Simon Cowell Breaks Silence on His Final Conversation With Liam Payne Before the Star's Death

In a candid moment, the 66-year-old music mogul reflected on his relationship with the One Direction star, the advice he gave him, and the fallout that followed after some fans pointed the finger at him for the singer's tragic end. Simon Cowell has spoken publicly for the first time about his final encounter with Liam Payne, just over a year after the singer's tragic death. Cowell, 66, who played a pivotal role in launching One Direction, reflected on the conversation they shared during what would unknowingly be their last meeting. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Cowell revealed that Payne visited him in 2023 and spoke lovingly about his son, Bear, whom he shared with Cheryl Tweedy. "He came over to my house. We talked about his son and being a dad," Cowell recalled. He also offered Pa