October 17th 2024.
Coming up on the next segment, there's been a lot of controversy surrounding a recent TV program featuring Ant Middleton and his close friend, Liam Payne. The news of Payne's sudden death at the young age of 31 has shocked the world, and it was just moments after this tragic news broke that Middleton appeared on a live interview on Channel 7's Sunrise show in Australia.
On October 16, it was announced that the former One Direction singer had passed away after falling from a balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The police were called to the scene and confirmed that the injuries were fatal. Middleton, who was on the show to talk about his latest challenge of climbing a mountain, was taken aback when one of the hosts interrupted their conversation to address the news of Payne's death.
"We know you're here to talk about your project, but we have to take a moment to get your thoughts on the news of Liam Payne," the host said. "You've only just heard about this yourself." Fans all over the world have expressed their devastation at the loss of the beloved singer, who became friends with Middleton after appearing on his program, "Ant Middleton and Liam Payne: Straight Talking."
Middleton's face showed shock as the presenter asked, "You recently spoke with Liam?" He replied, "Yeah, I speak to Liam quite often. He's a good friend of mine. And, wow, I'm shocked. This is obviously the first I'm hearing of it." The host offered her condolences, to which Middleton responded, "Um, and, wow. I don't really know what to say about that. I'll have to reach out to the relevant people and find out what happened to my good friend. But as you can see, I am currently filming and it's a bit noisy here. But my condolences and I hope they find out what happened."
Middleton also shared that Payne was like a younger brother to him, and they had formed a strong bond during their time together. Payne rose to fame as a member of One Direction, and to Middleton, he was not just a performer, but a dear friend. "He always had this lovely aura around him, and he was a really lovely guy. He had such positive energy," Middleton said. "He was a visionary and always dreamed big. That's how he got to where he was. He was loved and was like the glue of One Direction. It's a shame to see such a positive individual die so young."
The video clip of Middleton's interview was shared on YouTube, and many people expressed their anger at the way he was informed of his friend's death on live television. Some called it insensitive and tacky, while others were appalled that the presenters continued to ask questions about Payne's death after just finding out the news.
The news of Payne's death has left a void in the hearts of many, including his former girlfriend Cheryl and their son, Bear. Tributes have been pouring in from various celebrities, including Dermot O'Leary, Olly Murs, and Cher Lloyd. Harry Styles' mother, Anne Twist, shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram, and former X Factor contestants like Katie Waissel and JLS singer Marvin Humes also expressed their sadness at the loss of their friend.
O'Leary, who previously hosted The X Factor, remembered Payne's audition when he was just 14 years old, and shared kind words about him. "He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and humble. Sending love and prayers to his family," O'Leary wrote. Murs, who shared the same passions and dreams as Payne, expressed his shock and devastation at the young singer's death.
We have reached out to Channel 7 for their comment on the matter. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Liam Payne and offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. If you have a story or photos to share, please reach out to our entertainment team via email or by visiting our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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