Simon Cowell doesn't feel "guilt" about Liam Payne's death
The One Direction star died at the age of 31 last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina and Cowell has defended himself against those who criticised his TV talent shows in the wake of the tragedy.
13 December 2025
Simon told the Daily Mail newspaper: "Not guilty. When I eventually met with his parents a few months afterwards, obviously we talked about this. Both his mum and dad said to me that music was Liam's passion. His proudest moment was getting through The X Factor the second time.
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