Perrie Edwards pulls out of Radio 1 performance after Liam Payne’s tragic death
PERRIE Edwards has pulled out of a radio appearance tomorrow following Liam Payne’s tragic death.
The singer was due to play in BBC Radio One’s Live Lounge, but has made the decision to postpone it.
Radio 1 hosts Rickie, Melvin and Charlie told listeners today. “We’ve just had some news on our show that because of the sad news of Liam Payne earlier we have heard that Perrie is not going to be in the Live Lounge tomorrow.
“She was supposed to be performing but that’s now not happening tomorrow but it will be happening at a later date.”
Perrie famously dated and was engaged to Liam’s bandmade Zayn Malik, so spent a lot of time with the singer.
She appeared on X Factor with Little Mix just one year after Liam and One Direction.
The groups spent a lot of time together and Perrie also has a close friendship with Cheryl, the mother of Liam’s son Bear.
When Liam and Cheryl started dating, Perrie said: “I’m happy for her.
“Whatever makes her happy I think is fine. Cheryl is a good friend of mine. She wants to do whatever makes her happy.”
And speaking about their close friendship, Perrie previously told The Sun: “Cheryl is incredible.
“She has been a very good friend to me, particularly recently. She is the nicest person in the world. She knows what we’ve gone through and has great advice.”
Last night shockwaves spread throughout the world as news broke that Liam has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
Liam died instantly from multiple injuries including a fractured skull caused by his fall.
Buenos Aires emergency services chief Alberto Crescenti said medical teams were unable to save the former One Direction heart-throb when they reached the scene.
It comes as:
- The singer posted on Snapchat just minutes before his death
- One Direction fans held candlelit vigils outside the hotel
- Rylan Clark and Dermot O’Leary paid tribute to the singer
- His ex-fiancée Maya Henry broke her silence after his death
- Liam’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy’s message before he died
- Harry Styles’ mum pays heartbreaking tribute to the star
According to police in Buenos Aires, officers were initially responding to reports “of an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol”.
Pictures showed shocked fans gathering outside the hotel after police cordoned off the area, with forensic investigators in white protective suits and blue gloves seen entering and leaving.