
Liam Payne Brit Awards 2025
Getty imagesOld star one direction Liam Payne was honored at 2025 Brit Awards.
The 45th edition of The Awards Show presented an emotional tribute to Payne, who Died in October 2024 At the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
Towards the end of the ceremony, host Jack Whitehall told participants that it was time to honor “a very special person who meant so many people in this room and millions of you in the world”.
“Last October, we woke up with the new devastator that Liam Payne was tragically deceased,” said Whitehall. “He realized so much in a short time that he was on this earth, and was not only a supremely good musician, but an incredibly kind soul who touched the life of all those with whom he came into contact. We have so many incredible memories of Liam here to the British, so tonight, we celebrate his inheritance, look back and we remember the remarkable Liam Payne. »»
A video editing featuring Payne on the road with her old group and his time with his family followed.
Shortly after the distribution of the tribute, Payne’s One Direction Bandmate Louis Tomlinson Took on social networks to thank the reward show for honored his friend.
“Thank you @Brits. Beautiful tribute ”, Tomlinson Writing via X SATURDAY. “I always miss you brother x.”
One Direction, composed of Payne, Tomlinson, Harry styles,, Zayne And Niall Horanwas trained on the British edition of The X factor In 2010. The group of boys released five studio albums from 2011 to 2015. After Malik’s release in 2015 from the group, the remaining members made an indefinite interruption in 2016 and continued solo careers.
The paths of the group members crossed several times in the years that followed their break when they attended concerts in the other or caught up during rest. However, all five never officially gathered in public.
The day after Payne’s premature death, Styles, Malik, Horan and Tomlinson published a joint declaration.
“We are completely devastated by the news of Liam’s death. Over time, and when everyone is able, there will be more to say: “The remaining members of One Direction said in October 2024.” But for the moment, we will take the time to cry and treat the loss of our brother, which we really liked. The memories we have shared with him will be precious forever. For the moment, our thoughts are with his family, friends and fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss it terribly. We love you Liam.
Styles, Malik, Horan and Tomlinson later gathered to attend the private funeral of Payne In Amersham, England, in November 2024. This has marked the first time that the four members of the remaining group were seen together since Malik’s departure from the group.
The following month, US Weekly has revealed exclusively that the Four reassembled their relationship After losing Payne.
“”[Liam’s death] was an alarm clock for everyone. Before, they remained in sporadically in touch but had no narrow friendships at all, “said a source to We In December 2024, noting that the former group comrades had since sworn to work on their dynamics.
“They all cry but are verified on each other and feel closer than they have done for years,” added the initiate. “It gathered them.”
According to La Source, the five One Direction members were “in talks to make a last reunion show” before Payne’s death. Although it was suspended due to the tragedy, the perspective is not outside the table.
“The guys would love to pay tribute to Liam. They are all so devastated at the moment, they cannot even think about it as a legitimate project, but it was discussed, “said the initiate We. “Liam’s death caused a huge grief.”