Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
Amanda Holden praised Liam Payne for his kindness in speaking to "absolutely everybody" whenever he would make radio appearances.The Heart FM Breakfast host disapproves of celebrities who overlook the crew at TV and radio stations.
And while some stars make a "beeline" to the hosts, Amanda says Liam his time to speak to everyone, reports the Express.Amanda also paid tribute to the 31-year-old former One Direction singer after he died when he fell from a third-floor hotel room on Wednesday.
Payne was in Buenos Aires, having recently watched Niall Horan, a former bandmate, perform.Amanda, 53, says she was "shocked" to hear the news.
She then recalled the moment Payne appeared at the Heart Radio studios.Speaking on Heart Breakfast, she said: "It was just absolutely shocking to hear the news last night.
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