Nicole Scherzingeris rememberingOne Directionmember andX FactorcontestantLiam Payneafterhis unexpected death at 31.
It was such a blessing to get to work with you recently.
I will miss you my friend and carry you in my heart.
Nicole Scherzinger; Liam Payne.Roy Rochlin/Getty; Karwai Tang/WireImage
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
“And the fact that she even did the show at all is extraordinary,” he added.
“I mean she is an amazing, amazing woman.
She is without any question one of the finest performers Ive ever worked with.”
Scherzinger also spoke about her close friendship with Payne onGood Morning America.Im heartbroken.
Im heartbroken for Liam.
Im heartbroken for his family and his loved ones and his fans, she said.
Scherzinger alongsideSimon Cowelland Louis Walsh hand-selected the members of One Direction while serving as judges onThe X Factorin 2010.
When Cowell suggested that Payne could be a solo act, she replied, I dont think so.
I think that he would definitely shine, he could actually maybe be the leader.
One of the leaders of this group.
