SUMMARY
  • Liam Payne's untimely death has shocked everyone.
  • The One Direction bandmate had his fair share of romances from Danielle Peazer to Kate Cassidy.
  • The 31-year-old singer left an indelible mark on the world with his lovely music.

One Direction bandmate Liam Payne’s shocking death has shaken the industry. The world woke up to such terrible news which has saddened all fans of the singer. He was merely 31 years old with his entire bright future lined up ahead of him.

His peers in the industry as well as a slew of ex-girlfriends are sharing their profound grief over Payne’s death on social media. The singer was widely loved by all and was made for greater things in life. Amidst the shock, let’s reminisce over Payne’s past relationships that made his life a bit brighter.

Danielle Peazer, 2010-2012

Danielle Peazer via Instagram
Danielle Peazer via Instagram

When Liam Payne was enjoying the attention from X Factor, he started dating dancer Danielle Peazer in 2010. The couple was very close and went out for 2 years before Payne’s fame caught up to him. Reportedly, it got too much for the couple since Payne was constantly traveling and getting recognized everywhere he went. Payne and Peazer decided to call it off in 2012.

Sophia Smith, 2013-2015

Sophia Smith via Instagram
Sophia Smith via Instagram

The singer moved on from the relationship and sparked a romance with his childhood pal. Smith and Payne enjoyed steady companionship until the big “I do” question reared its ugly head.

Apparently, the couple broke up because they were not ready to settle down. After two years of their relationship, they had to make a choice on what their future looked like. Smith and Payne were very serious together but it seems like bad timing led to their romance ending early.

Cheryl Cole, 2015-2018

Cheryl Cole on X Factor | Credits: ITV
Cheryl Cole on X Factor | Credits: ITV

Payne and Cheryl Cole share a seven-year-old kid named Bear Grey Payne who was born in 2017. The couple co-parented Bear even after they separated in 2018. Having a kid was a huge turning point for the singer that transformed his outlook on life.

Neither Payne nor Cole gave a concrete reason over why they called it quits. They continued to share a loving relationship for the sake of their son. Payne even shared how easy it was to be parents with Cole being very supportive too. Despite the 10-year age gap between the two, they shared a great bond that could have been something more.

Maya Henry, 2018-2022

Maya Henry via Instagram
Maya Henry via Instagram

Payne shared a tumultuous relationship with the model and author Maya Henry. The two were even engaged at a point in time but chose to call it off. They had their fair share of ups and downs but nobody could deny that they did love each other. They broke up in 2020 only to be back together in 2021 after which Henry claimed Payne had cheated on her.

Weeks before Payne’s death, Tribune reported that Henry was getting bothered by Payne’s repeated calls and texts. The singer apparently tried very hard to get in touch with his ex-fiance only to be ignored and slapped with a cease and desist order.

Kate Cassidy, 2022-2024

Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy via Instagram
Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy via Instagram

Payne was in Buenos Aires with his current girlfriend Kate Cassidy. She left only two days before the news of his death surfaced. Cassidy is an influencer who got Payne smitten with her ever since they first met.

Cassidy and Payne also broke up briefly in 2023 but rekindled their romance early this year.

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