Simon Cowell attends Liam Payne's funeral and shares emotional moment with singer's parents

Simon Cowell attended Liam Payne's funeral on November 20, 2024, in Amersham, England. He shared an emotional hug with Payne's parents, Geoff and Karen, expressing his grief over the singer's death. The private ceremony included members of One Direction and other celebrities, such as James Corden and Cheryl Cole. Payne's girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, was also present, arriving shortly after the funeral began. Payne died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Cowell had previously paid tribute to him on social media, expressing deep sorrow and respect for the late singer.