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Louis Tomlinson gives thanks to the BRIT Awards as his late bandmate and 'brother' Liam Payne is honoured with an emotional tribute


The singer, 33, praised the organisers for the 'beautiful' video montage and message which featured in the official programme.

Louis Tomlinson gave thanks to the BRIT Awards after his late bandmate and 'brother' Liam Payne was honoured with an emotional tribute during Saturday night's event (pictured in November 2023) 'While Liam Payne's time in One Direction brought him global fame, it was his undeniable talent, dedication, and charisma that made him an icon in the world of music.' 'Beyond his meteoric success as part of One Direction, Liam carved out a rewarding solo career, exploring new musical avenues with chart hits like Strip That Down and Rita Ora collab For You.

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