Louis Walsh’s heartbreaking two-word response to Liam Payne’s tragic death at the age of 31

Louis Walsh broke his silence on Wednesday about the death of Liam Payne at the age of 31.

The One Direction star fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina, sparking an outpouring of tributes from fans and stars alike.

Louis, who was a judge on The X Factor in 2008 when Liam first auditioned for the show, told the Irish Mirror: “No, (I’m) not saying anything. “It’s terrible.

Back in 2008, Louis recognized Liam’s talents and said at the time: “This boy could do fantastic on the show.”

Although Liam didn’t make it to the jury that year, he returned in 2010 and became part of One Direction.

The One Direction star fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina, sparking an outpouring of tributes from fans and stars alike

Liam’s One Direction bandmates broke their silence following his tragic death on Thursday by releasing an emotional statement.

In a joint statement signed by “Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry,” they said they were “completely devastated.”

“As time goes on and everyone is able, there will be more to say,” they said.

“But for now we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved very much.

“The memories we shared with him will be remembered forever.” At the moment, our thoughts are with his family, his friends and the fans who loved him alongside us.

“We’ll miss him terribly. ‘We love you, Liam.’

Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik all later released separate tributes.

Styles wrote on Instagram that he was “truly devastated” and would “always miss him.”

“His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honor to be at his side.”

“Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had a life energy that was contagious.”

“He was warm, supportive and incredibly loving.” The years we spent together will forever be among the most treasured years of my life. I will always miss him, my dear friend.

Louis, who was a judge on The X Factor in 2008 when Liam first auditioned for the show, told the Irish Mirror: ‘No, (I’m) not saying anything.’

“My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear and everyone in the world who knew and loved him, as I did.”

Tomlinson said in a separate emotional tribute that he was “really struggling with the idea of ​​saying goodbye.”

On his Instagram page, he posted a picture of the two of them on stage, with Payne affectionately putting his arm around Tomlinson’s shoulder.

Tomlinson said he would be an uncle to Payne’s son Bear if he “ever needed me” and “tell him stories of how great his father was.”

“I’m so grateful that we’ve become even closer because the band talking on the phone for hours and reminiscing about all the thousands of great memories we had together is a luxury I thought I had a lifetime would have a long time with you,” he wrote.

“I would have liked to share the stage with you again, but it wasn’t meant to be.

“I wish I had the chance to say goodbye and tell you how much I loved you again.”

“Payno, my boy, one of my best friends, my brother, I love you buddy. ‘Sleep well X.’

Malik said he was talking loudly to Payne, hoping you could hear me.

In his own heartbreaking tribute, he said he had “lost a brother when you left us”.

“And I can’t explain to you what I would give to hug you one last time, say goodbye, and tell you that I loved and respected you very much,” he wrote.

“I will keep all the memories I have with you in my heart forever.” There are no words that can justify or explain my feelings right now other than being completely devastated. I hope that wherever you are, you are well and at peace and know how much you are loved. I love you, brother.’

Liam’s solo career followed the global fame that began with ITV talent show The X Factor.

This came after the band broke their silence to release a joint statement following Liam’s death, saying they were “completely devastated” by Liam’s death

He first auditioned for the show in 2008 at the age of 14, singing “Fly Me To The Moon” by Frank Sinatra. Judge Simon Cowell urged him to return to the ITV talent show two years later.

Liam impressed judges in 2010 when he sang Michael Buble’s rendition of “Cry Me A River” before being accepted into the boot camp stage of the competition alongside four other solo contestants – the group that later became One Direction.

In 2012, the boy band won their first Brit Award for Best British Single for their debut song “What Makes You Beautiful”, before picking up the Brit Global Success Award a year later.

They also won the 2014 and 2015 Brit Awards for Best British Video for Best Song of All Time and You & I.

After Malik left the band, the quartet won Best Artist Video in 2016 for “Drag Me Down.” A year later they received the same award for “History.”

Payne launched his solo career following One Direction’s split in January 2016 and released his first single, Strip That Down featuring Quavo, just over a year later in June 2017.

The single charted at number three, while his second single was “Get Low” which peaked at number 26.

His third single, Bedroom Floor, peaked at number 21.

He then teamed up with singer Rita Ora for the hit “For You”, which was the soundtrack to “Fifty Shades Freed” in 2018 and was more successful – reaching number eight on the charts.

Then came Familiar with Colombian superstar J Balvin, who came in at number 14.

He also released an album, LP1, which peaked at number 17 in December 2019.

Liam was managed by music industry veteran Steve Finan, husband of Olympic heptathlete Denise Lewis.

In August last year, Payne postponed his planned tour of South America after suffering a “severe kidney infection”.

Liam fell 45 feet from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in the Argentine capital on Wednesday before medics confirmed his death.

The star fell from the third floor of a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires on Wednesday evening before medics confirmed his death

Payne arrived in South America on September 30 with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy and stayed in Argentina for two weeks, having only planned to spend “five days” there.

Police were called to the hotel after reports of an “aggressive male who may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”

Shortly afterwards, workers heard a loud noise in the hotel’s courtyard before the Wolverhampton-born singer’s body was discovered just after 5pm local time.

Shocked fans gathered outside after police cordoned off the area and forensic investigators were seen walking in and out wearing white hazmat suits and blue gloves.

According to local media, the star “behaved erratically in the hotel lobby and broke his laptop” before he “had to be carried back to his room.”

Universal Music Group no longer lists Liam as one of their artists.

Capitol Records continues to look after Niall, 31, as well as Katy Perry and Lewis Capaldi.

Universal has been contacted for comment.