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Topics: Little Mix, Celebrity, Liam Payne, Music, News
Rhiannon Ingle
Topics: Little Mix, Celebrity, Liam Payne, Music, News
Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards has cancelled her upcoming performance following the sudden death of Liam Payne.
Edwards, who appeared on X Factor in 2011 a year after Payne rose to fame with One Direction, has directly responded to the singer's passing.
It's been confirmed that Payne died after falling from a third floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last night (16 October).
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Edwards, who joined Little Mix alongside Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall and Jesy Nelson on the ITV programme similar to how Payne was put into One Direction, also used to date his former bandmate, Zayn Malik.
Edwards and Malik were together for four years, getting engaged in 2013, but eventually called it quits in 2015.
She's since made an announcement that she won't be doing an upcoming show because of the tragic news.
Radio 1 hosts, Rickie, Melvin and Charlie, announced earlier this morning (17 October: "We've just had some news on our show that because of the sad news of Liam Payne earlier we have heard that Perrie is not going to be in the Live Lounge tomorrow.
"She was supposed to be performing but that's now not happening tomorrow but it will be happening at a later date."
The show that the pair both rose to fame on has also since shared a tribute message to the late singer.
The statement, which was accompanied by a picture of Payne, reads: "We are heartbroken by the sad passing of Liam Payne.
"He was immensely talented and, as part of One Direction, Liam will leave a lasting legacy on the music industry and fans around the world.
"Our thoughts are with his friends, family and all who loved him."
Other X Factor alumni have shared their touching messages too with Cher Lloyd writing: "From being on the show together, visiting each others homes while filming, going on tour together and watching you achieve your dreams.
"I’ll cherish the memories made and the laughs we had. My thoughts are with your family and friends, with everyone who loves you."
X Factor presenter, Dermot O'Leary wrote: "The worst news. I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing.
"He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble."
O'Leary rounded off the touching tribute, adding: "Sending love and prayers to his family. Dx."
It's also since been confirmed that fellow ITV talent show, Britain's Got Talent, has also cancelled its auditions set to be filmed today due to Payne's sudden death.
Taking to Instagram earlier this morning, Applause Store, BGT's studio, shared: "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."