In the wake of the tragic news of Liam Payne's passing, heartfelt tributes have been pouring in from individuals who had known him since his rise to fame as a teenager.
Former 'X-Factor' presenter Dermot O’Leary took to Instagram to reminisce about Payne's audition at the age of 14, where he impressed everyone with his rendition of a Sinatra classic. O’Leary described Payne as a joy to work with, always humble, polite, and grateful, with a genuine love for singing.
