A fellow X Factor finalist has issued a stern warning to music mogul Simon Cowell following the death of One Direction star, Liam Payne.

Payne died at the age of 31 on Wednesday after falling from the balcony of a hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina.


The singer had been visiting the Argentinian capital to show support for former bandmate Niall Horan who’d been performing in the South American city.

Police in Buenos Aires claim they first attended the hotel where Payne was staying in response to reports “of an aggressive man who may have been under the effects of drugs and alcohol”.

Emergency medical services director Alberto Crescenti spoke to local media and said that the singer had endured “serious injuries” but declined to answer questions about the circumstances of Payne’s fall from the balcony.

Fans across the globe have shared their heartbreak through tributes on social, and now, X Factor finalist Katie Waissel has followed suit.

Liam PayneLiam Payne reportedly fell from the third floor balcony of his hotel room in ArgentinaPA

However, in a cryptic turn of events, Waissel took the opportunity to take aim at X Factor boss and music mogul Cowell.

Cowell, 65, is yet to speak out publicly about Payne’s death after serving as the band’s boss following their stint on the X Factor.

Waissel said on X: “My heart is completely torn to shreds right now, I am at an absolute loss for words.

“If Simon Cowell dare put a statement out on the heart wrenching, tragic loss of my dear and darling friend Liam, he would be a fool.

“We all know the truth… and I’ll be sure it all comes out. #justiceforliam,” she cryptically stated.

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