General · 6 May 2026

Simon Cowell felt 'in pieces' after Liam Payne died

Liam Payne's death caused Simon Cowell significant personal struggle, leading him to feel overwhelmed and withdraw. He revealed on a new Daily Mail podcast that he was 'in pieces' and felt he had to disappear from public life entirely. These emotional insights were shared during an episode of the new podcast, 'Tales From the Celebrity Trenches'.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 May 2026 at 7:43

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