‘He would be alive if he hadn’t auditioned’ says X Factor’s Rebecca Ferguson as she breaks silence on Liam Payne’s death --[Reported by Umva mag]

REBECCA Ferguson has insisted Liam Payne would “still be alive” if he’d never auditioned for The X Factor. She and Liam – who died yesterday aged 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires – both competed in the 2010 series of Simon Cowell’s ITV reality show. Rebecca has spoken out following the death of Liam PayneWireImage She insists singer Liam would ‘still be alive’ if he’d never auditioned for The X FactorGetty Liam and his One Direction bandmates with their mentor Simon Cowell and Rebecca with her mentor CherylShutterstock Singer Rebecca, 38, took to social media to speak out after former One Direction star Liam’s sad passing was confirmed. She wrote: “It’s always a hotel room! “We both met at Euston station and shared the taxi together to X Factor. “I can’t help but think of that boy who was hopeful and looking forward to his bright future ahead. “If he hadn’t jumped on that train and jumped in that taxi I believe he would be alive today.” She added: “Rest in peace Liam, I hope you find peace on the other side and love to your mum and family x.” Rebecca has been outspoken about her time on The X Factor and the years that followed. In 2023 the Nothing’s Real But Love hitmaker claimed she “lived through hell” while filming for the ITV programme. In a statement, Liam’s family said this afternoon: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. “We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space during this awful time.” It comes as: Liam’s cause of death was released by medics A heartbreaking 911 call from worried hotel staff was revealed Cops are reportedly set to hunt for a drug dealer The star’s ex says he “predicted his early death” Liam’s girlfriend revealed why she left Argentina Simon Cowell cancelled BGT auditions after Liam’s death In the hours before his death, dad-of one Liam had shared Snapchat posts detailing his plans to play polo and showing what he had for breakfast, despite it being 1pm. Girlfriend Kate Cassidy, 25, could be heard saying they were “losers” for getting up so late. They had arrived in Argentina on September 25 and were staying at Hotel CasaSur in the neighbourhood of Palermo when Liam died. Tributes have poured in for the singer with celebrities and fans alike sharing their heartbreak. Former bandmate Harry Styles’ mum shared a moving tribute to Liam on Instagram writing in the caption: “Just a boy…”. While Liam’s ex-fiancée Maya Henry was ” in shock” in the wake of the tragic news. Celebrity tributes to Liam Payne SHOCKED celebrity fans have been flooding Liam Payne’s last Instagram post with sad tributes after news of the singer’s death broke. Broadcaster Rylan Clark said RIP Liam: “Extremely sad news. V tragic and so young.” Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him. Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. “He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone… “I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry…” German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement. The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…” Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.” In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne.” American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”

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‘He would be alive if he hadn’t auditioned’ says X Factor’s Rebecca Ferguson as she breaks silence on Liam Payne’s death --[Reported by Umva mag]

REBECCA Ferguson has insisted Liam Payne would “still be alive” if he’d never auditioned for The X Factor.

She and Liam – who died yesterday aged 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires – both competed in the 2010 series of Simon Cowell’s ITV reality show.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Rebecca Ferguson attends the World premiere of Game of Thrones: Season 5 at the Tower of London on March 18, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Rebecca has spoken out following the death of Liam Payne
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 04: Recording artist Liam Payne of music group One Direction performs onstage during 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2015 Presented by Capital One at STAPLES CENTER on December 4, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
She insists singer Liam would ‘still be alive’ if he’d never auditioned for The X Factor
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Liam and his One Direction bandmates with their mentor Simon Cowell and Rebecca with her mentor Cheryl
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Singer Rebecca, 38, took to social media to speak out after former One Direction star Liam’s sad passing was confirmed.

She wrote: “It’s always a hotel room!

“We both met at Euston station and shared the taxi together to X Factor.

“I can’t help but think of that boy who was hopeful and looking forward to his bright future ahead.

“If he hadn’t jumped on that train and jumped in that taxi I believe he would be alive today.”

She added: “Rest in peace Liam, I hope you find peace on the other side and love to your mum and family x.”

Rebecca has been outspoken about her time on The X Factor and the years that followed.

In 2023 the Nothing’s Real But Love hitmaker claimed she “lived through hell” while filming for the ITV programme.

In a statement, Liam’s family said this afternoon: “We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we’ll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul.

“We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space during this awful time.”

It comes as:

In the hours before his death, dad-of one Liam had shared Snapchat posts detailing his plans to play polo and showing what he had for breakfast, despite it being 1pm.

Girlfriend Kate Cassidy, 25, could be heard saying they were “losers” for getting up so late.

They had arrived in Argentina on September 25 and were staying at Hotel CasaSur in the neighbourhood of Palermo when Liam died.

Tributes have poured in for the singer with celebrities and fans alike sharing their heartbreak.

Former bandmate Harry Styles’ mum shared a moving tribute to Liam on Instagram writing in the caption: “Just a boy…”.

While Liam’s ex-fiancée Maya Henry was ” in shock” in the wake of the tragic news.

Celebrity tributes to Liam Payne

SHOCKED celebrity fans have been flooding Liam Payne’s last Instagram post with sad tributes after news of the singer’s death broke.

Broadcaster Rylan Clark said RIP Liam: “Extremely sad news. V tragic and so young.”

Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.

Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me.

“He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone…

“I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry…”

German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.

The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…”

Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”

In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne.”

American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”






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