Nicole Scherzinger always saw a star in Liam Payne . After the One Direction alum fell from the balcony of his Argentina hotel room Oct. 16, the former X Factor judge reflected on the 31-year-old’s legacy and sudden death in a heartbreaking tribute.
"Dear Liam, I will forever cherish and treasure the time we shared together, from fifteen years ago when One Direction was born, right up until just a few weeks ago," she wrote in an Oct. 25 Instagram post featuring photos of herself and Liam alongside Kelly Rowland . "It was such a blessing to get to work with you recently.
We shared the same love and passion for music and I will forever remember the meaningful and joyful conversations we had." “It’s been so hard to process that you’re no longer here, but I am grateful to have known your kind heart, sweet soul and character,” she continued. “You brought so much joy, light, and laughter to the lives of those that truly knew you.
I will 'miss you' my friend and carry you in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.” Although the show's creator and former judge Simon Cowell , who mentored the boyband throughout their run on the ITV show, has largely been credited with forming the five-piece in 2010 , it was the "When I Grow Up" singer who brought Liam, Harry Styles , Niall Horan and Zayn Malik together.
In fact, her time in The Pussycat Dolls ultimately inspired bringing the musicians together. "I just came from The Pussycat Dolls," Nicole recalled of the.
