Many fans responded to tributes; X Factor videos such as Liam Payne‘s audition video have gone viral since the shocking information that former One Direction star, 31, died from falling off the balcony of a Buenos Aires hotel on October 16, 2024. In a police statement, the singer was said to have died by falling from the balcony of a hotel in the country’s capital.
Audiences and fans worldwide grieved the death of Payne, and people on social networks expressed condolences and shared memories about the singer. One of the most watched videos was his first audition for X Factor, in which he was only fourteen years of age. Please find the video below where Payne sang Frank Sinatra’s famous song ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ for the show judges, including Simon Cowell, Cheryl Tweedy, and Louis Walsh.
Looking at Payne when auditioning, I see that he displays enthusiasm. As quoted, “When I’m at school, all I can focus on is singing.” I should study more and attend classes, but I greatly enjoy singing.” He then entered the audition room and sang the Sinatra tune; the judges were impressed. Cheryl said, “I like it. Obama: “I think you’re kinda cute, and you got some serious personality.” He even gave us that cheeky little wink. Walsh said, “I think this kid could do fantastic in the show,” Cowell was a tad more brutal and remarked, “I think something is missing here: grit, emotion, even fun.” When the young singer approached Cowell and asked, ” Sir, can I ask for a second chance? Payne did not make it to that stage when he audited for the judges’ houses that year but returned to audition in 2010.
Cowell did have his reservations but reluctantly used his save and asked Payne to move on to the next round. Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik were the other four contestants that Cowell paired him with. They formed One Direction, one of the biggest boy bands in the world. The show details are emerging about the tragic catastrophe of the deaths. Payne suffered severe injuries after the accident, according to Alberto Crescenti, head of Argentina’s state emergency medical system. He fell from a height of 40 meters. Crescenti added that the alarm had been raised at 5:04 p.m. local time, and the ambulance had arrived at 5:11 p.m.
Regretfully, there was not enough time to perform CPR due to the severity of his injuries. There was no hope for his recovery. His family, friends, and admirers are inconsolable over his passing. And as people recall his unbelievable journey – from ” FFactor’days to global fame with One Direction – the re-emerged audition video was the poignant reminder of his music talent and vocation.
