Simon Cowell cancels Britain’s Got Talent auditions after Liam Payne’s tragic death --[Reported by Umva mag]

BRITAIN’S Got Talent auditions have been cancelled for today in light of Liam Payne’s death. Simon Cowell, who famously formed Liam’s band One Direction, made a last minute decision this morning as he came to terms with the shock news. RexBGT auditions will not be taking place in Blackpool today[/caption] SplashLiam was found dead at the age of 31[/caption] PA:Press AssociationSimon founded One Direction – Liam’s band[/caption] XposureLiam spent lots of time with Simon over the years[/caption] Auditions were due to take place in Blackpool with the judges – Simon, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and KSI, all primed for filming. Applause store, who organised tickets for the filming, announced: “Due to the tragic passing of Liam Payne, BGT has decided to postpone today’s auditions in Blackpool. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.” The Sun has contacted BGT for comment. Filming for the talent show kicked off on Tuesday, with the help of Ant and Dec. YouTube star KSI has stepped in for Bruno Tonioli, who is currently filming Dancing With The Stars in the US. Tragic death Last night shockwaves spread throughout the world as news broke that Liam has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Local police said the 31-year-old singer fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina’s capital, before medics confirmed his death. According to police in Buenos Aires, officers were initially responding to reports “of an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol”. Pictures showed shocked fans gathering outside the hotel after police cordoned off the area, with forensic investigators in white protective suits and blue gloves seen entering and leaving. Fans were photographed lighting candles and leaving flowers at the side of the road in an impromptu vigil as they paid tribute to the music star. Liam and Simon’s friendship Liam previously spoke of his relationship with music mogul Simon and claimed that Simon had created the boy band around him, saying he “started with my face, and then worked around the rest. I was the honorary member of One Direction. He told me that story himself at his house.” He also recalled how Simon played a part in his romanced with Cheryl, which led to them having a son called Bear. “I went to Simon’s house, and made a joke about how hot Cheryl was,” he explained. “Simon was like, “I know who’s going to be the next Mrs Payne!”” Liam continued: “Then I was in a bar and Niall came in and told me that Cheryl liked me.” “I was like “Cheryl? Cheryl?” Niall was in Simon’s dressing room, Simon said my name, she went red and left.” “So I hit her up.” The Mega AgencyLiam was just 31 when he died yesterday[/caption] Tributes to Liam Payne SHOCKED fans have started to flood Liam Payne's last Instagram post with sad tributes as news of the singer's death emerges. 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…” American singer, 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…” 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.” ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a news video about Liam’s tragic death on Instagram, adding: “Can’t believe this! RIP Liam.” Meanwhile Love Island star Molly Marsh penned: “I’m so taken aback, rest in peace.”

Oct 17, 2024 - 09:36

Simon Cowell cancels Britain’s Got Talent auditions after Liam Payne’s tragic death --[Reported by Umva mag]

BRITAIN’S Got Talent auditions have been cancelled for today in light of Liam Payne’s death.

Simon Cowell, who famously formed Liam’s band One Direction, made a last minute decision this morning as he came to terms with the shock news.

a group of people standing on a red carpet in front of a sign that says auditions

BGT auditions will not be taking place in Blackpool today[/caption]

SplashLiam was found dead at the age of 31[/caption]

a group of men standing in front of a sign that says one direction

Simon founded One Direction – Liam’s band[/caption]

a man in a suit stands next to a man in a black shirt

Liam spent lots of time with Simon over the years[/caption]

Auditions were due to take place in Blackpool with the judges – Simon, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and KSI, all primed for filming.

Applause store, who organised tickets for the filming, announced: “Due to the tragic passing of Liam Payne, BGT has decided to postpone today’s auditions in Blackpool. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”

The Sun has contacted BGT for comment.

Filming for the talent show kicked off on Tuesday, with the help of Ant and Dec.

YouTube star KSI has stepped in for Bruno Tonioli, who is currently filming Dancing With The Stars in the US.

Tragic death

Last night shockwaves spread throughout the world as news broke that Liam has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.

Local police said the 31-year-old singer fell from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of Argentina’s capital, before medics confirmed his death.

According to police in Buenos Aires, officers were initially responding to reports “of an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol”.

Pictures showed shocked fans gathering outside the hotel after police cordoned off the area, with forensic investigators in white protective suits and blue gloves seen entering and leaving.

Fans were photographed lighting candles and leaving flowers at the side of the road in an impromptu vigil as they paid tribute to the music star.

Liam and Simon’s friendship

Liam previously spoke of his relationship with music mogul Simon and claimed that Simon had created the boy band around him, saying he “started with my face, and then worked around the rest. I was the honorary member of One Direction. He told me that story himself at his house.”

He also recalled how Simon played a part in his romanced with Cheryl, which led to them having a son called Bear.

“I went to Simon’s house, and made a joke about how hot Cheryl was,” he explained.

“Simon was like, “I know who’s going to be the next Mrs Payne!””

Liam continued: “Then I was in a bar and Niall came in and told me that Cheryl liked me.”

“I was like “Cheryl? Cheryl?” Niall was in Simon’s dressing room, Simon said my name, she went red and left.”

“So I hit her up.”

The Mega AgencyLiam was just 31 when he died yesterday[/caption]

Tributes to Liam Payne

SHOCKED fans have started to flood Liam Payne's last Instagram post with sad tributes as news of the singer's death emerges.

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…”

American singer, 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…”

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.”

ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a news video about Liam’s tragic death on Instagram, adding: “Can’t believe this! RIP Liam.”

Meanwhile Love Island star Molly Marsh penned: “I’m so taken aback, rest in peace.”

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