Did Liam Payne Audition For The X Factor Twice? Revisiting His Journey On Reality Show As Program Pays Heartfelt Tribute To 1D Star

As a dedicated fan who has followed Liam Payne’s career since his early days on The X Factor, I am deeply saddened by the news of his untimely demise at 31. It’s hard to believe that the young boy who performed Frank Sinatra’s Fly Me to the Moon back in 2008 is no longer with us.


Following the sad and regrettable death of Liam Payne at age 31, the reality TV show that launched him into stardom, The X Factor, expressed their sorrow on social media over the demise of their former band member.

Initially, Payne tried out for The X Factor not once but twice, aiming for individual success. However, it was during those trials that he eventually became part of the five-member group known as One Direction, when they were assembled as a team.

The X Factor expressed deep sorrow upon learning about the tragic death of Liam Payne. His immense talent, particularly as a member of One Direction, will create an enduring impact on the music world and fans worldwide.

“Our thoughts are with his friends, family and all who loved him,” the reality show concluded.

In the year 2008, which was actually two years prior to the creation of One Direction on The X Factor, Liam Payne initially tried out for the competition in its fifth season.

During the initial stage of auditions, a 14-year-old named Payne sang Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon” in front of judges Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, Cheryl Cole, and Dannii Minogue.

During the Boot Camp phase of the competition, Payne was eliminated. Yet, Cowell changed his mind and invited Payne back to participate in the Judges’ Houses stage.

Regrettably, the young performer singing at that time didn’t manage to win over the judges during the third round. Later on, Cowell advised Payne to return in another two years.

In 2010, during the seventh season of The X Factor, Payne revisited Cowell’s advice and made another attempt on the show. He delivered a heartfelt performance of Michael Bublé’s version of Cry Me a River, which not only won approval from all four judges but also prompted a standing ovation from Cowell himself.

Although Liam Payne ultimately showed promise as a possible winner of the competition, he didn’t advance past the “Boys” category during the judges’ house stage.

Nevertheless, Nicole Scherzinger proposed the idea of reuniting Payne with Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan as a five-member boy band.

During the contest’s bootcamp phase held at Wembley Arena, the team united and managed to advance in the “Groups” category.

Afterward, the boys were organized into teams for a two-week training period to prepare for the upcoming round and become acquainted with one another. Meanwhile, Payne, Malik, Styles, Tomlinson, and Horan showcased an acoustic rendition of Ednaswap’s Torn during the judges’ house round, which left the judges impressed and ultimately led to their victory.

During The X Factor (2010), One Direction gained immense popularity in the UK and ended up placing third in the competition. Afterward, they transformed into a worldwide sensation and are now regarded as one of the most famous boy bands ever.

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2024-10-17 13:37