70 fascinating facts about Liam Payne
He rose to fame in One Direction!
Singer Liam Payne started out in one of the biggest boybands around! One Direction formed on The X Factor back in 2010 when Liam was just 16, but after starting their hiatus in 2016, Liam has enjoyed a solo career, releasing a number of songs, including his latest single 'Teardrops'.
From his time in 1D to his solo singles such as 'Strip That Down' which reached Number 3 in the charts and his son Bear Grey Payne, find out everything you ever need to know about Liam Payne right here!
When is Liam Payne's birthday?
Liam Payne was born on 29th August 1993, making him currently 30-years-old.
In early September 2020, Liam posted a video of the huge cookie-style cake, he got for his birthday, captioning the video, 'They really set me up with this 🍪🤣 EVERYTHING is cake 😂😂 Thanks again for all the birthday love everyone ❤️'.
It was very different to how he celebrated his birthday in 2019. He shared an adorable throwback snap of himself as a kid on Instagram writing: 'Always had both hands on the wheel ... for 26 years🥳 thanks for all the early birthday messages so far'. (sic)
Liam Payne's solo career
Following One Direction's hiatus, Liam embarked on a successful solo career, releasing his debut album 'LP1' on Friday 6th December 2019.
Not only did his debut single, 'Strip That Down', reach an incredible Number 3 in the charts, but he also collaborated with Rita Ora to provide the soundtrack for Fifty Shades Freed, 'For You' in 2018, AND his debut solo album 'LP1' was released in December 2019. He also performed at the 40th BRIT Awards 2020, as well as making history with his 2021 BAFTAs performance.
Liam also sang on Sigala's track 'Lasting Lover' before it was released with James Arthur in 2020. His latest solo single 'Teardrops' was released on 1st March 2024.
After One Direction started their hiatus, the boys admitted that they do not see each other as regularly as they did before - and Liam spoke in December 2019 about speaking to Harry Styles for the first time in three years!
He shared a public message of congratulations to Harry after the release of Harry's second album, 'Fine Line' - as well as opening up about getting therapy after the band's split. He congratulated Harry once again on Instagram after Harry picked up two awards at the 2023 Grammys.
He wrote: 'Wow… this image is really something to wake up to and when you write music like you do Harry you deserve every millisecond of that moment looking down smiling at the trophy you’ve earned. God bless you brother congratulations.'
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of One Direction forming in July 2020, Liam shared a super sweet throwback post - and fans were loving it! He even teased fans in 2021 about a potential reunion with the 1D boys, joking: "I’d love to do a collaboration with Niall, Zayn, Harry and Louis!"
Then, in August 2023, he shared a sweet photo from his One Direction days, as their song 'What Makes You Beautiful' was about to reach one billion streams.
Is Liam on tour?
Liam announced that he would be going on a South American tour in 2023, however, in August that year he revealed that he would sadly have to re-schedule it after being in hospital with a kidney infection.
Check out Liam Payne's solo career timeline:
Early life
Liam James Payne was born in the Heath Town district of Wolverhampton on 29th August 1993, to parents Karen and Geoff Payne.
Liam attended St Peter's Collegiate School where he picked up an impressive 11 GCSEs, before later going on to attend Wolverhampton College's Paget Road campus, where he studied music technology.
At the age of just 12, Liam was a member of the Pink Productions Theatre Company, where he took on the role of Tony Manero during a production of Saturday Night Fever.
2008: The X Factor - First audition
A fresh-faced Liam auditioned for talent show The X Factor as a 14-year-old in 2008, singing 'Fly Me to the Moon' by Frank Sinatra.
Despite making it all the way to the Judges' Houses stage of the competition, Simon Cowell advised he should return in two years.
2010: The X Factor - Second audition
And he certainly did just that, returning for another audition in 2010 at the age of 16.
This time, Liam performed a rendition of Michael Bublé's 'Cry Me A River', where he received a standing ovation from judges Simon, Cheryl, Louis and Nicole, as well as the studio audience.
Despite being one of the favourites to win the show, Liam failed to progress to Judges' Houses, but his journey wasn't over just yet...
2010: One Direction are formed on The X Factor
Thanks to the genius idea from guest judge Nicole Scherzinger, Liam was placed into a boyband alongside fellow auditionees Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan, forming One Direction.
The boys immediately clicked, going all the way to the final and finishing in fourth place behind Cher Lloyd, Rebecca Ferguson and winner Matt Cardle.
2010-2015: One Direction's global domination
Following their birth on The X Factor, One Direction went on to become the biggest boyband on the planet, releasing five studio albums and winning over 200 awards worldwide.
The group also achieved 4 UK Number 1 songs, including tracks 'What Makes You Beautiful', 'Little Things', 'One Way Or Another' and 'Drag Me Down'.
2016: One Direction begin their hiatus
After Zayn Malik left the group in 2015, Liam, along with Harry, Niall and Louis, carried on with the band for another year, releasing their final album 'Made In The A.M.' before starting their hiatus in 2016.
2016: Liam signs solo record deal
After months of rumours about his own music, Liam signed his first ever solo record deal with Republic Records in October 2016.
2017: Liam drops his first solo single 'Strip That Down'
Fans were delighted in May 2017 when Liam released an upbeat track called 'Strip That Down', written by the one and only Ed Sheeran.
The track performed very well in the charts, reaching Number 3 in the Official UK Charts and Number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
2017: Liam drops follow-up singles 'Get Low' and 'Bedroom Floor'
Following on from the success of his debut single 'Strip That Down', Liam teamed up with Zedd to release 'Get Low', before dropping bonus track 'Bedroom Floor'.
2018: Liam teams up with Rita Ora for Fifty Shades track
Liam joined forces with pop star Rita Ora in January 2018, with the pair duetting on hit single 'For You'. The song acted as the lead single from the soundtrack of the film Fifty Shades Freed.
Liam and Rita gave a number of amazing performances of the track, including at Hits Live and The BRIT Awards 2018.
2018: Liam's 'Strip That Down' receives two BRIT nominations
Liam picked up his first ever solo BRIT Award nominations at the 2018 ceremony, with his debut single 'Strip That Down' being nominated in the British Single and British Artist Video of the Year categories.
Unfortunately, Liam missed out on winning the awards on the night in February.
2018: Liam delays album and releases first EP
Following a successful year, Liam released his debut EP (extended play) in August 2018, featuring four tracks, including lead single 'First Time' with French Montana.
2018: Jonas Blue and Lennon Stella collab
Liam lent his vocals to DJ Jonas Blue's 2018 anthem 'Polaroid', alongside Canadian singer Lennon Stella. The track reached Number 12 on the UK Singes Chart and has since sold two million records.
2019: Another BRIT Award nomination
Liam received his third solo BRIT Award nomination at the 2019 awards, with himself and Rita Ora being nominated in the British Artist Video of the Year category for their track 'For You'.
Unfortunately, Liam and Rita missed out on the award to girl band Little Mix.
2019: Liam becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Hugo Boss
In May 2019, it was announced that Liam would become the first ever Global Brand Ambassador for fashion giant Hugo Boss.
2019: Liam releases his debut solo album 'LP1'
After confirming the release of his debut album had been postponed so he could make some adjustments (it was originally due for release in September 2018), Liam finally delighted fans in December 2019 when he released the album titled 'LP1'.
Liam took inspiration from Usher and Justin Timberlake for the album, featuring hits such as 'Familiar', 'Get Low', 'Strip That Down' and 'Stack It Up' featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie.
'LP1' peaked at Number 17 on the Official UK Charts.
2019-2020: Christmas songs
Liam released his first ever Christmas song in 2019, a track called 'All I Want (For Christmas)', which was the first single off his debut solo album.
A year later in 2020, Liam teamed up with TikTok star Dixie D'Amelio to drop another Christmas hit, this time a track called 'Naughty List'.
2020: Hugo Boss x Liam Payne
After becoming the Global Brand Ambassador for Hugo Boss in 2019, Liam appeared in the fragrance campaign for their perfume Hugo Now in January 2020, before his capsule collection with the designer was launched in May 2020.
2020: Liam collabs with Alesso during lockdown
In an attempt to lift the spirits of his fans during the UK's 2020 lockdown, Liam teamed up with International DJ Alesso to drop the single 'Midnight'.
2021: 'Sunshine' and Ron's Gone Wrong
Liam released his first track of 2021 in October, a song called 'Sunshine' which features on 20th Century Studios animation Ron's Gone Wrong.
Liam also voices an animated character on the movie. He said: "I am such a big fan of Disney, so to be working on this is a dream come true. I can't wait for you all to hear Sunshine and to see "Ron's Gone Wrong." It has been a lot of fun!"
2022: Soccer Aid
Liam captained the England team, starring in a line-up alongside fellow musicians Tom Grennan and Aitch plus footballing legends Gary Neville and Teddy Sheringham. They went up against the World XI team made up of the likes of Usain Bolt, Munya Chawawa and Kem Cetinay, with footballer Patrice Evra adding to the more experienced side. Although the game ended 2-2, it went to penalties with the World team winning the game 4-1.
2023: Liam teases new music
Liam took to Instagram in January 2023 after a break to drop a hint that new music was on the way. Sharing a black-and-white photo of himself holding a phone to his ear, he shared the snap with the tongue-in-cheek caption: 'Please hold good times and music will be with you shortly 🎵.' Of course, fans went wild in the comments section, debating over when the new music would drop!
2023: Liam makes a return following time away from spotlight
In July 2023, Liam posted a YouTube video titled 'I'm back', where he candidly opened up about spending 100 days at a treatment centre in Louisiana, after becoming somebody who he didn't really recognise anymore.
Liam opened up about his relationship with his son Bear in the video, as well as apologising to his One Direction band mates for his comments during his time on Logan Paul's podcast.
In the candid vid, Liam revealed he's now in a better place and has more of a grip on life.
2023: South American tour dates
Liam announced he'd be heading over to South America to perform at dates in Peru, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico throughout September. Sadly in August he revealed he would have to postpone his tour as he had a serious kidney infection.
2024: Liam releases new single 'Teardrops'
Liam delighted fans in February 2024 by releasing a new single called 'Teardrops'. This came after Liam previously teased new music on his Instagram page.
What is Liam Payne's new song?
Liam's latest single is called 'Teardrops' and was released on 1st March 2024. The song's release came after Liam previously took to Instagram to share a clip of the song. In the video, he could be seen sitting on a bed whilst singing the emotional track.
Liam made history at the 2021 BAFTAs
Prior to the 2021 BAFTAs, which took place on 10th and 11th April 2021, Liam announced that he would be providing us with a real-time augmented reality performance - the first ever of its kind in BAFTAs history!
The 'Strip That Down' singer's real-life avatar was beamed onto the stage at the award show, as part of his EE 5G-powered opening performance.
What is Liam Payne's Christmas song called?
Liam released his first original Christmas track back in 2019, called 'All I Want (For Christmas)', and in October 2020 he announced he would be dropping another one for 2020 - called 'Naughty List'.
The singer teamed up with TikTok star Dixie D'Amelio for the single, telling fans, '#NaughtyList featuring @dixiedamelio is OUT NOW! It feels good to share new music with you after so long, especially something so fun after the crazy year we’ve all had! Link in my story'. (sic)
What is Liam Payne's Lonely Bug collection?
If you're a fan of Liam, you'll have seen some of the drawings he has posted on social media over the years. And one of his drawings was even turned into a much bigger project.
The singer worked to create a character that represented how people felt during lockdown, which led to the creation of 'Lonely Bug'. He brought in fellow artist Zedd, 3D animator Gabe Damast and entrepreneur Gary Vee to help with the project, and created a 3D NFT (Non-Fungible Token) and video to bring the character to life.
Liam shared a teaser trailer of the character on his Instagram.
He was thrilled to get recognition for his hard work when his Lonely Bug project was displayed in a pop-up exhibition in London in September 2021.
He tweeted: 'I'm super honoured to announce that for the first time ever my art will be in a gallery!! The #LonelyBug NFT that I spent so much of this year on will be displayed for tonight only. To celebrate we are doing a very special giveaway...'
Liam Payne performed at the 'Inside My Head' charity concert
The former One Direction singer was excited to be back performing after not being able to for over a year due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The event was organised by the late The Wanted singer Tom Parker, with all proceeds going to Stand Up To Cancer and The National Brain Appeal, which were both charities close to his heart. After seven years The Wanted came together again to perform on 20th September 2021 and support the important event.
Who is Liam Payne dating?
Following his split from Cheryl in 2018, Liam was linked to a number of stunning women, including supermodel Naomi Campbell. However, these were all just rumours!
In September 2019, reports were rife that Liam was dating American model Maya Henry, after the pair were spotted walking hand-in-hand in London together.
Liam and Maya confirmed their relationship by being photographed hand-in-hand in September 2019. He also told us at the time in our 'Answers The Internet' video - when reading out a tweet from a fan that said: 'How do I apply to be @LiamPayne's girlfriend?', Liam was caught off guard and went shy before adding: "Um, position may have been filled."
He also shared a super-cute snap of the pair on Instagram with the adorable caption, 'Sometimes I don’t recognise this happy guy... sure glad you brought him back though. This has been my most amazing release week to date! Massive thank you to all my team...
'then last but not least this one @maya_henry for always keeping the biggest smile on my face through all the stress and making me realise how perfect my life really is🥰love you all let’s stack this up 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼.' (sic)
Although Liam and Maya were rumoured to have split up in 2020, a source confirmed to MailOnline that they were in fact still together, and were just taking time out of being in the spotlight together.
Liam and Maya then welcomed a brand new addition to their home in the form of an adorable pet pooch called Winston, which Liam bought her for Christmas.
HOWEVER, in June 2021, Liam confirmed in an interview with Dragons’ Den star Steven Barlett on his YouTube series, Diary of a CEO, that he'd split from Maya, just 10 months after getting engaged.
The pair made up as they walked the red carpet together in September 2021, looking very loved up, however once again in 2022, the couple split.
Liam is currently dating American influencer Kate Cassidy, with the pair having first been linked together in October 2022. To celebrate Liam's 30th birthday in August 2023, Kate shared a series of adorable snaps with her boyfriend to her Instagram page.
Is Liam Payne engaged?
Liam popped the question to his ex-girlfriend Maya Henry in 2020, with reports suggesting he forked out £3 million on a diamond ring.
In early September 2020, Liam confirmed the news during an interview with Good Morning America. Liam was probed by the presenters about the proposal, to which he coyly said of the news: "Thanks! We're just really happy."
The pair decided to call off their engagement in 2021, and are now no longer together.
What is Liam Payne's middle name?
Liam shares the same middle name as his One Direction band mate Niall Horan – James.
What is Liam Payne's zodiac sign?
Liam is a Virgo. According to the star sign he is analytical, observant, helpful, reliable and precise.
Does Liam Payne have a sister?
Liam has two older sisters called Ruth and Nicola.
When Liam was younger his sisters made him dress in women’s clothes! He once said: "They used to try to influence my fashion a bit. Which you know... may have involved a heel or two."
What is Liam Payne's favourite colour?
Liam’s favourite colour is purple.
Where is Liam Payne from?
Liam spent his childhood in Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.
What is Liam Payne's height?
Liam Payne is 5ft 10in tall (about 1.78 metres).
What size shoe does Liam Payne have?
Liam Payne has size eight feet.
What are Liam Payne's parents called?
Liam’s parents are called Karen and Geoff.
What did Liam Payne's mum do to embarrass him?
In October 2011, Liam was left highly embarrassed by his mum Karen. He explained to TFM Radio: "My mum fell over the other day in front of a load of our fans. And farted. She fell over a bump in the floor and it came out. Bless her."
What is Liam Payne's favourite animal?
Liam’s favourite animals are turtles!
Has Liam Payne ever had any pets?
Yes, he once kept turtles - his favourite animal! But when he was younger, Liam had to split his turtles up as they were turning to cannibalism. He said: "I came home and my turtle was missing a foot. Splitting them is sad, but it’s best.”
How many times did Liam Payne audition for The X Factor?
Liam also took part the 2008 series of The X Factor making it through to Simon’s house in Barbados where he was eliminated. Simon thought he was too young and asked him to come back in two years – a move that worked out pretty well!
What songs did Liam Payne sing for his X Factor auditions?
In his first The X Factor audition, Liam Payne sang 'Fly Me to the Moon' by Frank Sinatra - the infamous audition where he met the future mother of his child, Cheryl. In his 2010 audition, he sang ‘Cry Me A River’ by Michael Bublé and received a standing ovation from the audience. When he had progressed to bootcamp he covered Oasis’ ‘Stop Crying Your Heart Out.’
Liam’s performance of ‘Cry Me A River’ on The X Factor was dedicated to an ex-girlfriend who cheated on him! He said of the performance, "One girl was the inspiration for me singing 'Cry Me A River' on The X Factor. That was my payback to her because she was unfaithful."
After the audition shows of The X Factor, bookmakers made Liam second favourite to win the talent competition behind Cher Lloyd. Liam, of course, was put together with Niall, Louis, Harry and Zayn to form One Direction later in the show.
WATCH: Liam Payne's first audition for The X Factor in 2008
Did Liam Payne perform before The X Factor?
Before The X Factor, Liam once performed in front of 26,000 people at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club.
What was Liam Payne doing before The X Factor?
When he auditioned for The X Factor, Liam was a music technology student at the City of Wolverhampton College.
WATCH: Liam Payne's 2010 audition for The X Factor
What is Liam Payne's favourite film?
Liam’s favourite film is the Toy Story trilogy. Liam once cried while watching Marley & Me. Bless.
Is Liam Payne scared of spoons?
Liam has a very unusual phobia – SPOONS! He admits it’s "very strange." Liam clarified his phobia in 2015, telling MTV: "See I’m not so much scared of spoons, I’ll hold one. But I don’t like eating with them, if they’re not my spoons, if that makes sense."
He added: "It is a bit weird. When I was a kid I was a bit naughty at school and when you were naughty they made you do the washing up. I had to wash all these nasty spoons and then it’s just stuck with me after. I don’t know what people are doing with their spoons, I don’t want to know!"
Fear of spoons is called Koutaliaphobia.
Does Liam Payne have any solos on 'Up All Night'?
Liam has just over seven minutes of solos on One Direction’s debut album ‘Up All Night’, the second most behind Harry.
Does Liam Payne have Twitter?
Liam’s Twitter address is LiamPayne.
Does Liam Payne have Instagram?
Liam Payne's Instagram is LiamPayne.
Does Liam Payne straighten his hair?
Well, Liam once confessed to owning a pair of pink hair straighteners so we think it's pretty safe to say the answer is yes!
What is Liam Payne's net worth?
In November 2021, Liam Payne featured on heat's Rich List, with an estimated net worth of £47 million. In the 2022 edition, he was estimated to be worth £47.4 million.
When did Liam Payne start dating Cheryl?
Liam started dating Cheryl back in February 2016. Sadly, they announced their separation in July 2018, each posting a statement on their personal Twitter accounts.
Cheryl wrote: 'We are sad to announce that we are going our separate ways. It's been a tough decision for us to make. We still have so much love for each other as a family. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together.'
Liam wrote: 'Cheryl and I are sad to announce that we are going our separate ways. It's been a tough decision for us to make. We still have so much love for each other as a family. Bear is our world and we ask that you respect his privacy as we navigate our way through this together.'
Of course, he's also a father to Bear Grey Payne and has previously admitted he 'struggled to bond' with his son initially, due to his now-ex-girlfriend Cheryl being 'glued' to him. However, Liam often praises Cheryl about her maternal skills - even sharing a beautiful tribute to Cheryl on Mother's Day 2020, which also happened to be Bear's birthday. Liam also spoke about how difficult it was to be away from Bear during the lockdown.
After Cheryl spoke out about wanting to use a sperm donor to have more children, Liam reportedly gave his blessing, with an insider telling OK! magazine that she and Liam had a long discussion about it. He's also apparently keen to help her out with the new baby.
Although Liam and Cheryl are no longer together, the pair work together to co-parent their son Bear, and it was reported that they are 'closer than they've ever been'. Liam spent lockdown in his London flat, while Cheryl has been living in her Buckinghamshire mansion with toddler Bear.
Sources close to the pair have revealed to Closer Magazine they’re considering living under the same roof in LA. A source said: “Liam is missing the LA weather and the laid back lifestyle. He hasn’t been able to sell his property and worries he’s haemorrhaging money with the upkeep, so thinks he should just head out there when travel restrictions are lifted. As an added bonus, he and Maya will be closer to her family, who are based in Texas."
What illness did Liam Payne have as a baby?
After falling ill as a baby, Liam underwent years of tests until aged four when doctors discovered that one of his kidneys was scarred and dysfunctional. He had to have up to 32 injections a day to cope with the pain. Poor lad.
However, he revealed back in 2012 that after having ultrasounds, his kidney is completely functional once again.
Who are Liam Payne's musical influences?
Liam says that Justin Timberlake is his biggest influence while Gary Barlow is also an inspiration.
What charities does Liam Payne support?
Liam is an ambassador for the charitable organisation Trekstock, which helps people in their 20s and 30s rebuild their lives after having cancer.
Which musical instruments can Liam Payne play?
Liam can play the guitar and piano.
Which sports is Liam Payne good at?
Liam Payne is an avid fan of boxing. He took up the sport when he was bullied at high school.
When he first started boxing, Liam picked up a number of nasty injuries including a perforated eardrum and a broken nose. “I was always coming home with a bruised, puffy face,” he says.
As well as being heavily into boxing, at school Liam was a member of the cross-country team and got up most mornings at 6am to go on long runs. Liam originally joined the Wolverhampton and Bilston Athletics Club to pursue his running career.
Has Liam Payne ever done any extreme sports?
Along with Louis, in April 2012 Liam did a 192m SkyJump jump off Auckland’s Sky Tower. David Beckham, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber has all previously done the big jump
Which football team does Liam Payne support?
Liam is a supporter of West Bromwich Album Football Club.
How many tattoos does Liam Payne have?
Liam Payne currently has 22 tattoos - he even has ex-girlfriend Cheryl's eye tattooed onto his arm.
Which member of One Direction makes Liam Payne smile?
The one person guaranteed to make Liam smile is Louis Tomlinson. Liam said: "Even if I’m in a situation where I’m mad at him, the person who can make me smile is Louis. Whatever happens he’ll make me laugh about something because he’s that crazy."
Who would Liam Payne love to meet?
If Liam could interview one pop star, it would be Usher.
What was Liam Payne's One Direction nickname?
Liam’s One Direction nickname was Daddy Directioner, according to Louis Tomlinson, as he was most mature member of the band. But he always described himself as "the clumsy one" in the band.
Liam was also nicknamed Cheesy Head by his sisters as a kid because he ate cheese crisps all the time.
What songs does Liam Payne love singing?
Liam loves singing in the shower. He often sings songs by The Script!
Is it true Liam Payne has touched a shark?
Liam once caught a baby tiger shark during a fishing trip in San Diego - don't worry though, he put it back in the water!
How did Liam Payne break his toe?
In May 2012, poor Liam broke his toe by dropping his computer on it. Doh! He told Good Morning America: "I dropped a MacBook Pro on it, which is not a very exciting story at all." That’s gotta hurt!
What is Liam Payne's favourite song?
Liam’s favourite love song is ‘End of May’ by Michael Bublé.
Which is Liam Payne favourite song from 'Up All Night'?
Liam’s favourite track on ‘Up All Night’ is ‘I Want’. The song was penned by McFly vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Tom Fletcher.
Liam also says he gets emotional when singing 1D track ‘Moments’. The pop-ballad was penned by Ed Sheeran and appears on the deluxe version of ‘Up All Night’.
WATCH: One Direction perform 'Moments' live on The Today Show
Has Liam Payne ever been in a TV show?
Liam starred on Family Guy as himself in 2016 with the other One Direction boys.
He also took part in a tell-all interview with SAS: Who Dares Wins star Ant Middleton. The show, entitled Ant Middleton & Liam Payne: Straight Talking, saw the pair really open up to each other as they trek across Namibia.
Ant said of Liam: "It’s been a real adventure filming in Namibia with Liam. He really opened up on the trip and we connected over our experiences in the most inspiring location. I am very excited to share our journey with everyone when the show airs on Sky One later this year."
Did Liam Payne really busk in London?
In August 2012, Liam busked in the Westfield Shopping Centre in Shepherd’s Bush, West London. Liam sang the ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ vocals while Niall accompanied him on guitar.
Does Liam Payne enjoy travelling?
A true international jet setter, Liam likes nothing more than returning to Wolverhampton to spend time with his family. His dad Geoff once said, "Liam likes to get back home. He likes to get back to normality."
What is Liam Payne's recurring nightmare?
Liam often has nightmares where he’s naked in public places! He once said: "I dream of being back at school a lot and have been naked a few times. And I have been in the park naked on a climbing frame."
What did Justin Bieber once say about Liam Payne's hair?
Justin Bieber claims that Liam once copied his trademark hairstyle. When he saw a photo of Liam’s old haircut, Biebs said, "I mean, does that look a little familiar? Just a touch!"
Which member of One Direction would Liam Payne sacrifice?
When asked what One Direction member he’d eat first if he had to survive, Liam responded saying Zayn Malik! "That’s a bizarre question," he said. "Zayn, I don’t know why!"
Does Liam Payne like spicy food?
Liam is “not very good” with hot food. At Nando's the hottest he can go is medium. Wimp!
What is Liam Payne's favourite word?
Liam’s favourite two words are “brilliant” and “fantastic”. He admits his enthusiasm annoys the boys: “I use them all the time and the boys hate it.”
What did Liam Payne want to name One Direction?
Before Harry came up with the band name One Direction, Liam suggested the call themselves USP – which stood Unique Selling Point. Lucky escape there, guys!
Does Liam Payne get nervous before performing?
Liam still gets badly affected by nerves before gigs. In fact he sometimes gets stomach-aches.
What is Liam Payne's dream ice cream flavour?
If Liam could make his own ice cream it would be Krispy-Kreme flavoured. But isn’t there one already?!
Why does Liam Payne have a slit in his eyebrow?
If you look closely on One Direction’s ‘One Thing’ video, Liam’s left eyebrow has a slit shaved into it. Harry did it while Liam was sleeping! Pesky scamp.
WATCH: One Direction - 'One Thing' (Official Video)
Which band is Liam Payne's guilty pleasure?
Liam is a closet fan of S Club 7!
Does Liam Payne have any birthmarks?
Liam has a small birthmark on his neck.
What is Liam Payne's favourite food?
If Liam could only eat one thing for the rest of his life it would be chocolate “because it’s chocolatey.”
WATCH: 10 facts you need to know about Liam Payne
Was Liam Payne naughty at school?
Liam used to get into trouble at school and often spent time in the headmistress’s office. “I used to have water fights in the toilets and climb on the roof to get footballs back,” he once revealed.
What school did Liam Payne go to?
Liam Payne went to St Peter's Collegiate School in Wolverhampton, then going on to study music technology at Wolverhampton College's Paget Road.
What was Liam Payne's favourite thing about The X Factor?
Asked what was the best thing about taking part in The X Factor, Liam said it was “meeting the four best people ever.” Aww!
What would Liam Payne do as a job if he wasn't a singer?
If Liam wasn’t a multi-million selling pop star, he says he’d like to be a fireman or gym teacher.
Who co-wrote Liam Payne's song 'Strip That Down'?
Liam dropped his first solo single 'Strip That Down' in 2017. The track was co-written by Ed Sheeran.
What was the reason for Liam Payne's unusual accent?
After the incident at the Oscars with Will Smith, Liam Payne was asked about it on the red carpet, and he answered with an unusual accent. The accent had fans confused and he later addressed it saying: "To tell you the truth, I was staying in a house with two German people, three people from Texas, one person from Liverpool and me. It sounded like one of those jokes people say about an Irishman and an Englishman walk into a pub – and that’s what came out.
"So, you know… what can I say? But it was funny, wasn’t it?"
NOW WATCH: Liam Payne on One Direction and his new music
Take a look at One Direction through the years:
2010: One Direction were born on The X Factor
One Direction formed on The X Factor in 2010. Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik auditioned as individual contestants and were put together as a group by Simon Cowell and guest judge Nicole Scherzinger.
2010: One Direction finish in third place on The X Factor
Despite racking up an army of fans during their time on the show, One Direction didn't win The X Factor. Instead they finished in third place behind Rebecca Ferguson and winner Matt Cardle.
2011: One Direction release first single 'What Makes You Beautiful'
After landing a record deal following their appearance on The X Factor, One Direction released their first ever single 'What Makes You Beautiful' in September 2011.
The single, which hit the Number 1 spot in the UK charts, served as the lead single from their debut album 'Up All Night'.
2011: One Direction release their debut album 'Up All Night'
The 1D boys recorded their debut album in the UK, America and Sweden, releasing 'Up All Night' in November 2011 in the UK and Ireland.
The album featured lead single 'What Makes You Beautiful', as well as future singles, 'Gotta Be You' and 'One Thing'.
2011: One Direction return to The X Factor
After a successful year in the music industry, One Direction returned to the show that made them famous, to perform their single 'Gotta Be You'.
2011-2012: The Up All Night Tour
Following the success of their debut album, One Direction kicked off their The Up All Night Tour in Decmeber 2011, going on to play 54 dates across the UK, Ireland, Oceania and North America.
The tour was an instant success, with tickets for all dates selling out within a matter of minutes of going on sale. The tour was later turned into a DVD, titled Up All Night: The Live Tour.
2012: One Direction release second album 'Take Me Home'
One Direction didn't wait long before they released their second studio album! Titled 'Take Me Home', the boys dropped the album in November 2012, with it going on to top the charts in 35 countries!
'Take Me Home' featured singles such as 'Live While We're Young', 'Kiss You' and 'Little Things'.
2012: One Direction win their first ever BRIT Award
2012 was a great year for One Direction! The band picked up their first ever BRIT Award in the British Single category, for their debut single 'What Makes You Beautiful'.
The band beat the likes of Adele, Ed Sheeran, JLS and Olly Murs to pick up the gong, which became the first of seven for the band over the years.
2012: One Direction launch their own dolls
As if dominating the charts wasn't enough, the One Direction boys teamed up with Hasbro in 2012 to launch their very own range of plastic dolls.
2013: The Take Me Home Tour
After the worldwide success of their debut tour, One Direction went on their Take Me Home tour in 2013, playing at sold-out shows in countries like England, China, Australia and America.
2013: One Direction: This Is Us
Whilst touring the world with the Take Me Home tour in 2013, One Direction released a 3D-documentary film about the time on their road, titled One Direction: This Is Us.
The film, which showed clips of the boys on stage and behind the scenes, grossed $68 million worldwide.
2013: One Direction release their third album 'Midnight Memories'
Just weeks after finishing their massive Take Me Home tour, One Direction dropped their third studio album, titled 'Midnight Memories'.
The album flew straight to Number 1 in both the UK and the US, becoing the fastest selling album of 2013, despite being released just a few weeks before 2014.
The record featured the singles, 'Best Song Ever', 'Story of My Life', 'Midnight Memories', and 'You & I'.
2013: One Direction release charity single for Comic Relief
The One Direction boys did their bit for charity in 2013, mashing-up a medley of Blondie's 'One Way or Another' and The Undertones' 'Teenage Kicks'.
The track titled 'One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks)' was released as the official Red Nose Day single in 2013, with then Prime Minister David Cameron even making a cameo appearance in the music video.
2013: One Direction land in Madame Tussauds
In 2013, One Direction become the first boy band to be created into waxworks for Madame Tussauds London since The Beatles' figures in 1964.
The waxworks were one of the museums most popular installments of the last decade, and we can see why!
2014: The Where We Are Tour
Following on from their mammoth 2013 tour, the 1D boys went back out on the road in 2014, this time with their Where We Are Tour.
Playing at sold-out dates across the world, the tour ran between April and October, with the boys performing at 69 shows in total.
The tour was the band's biggest to date, with over 3,439,560 million fans turning up to see their idols perform.
2014: One Direction release their fourth album
Released in November 2014, One Direction released their final album as a five-piece, titled 'Four'.
The album, which featured hits like 'Steal My Girl' and 'Stockholm Syndrome', debuted at Number 1 in a massive 18 countries!
2015: One Direction kick off their On The Road Again Tour
In February 2015, Harry, Zayn, Liam, Louis and Niall kicked off their fourth tour, titled On The Road Again. The tour, which turned out to be their last as a band, grossed $208 million from 80 shows.
2015: Zayn announces he's leaving
Zayn Malik broke the hearts of many One Direction fans in March 2015, announcing he was leaving the popular group.
One Direction said in a statement at the time, "After five incredible years Zayn Malik has decided to leave On Direction. Niall, Harry, Liam and Louis will continue as a four-piece and look forward to the forthcoming concerts of their world tour and recording their fifth album, due to be released later this year."
2015: One Direction continues as a group of four
Harry, Louis, Niall and Liam continued One Direction as a four-piece, finishing their On The Road Again tour in October 2015.
2015: One Direction release their final album
The One Direction boys dropped their first album as a four-piece in November 2015, titled 'Made In The A.M.'
The album, which turned out to be the band's last, featured singles like 'Drag Me Down', 'Perfect' and 'History', and went on to be the sixth best-selling album of 2015.
2015: One Direction announce their hiatus
Much to the heartbreak of fans across the world, One Direction announced they would be taking an extended hiatus, which would start in 2016.
2015: One Direction return to The X Factor for a final time
After confirming they were set to take a break, Harry, Louis, Liam and Niall performed at The X Factor final in December 2015, leaving fans in tears as they performed 'History'.
Simon Cowell thanked the band for their hard work over the years, expressing his admiration for the group.
2016: One Direction start their hiatus
Following their final televised performance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on 31st December 2015, the One Direction boys went their separate ways, all going on to release solo music.
2016: Louis Tomlinson becomes a dad
In January 2016, Louis announced the birth of his son Freddie Reign Tomlinson with his ex-girlfriend Brianne Jungwirth.
The singer uploaded this cute photo to his Instagram page and wrote on Twitter, 'I'm pleased to say my baby son was born yesterday :) He is healthy and pretty amazing :) I'm very happy!!'. (sic)
'I Don't Wanna Live Forever' with Zayn - 2017
This track was recorded for the soundtrack to 'Fifty Shades Darker', it was the most popular hit from the movie franchise.
Listen to 'I Don't Wanna Live Forever' on YouTube.
2016: Niall Horan releases his debut solo single 'This Town'
Niall delighted One Direction fans in September 2016 when he dropped his debut solo single 'This Town'. The track was the lead single from his debut album 'Flicker' which was released in 2017.
The singer went on to release hits such as 'Slow Hands' and 'Nice To Meet Ya', before dropping his second solo album, titled 'Heartbreak Weather' in March 2020.
2016: Louis Tomlinson teams up with Steve Aoki
Louis teamed up with American DJ Steve Aoki to release his debut solo single 'Just Hold On' in December 2016. Just days after the tragic death of his mum Johannah Deakin, Louis gave an emotional performance of the track on The X Factor.
The singer went on to release hits like 'Miss You', 'Back To You' and 'We Made It', before dropping his debut solo album 'Walls' in January 2020.
2017: One Direction win their seventh BRIT Award
Despite being on a hiatus, Liam and Louis attended the 2017 BRIT Awards to collect the band's seventh BRIT Award! The band picked up an award in the Best Video category for their single 'History'.
2017: Liam Payne becomes a dad
In March 2017, after one of the most secretive pregnancies ever, Liam announced he'd become a dad after his then girlfriend Cheryl Cole had given birth to a baby boy called Bear Grey Payne.
The couple sadly split in 2018, but both Liam and Cheryl continue to co-parent Bear.
2017: Harry Styles releases debut solo music
After much anticipation, in April 2017 Harry released his debut solo single 'Sign Of The Times', showing a complete different sound to One Direction.
The singer went on to release his self-titled debut album in the same year, before dropping his second album 'Fine Line' in 2019.
In May 2020, Harry excited fans by releasing the amazing music video for his latest single 'Watermelon Sugar'.
2017: Liam Payne kicks off his solo career
Following on from his 1D band mates, Liam dropped his debut solo single 'Strip That Down' in 2017, before going on to release hits like 'Get Low', 'For You' and 'Bedroom Floor'.
Despite making fans wait, Liam went on to drop his debut solo album 'LP1' in December 2019, before teaming up with Alesso for the single 'Midnight' in 2020.
2017: Harry Styles made his acting debut
After releasing his debut solo music, Harry also landed a role in Christopher Nolan's box office movie Dunkirk!
Harry played the role of a young solider called Alex, as hundreds of thousands of soldiers tried to evacuate from Dunkirk beach during the early stages of World War II.
2020: Zayn Malik announces he's going to become a dad
After years of dating on and off, in 2020 American model Gigi Hadid announced she was expecting her first child with former 1D singer Zayn Malik! They welcomed a baby girl called Khai in September 2020, before splitting in October 2021.
2020: One Direction reunion rumours
After years of working on their solo careers, rumours of a One Direction reunion really started to become more frequent in 2020, as the boys celebrate their 10th year anniversary.
Despite a number of the lads teasing the possibility of a 1D reunion, up until now, nothing has been confirmed.
2022: One Direction's 'Drag Me Down' music video reaches 1 billion views
In May 2022, One Direction's 'Drag Me Down' music video reached 1 billion views on YouTube. The song was originally released in 2015, it was the first music video to not feature former member Zayn Malik, who had left earlier that year.
2023: One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' reaches 1 billion streams
'What Makes You Beautiful' was the debut song released by One Direction back in 2011 and in August it reached 1 billion streams. It has already surpassed 1 billion views for the music video on YouTube.
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