Simon Cowell Halts ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Auditions After Liam Payne’s Demise

October 18, 2024: Britain’s Got Talent has cancelled auditions with Simon Cowell following Liam Payne’s sudden death. The TV series is created by Simon Cowell and also features him on the panel of judges.

“Due to the tragic passing of Liam Payne, we have decided to postpone the Britain’s Got Talent auditions,” an email statement read.

“Our thoughts are with Liam’s friends, family and all who loved him,” added the statement shared by the spokesperson for production and distribution company Fremantle UK

The shooting for the audition was planned in Blackpool, England, however ticket organiser the Applause Store posted an announcement about the show being postponed on X, “Due to the tragic passing” of the One Direction member on Wednesday, noting that the long-running talent show “decided to postpone today’s auditions in Blackpool. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause,” the company wrote.

“We are devastated about the very sad news about @LiamPayne. We send our love, strength and condolences to all his loved ones, family and friends at this incredibly difficult time,” the Applause Store wrote in another tribute post

Singer Liam Payne, the former ‘One Direction’ star, has tragically passed away at the age of 31. The singer’s death occurred after he reportedly fell from a hotel balcony in the Palermo district of Buenos Aires, Argentina, early this week.