Liam Payne Opens Up About 5-Year-Old Son Bear: ‘He Looks At Me Like A Superhero’

Singer and ex-One Direction member Liam Payne went viral on Sunday 27 March night when he debuted a bizarre new accent on the red carpet at Elton John AIDS Foundation's annual Academy Awards viewing party. Forgoing his well-known Wolverhampton accent for a seemingly Irish-American twang, he left viewers scratching their heads.

Harry Styles has come clean about the 'transatlantic accent' after his One Direction bandmate's bizarre Oscars interview this week.Fans were left baffled after Wolverhampton-born Liam Payne was filmed speaking with a new accent in his red carpet chat with Good Morning Britain, with many on social media asking afterwards why his voice had changed.Liam had spoken at length about Will Smith's dramatic slap on Chris Rock and revealed that he lives close to the Hollywood actor, saying he believed there were "three losers in one fight" — Will, Chris and Jada.Some confused viewers commented that he had appeared to have taken on a Los Angeles way of speaking, while others also heard unexplained Irish and Welsh intonations in his delivery despite him being from England.While on Sonny Jay and Roman Kemp's Capital Breakfast show on Friday morning, Harry was asked if he had also started to get a "transatlantic accent from America", which he replied to by saying: "Well don’t think in the time that I just got here, because I only got in yesterday for Coachella rehearsals, so in the space I’ve been here this trip I think I’ve survived" "I think it’s a little bit all over the place because I’m from up north and I’ve lived in London for 10 years and I’ve spent a lot of time in America and stuff and I think when I’m with Americans they don’t think I sound American at all, and then I think sometimes when I’m with English people they expect me to sound American, I don’t think I do, but I try and translate for whoever I’m with!"The singer was also asked by Roman whether he sees himself as "an artist first or an actor first", and said he thought he was a "musician first" "I feel really lucky to get to do a job that I love and I feel very

Will Smith’s Oscars outburst approximately 8,000 times already. In a fit of rage at a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s short hair – caused by the autoimmune condition alopecia – Smith slapped the comic on stage at the awards, before dropping a series of f-bombs. The grim ruckus has been analysed every which way this week, with a series of famous names – from Nicki Minaj to, er, Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak (cringe) – entering the fray to offer prognoses on Smith’s career, or merely to throw shade.

Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh has shared an update after she was unexpectedly pulled off the show Britain Tuesday, March 29. The daytime TV host's absence sparked fear with viewers, as she was taken from the studio minutes after co-host Richard Madeley worried she wouldn't "get through" her segment.The 44 year old journalist's eyes had become extremely swollen and puffy and she had red-rimmed eyes, a far cry from her usually polished and healthy-looking appearance. The star explained she had severe hay fever, and upon advice from Dr Hilary Jones on the show, she took out her contact lenses and wore her glasses instead, also going makeup free to see if it would ease up.

Tributes have poured in overnight for Tom Parker, who died yesterday aged just 33 following a long battle with a brain tumour. 

he died on Wednesday surrounded by his family and bandmates, a statement released by the boyband said. Tom disclosed in October 2020 that he had been diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma and had begun radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Tom achieved great success as a member of one of the UK’s chart-topping boy bands, later going on to triumph on stage and television.

Liam Payne is choosing not to acknowledge the lively social media conversation sparked by his baffling accent during an interview at an Oscars event on Sunday night.The singer seemingly ignored the reaction to his live interview on Good Morning Britain, where viewers said he sounded Dutch, Welsh, Italian, English and American all at once, while giving his view on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage for a joke the latter made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair.Taking to Instagram, the former One Direction star shared a picture of himself with fiancé Maya Henry from the event they attended, which was the Elton John Aids Foundation’s 30th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party.The couple looked chic on the red carpet, with Liam in a white shirt, black suit and tie and Maya in a feathered and mesh pink floor-length gown over a matching corset, but he made no comment to accompany the picture on his Story.Liam, who was born in Wolverhampton, offered his thoughts on the shocking scene from the ceremony, explaining, in an unusual twang: ‘Will Smith actually used to live behind my house, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing his son and his daughter very well. We did Men In Black III with him.‘I believe whatever he felt that he did, he had the right to do.

One Direction star Liam Payne has left fans baffled after appearing to have “five different accents” during a recent red-carpet appearance, according to an expert.The 28-year-old singer attended the Elton John Foundation Oscars afterparty over the weekend, where he was asked about the altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock during the ceremony.As the Best Song Ever hitmaker proceeded to answer, viewers were left confused by the Wolverhampton-native’s accent, which sounded very different to how it used to.He told a reporter that the Smith family were former neighbours, before adding: "I believe whatever he felt that he did, he had the right to do."I also felt there were three losers in one fight. He didn't know, being Chris Rock, he didn't want to do what he had to do, being Will Smith, and she did nothing, being Jada.”The aftermath sent fans into a frenzy and movie dialect coach Elspeth Morrison has since said she heard “at least five” different in the mix.Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Elspeth said: "I could hear at least five accents in there."I'm going to say Irish, Welsh, American, something European, and definitely alien."“He’s all over the place - he was saying things like, ‘son, nothing and cut’ like he might do in his own Wolverhampton accent.

Myles Stephenson has spoken out about Liam Payne's accent after a clip of him speaking on the Will Smith versus Chris Rock showdown went viral. While former One Direction star Liam offered his thoughts on the shocking altercation at the Oscars when asked during an afterparty, most viewers were distracted by his unusual voice. And now Rak-Su star Myles has admitted that 28 year old Liam isn't new to altering his accent and "used to change his voice on the X-Factor".

Oscars 2022.Ranvir, 44, aired her concerns about the on-screen altercation and raised that she was worried about the impact it could have on young boys in the future.During the ITV morning show, a short interview with Liam, 28, declared that the physical confrontation should "never have happened".Mum-of-one Ranvir praised the singer after he shared his thoughts on the topic and said, "I thought what Liam Payne said was really interesting."He's a young lad who cries when Will Smith cries, laughs when Will laughs, he's watched every film."Ranvir spoke openly about how she would approach the conversation about what happened with her nine-year-old son Tushaan, who is a fan of MMA Fighting.She explained: "I would say, 'Listen you've got to control your emotions, if somebody makes a joke you've got to walk away or you go and tell someone'."The ITV presenter admitted it was "kind of crazy" that young boys may now think that if someone makes a cruel joke, the response would be to "throw the first punch".She continued: "We need to teach boys to manage their emotions around violence."Ranvir also suggested that if the circumstances were different, the outcome might have been very different for Oscar winner Will.She explained: "If that happened in a school playground, Will Smith would have been suspended and would have been expelled from school.

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Liam Payne have to say about all of this?” Coincidentally, that very question was asked yesterday, not long after Will Smith had slapped Chris Rock in front of everyone at the Oscars for making a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. We were waiting for a statement from the Academy. We wondered how Smith would justify it, if Rock would issue a response, or if Jada Pinkett Smith would make any comment.

Liam Payne appears to have confused his dedicated fanbase after his accent seemed to change after the Oscars event in Hollywood.Speaking on Good Morning Britain today (March 28), the former One Direction star offered his take on the controversial moment Will Smith bolted on stage and slapped Chris Rock during the Hollywood event.During a chat, Liam who normally speaks with a broad Wolverhampton accent said: "To sit and watch one of the best emoters that we've seen speak from the heart and I'd rather take the beauty out of the situation than the pain. But I had to leave my chair I've to be honest with you." Speaking to the Daily Star, accent coach Luke Nicholson teamed up with youth travel operator Contiki to share the true reason behind Payne's sudden change.

Good Morning Britain viewers were perplexed by Liam Payne’s accent in an interview he gave at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday night (27 March). The ceremony itself was marred by controversy after Will Smith stormed the stage and struck presenter Chris Rock across the face, after the comedian made a joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Payne attended the Elton John Foundation Oscars afterparty, where he spoke to GMB about the historic night.

Ranvir Singh was left thinking about her own son after Liam Payne made 'interesting' comments on Good Morning Britain.

Liam Payne got everyone's mind off the Chris Rock and Will Smith Oscars beef when he appeared on Good Morning Britain this morning.

Liam Payne has confused fans as he spoke about Will Smith punching Chris Rock at the Oscars on Good Morning Britain.The former One Direction star was asked about the moment Will hit Chris on stage after he made a joke about his wife, Jada, before then shouting: “Keep my wife’s name out of your f****** mouth.” While Liam offered a lengthy insight into his thoughts on the situation, most viewers were distracted by his unusual voice. “I’m going to be honest with you, Will Smith actually used to live behind my house,” he began.

Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh has praised One Direction star Liam Payne for his response to Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022. Ranvir, 44, was airing her concerns about the on-screen altercation from the Academy Awards, raising that she was worried about the impact it could have on young boys in the future.

GOOD Morning Britain viewers have been baffled by Liam Payne's accent after reacting to Will Smith's Oscars "assault". The former One Direction star was interviewed on the red carpet of the celebrity-packed evening, giving his verdict on the turn of events.

One Direction star Liam Payne has left fans rather perplexed after he seemed to have a different accent at the Oscars ceremony.Appearing on the red carpet, the 28-year-old, who is originally from Wolverhampton, was interviewed by ITV journalist Noel Phillips and was asked his take on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the 94th Academy Awards.But as Liam spoke candidly about his opinions on the situation, fans noticed a distinct difference with his accent.Sharing his thoughts on the conflict, the musician said: "Will Smith actually used to live behind my house, I have the pleasure of knowing his son and daughter very well. We did Men In Black 3 with him."I believe whatever he felt he did, he had the right to do."I also felt there were three losers and one fight."But once the short news clip hit social media, fans couldn't help but share their thoughts on Twitter regarding the star's transformed pronunciation.One person tweeted: "This is the oddest thing I’ve ever seen," followed by a laughing face emoji.Another confused commented: "Who is it? Not that One Direction guy?"A third wrote: "Is he now Welsh? What is going on…"While a fourth added: "What the heck.

Liam Payne is sharing some very rare comments about his son Bear!