November 20th 2024.
Boy George recently opened up about his regrets surrounding his previous comments about Liam Payne before the singer's tragic death. In a recent interview, the 63-year-old singer, whose real name is George O'Dowd, admitted that his remarks were not very kind. He shared that just over a month ago, Payne, a beloved pop star and member of One Direction, passed away at the young age of 31 after suffering a fatal fall from his hotel suite balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The news of Payne's death shook the world and left his fans devastated. And for Boy George, it was a wake-up call. He revealed that he had watched Payne just a few days before the tragedy and had even left a comment online saying, "He's off his nut," which he now regrets. He explained that he felt like Payne was out of control and when he heard the news of his death, it hit him hard, similar to how Amy Winehouse's death affected him because it felt so senseless.
During the podcast interview on the High Performance podcast with Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes, Boy George also shared that he was completely shocked when he first heard the news of Payne's death. He admitted that he couldn't believe it at first and even checked the American news to confirm if it was true. He said, "I was up at five in the morning, and it came up on the American news, and I literally was like 'What the f**k?' I was literally like 'No, this isn't real.' I couldn't take it in." He also expressed his sadness for Payne's family and how he watched his father's heartbreaking reaction to the news.
The singer also opened up about his previous public disagreement with Payne nearly 10 years ago after the 2013 BRIT Awards. He had brought his 13-year-old niece to the awards show and had criticized Payne for not taking a photo with her. However, in light of Payne's untimely death, Boy George posted a message on social media expressing his sadness and sending his condolences to the singer's family.
In the podcast interview, Boy George also shared some valuable advice for young stars in the industry. He said, "Get some therapy before you need it." He explained that if he had someone to talk to and teach him some philosophy, he may not have made some of the mistakes he did. He believes that having someone to guide and open his mind about what he was capable of could have made a difference.
Boy George's full interview on the High Performance podcast will be released on Thursday, November 21. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can get in touch with The Agency entertainment team via email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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