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What is going on with Liam Payne? All the drama of the former One Direction star

Liam Payne has had a tough few years filled with cancellations from fans. 2024 has been no different, as he finds himself once again embroiled in drama. Here, check out what’s happening with the former One Direction member.

Liam Payne arrives at the "All Of Those Voices" UK Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on March 16, 2023.
© Kate Green/Getty ImagesLiam Payne arrives at the "All Of Those Voices" UK Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on March 16, 2023.

Liam Payne has faced several controversies throughout his career that have led to criticism and, on multiple occasions, being “canceled” by his fans and the media, such as in 2022 after the infidelity scandal with Maya Henry.

However, the worst came when he made controversial comments about his former One Direction bandmates, particularly about Zayn Malik. The singer claimed that Zayn threw him against a wall and they got into a fight.

Recently, his behavior at a Niall Horan concert in Argentina led to his fourth cancellation, as many fans perceived him as an “attention seeker” when he was filmed in a private box. Here, check out all the details…

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One Direction fans call off Liam Payne again

Liam Payne has been at the center of recent controversy following his visit to Argentina to support his former One Direction bandmate, Niall Horan, during a concert. However, his arrival was not well received by everyone.

Many fans criticized him for appearing to seek attention instead of genuinely supporting Horan. During the event at the Movistar Arena, which he attended with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, several videos emerged.

In the videos, he was seen dancing and interacting with the audience from a private box, leading some to label him a “attention seeker“. When security asked him to sit down, he chose to continue doing the Macarena.

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The singer attempted to clarify his intentions on social media, stating that he wanted to “resolve a couple of things” with Niall, who had performed several concerts in Argentina, suggesting that there were unresolved matters between them.

He asserted that it had been a while since they last spoke and expressed his desire to reconnect without any “bad vibes“. Despite his intentions of reconciliation, his actions during the concert overshadowed this narrative, as many 1D fans felt he was stealing the spotlight.

This incident adds to a series of previous controversies for Payne, who has made comments about his former bandmates and their dynamics, particularly regarding Zayn Malik in an interview on Logan Paul’s podcast, “Impaulsive”.

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Ariadna is a versatile journalist who covers a broad spectrum of sports topics and creates evergreen content. Her career in journalism began in 2021 at Indie Emergente, a digital music magazine, where she honed her skills in writing and reporting. In 2023, she expanded her repertoire by contributing to Spoiler Latinoamerica, where she created general culture content, before joining Spoiler US in 2024 to write entertainment pieces. With over four years of experience across different media outlets, Ariadna brings a wealth of knowledge and an expanding influence to the field of journalism.

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