Liam Payne enjoyed worldwide fame in One Direction, one of the most popular boy bands of a generation; But as fans of the 2010 group will no doubt remember, their success was not without its challenges.
At the height of their fame, the members of One Direction had long-running “feuds” with the British band The Wanted and other pop megastars, most notably Justin Bieber.
In their youth, someone unfamiliar with the pop scene could be forgiven for mistaking Bieber and Liam for two baby-faced singers with angelic voices who captivated fans around the world with locks of shaggy brown hair.
But, despite their initial feud, Liam – who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina on Wednesday night aged 31 – previously revealed how he and Bieber eventually connected and discovered they had more in common than youthful charm and good looks.
In a podcast segment filmed in 2022 with YouTube star Logan Paul, who resurfaced following his tragic death, the One Direction member revealed that he reached out to Bieber in an attempt to end the feud and pointed out some surprising parallels. between the pair in the early days of their careers.
Justin Bieber (left) and Liam Payne (right) rose to fame at the same time and look alike
Speaking on Logan Paul’s podcast, Liam said the couple were “made” and bonded over “having the same illness.”
Liam Payne’s first taste of fame came on The X Factor in 2008, when he made it to the competition’s judges’ room before being sent home. Two years later, when he came third in the competition as part of One Direction, his paths crossed with Bieber for perhaps the first time.
Canadian singer Sensation, who rose to fame at a young age, performed at a live show for The X Factors in 2010, singing a mashup of Somebody to Love and Baby.
Although the pair never appeared on stage together, it was impossible to deny the parallels between the dark-haired boys, who were just a year apart in age.
After the series ended, Liam found worldwide fame in One Direction, while Bieber’s solo career also went from strength to strength. The British boy band has sold more than 70 million records worldwide and Bieber has sold more than 150 million.
But with success came the inevitable pop rivalry as the band and Bieber competed against each other for global dominance. And the rivalry turned into an all-out brawl when a YouTube video showed Liam Payne attacking the Canadian singer.
They both grew up in the spotlight, often wearing the same outfits. Justin is seen on the left in 2010, Liam is seen on the right in 2020
As the couple grows, they tend to dress alike. Justin is seen in 2020, left, Liam in 2023, right.
Speaking on Logan Paul’s Impulsive podcast, Payne told her side of the story as she recalled being ‘drunk’ on Instagram when someone mentioned Justin Bieber.
Payne recalled, “I thought, ‘The only thing between me and him is that I didn’t get arrested,’” while noting that he never intended to offend Bieber.
And he added: “Some meat started.”
Payne recalled how the feud that began online began to spill over into real life because One Direction and Bieber shared few fans and the stars themselves often ran into each other at awards shows.
However, he mentioned one awards show in particular when both the band and Bieber were there and Liam thought, ‘I’ll have a chat with him’ to resolve the dispute.
Speaking about Bieber at the time, Liam noted: “He’s grown as a person.”
He then told Bieber: “I’ve always had feelings for you… number one, I’ve done all the things you’ve done and I’ve never gotten caught for them… number two, I’ve always had feelings for you, mate, and I remember Kari.” ‘In our situation we all suffer from the same disease’.
Justin performed on The X Factor in 2011, a year after Liam came third as part of One Direction.
Liam is seen in London in 2021. He has often spoken about his relationship with Bieber.
He then claimed that he told the Canadian singer how he was able to lean on his bandmates during the fight, saying that Bieber was a solo artist who didn’t have the same support system.
Payne claims Bieber’s response was, “Dude, that gave me chills.” The couple became friends from there.
He added that, following his own experience, he wanted to help other young people and children entering show business deal with the overwhelming nature of the industry.
Liam told the same story to RollaCoaster magazine in 2017, where he described Bieber as “a great guy” with a “very good heart.”
She added of the moment she broke bread with the Canadian singer: “I told him, ‘Take my number and whenever you want to hang out, let me know I’m here and I understand exactly what you’re going through and I get it.'” your world’.
Justin was seen in his debut to fame in 2009
Liam performed on The X Factor in 2008; He was expelled from the judges’ house before returning two years later.
In the wake of Penn’s tragic death after falling from the third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, those who knew the singer recalled his early years in the industry and how, during that time, Bieber Liam could one day will reach the peak of fame.
Connie Hawke, who hosted The X Factor spin-off show The Xtra Factor, recalled telling Payne in 2010 that he could “be as big as (Bieber) one day.”
He remembered the One Direction star as “self-deprecating” but noted that he had “definitely reached that level.”
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s The Today programme, Hawke said it was “very accurate” to call him “just a boy”.
“He’s really been in the spotlight throughout his adult and pre-adult life, and he’s been, you know, thrust into this position of world fame, not just being known in his own country, but basically everywhere.” ”.
He added: “I remember we had Justin Bieber on the show, and Liam had the same hairstyle, a striking resemblance, and that’s why we let him come on the show. She was very embarrassed to meet Justin.
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