Simon Cowell recalls the moment he was told Liam Payne had died and admits trying to reach out to his family. The 66-year-old X Factor boss claimed that after being left stunned and "not thinking clearly," all he wanted to do was "reach out to his mum and dad as a parent." On October 16, 2024,

The X Factor boss, 66, said he was left reeling in shock and while 'not thinking clearly' just wanted to 'reach out to his mum and dad as a parent.'