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The X Factor's Mary Byrne pays tribute to Liam Payne and reveals the late singer opened up to her about his struggles with fame: 'He went far too big, far too quick'


Irish singer Mary, 64, revealed that she last time spoke to Liam in 2018 and during their chat he opened up to her about his struggles with fame.

Irish singer Mary, 64, who reached the ITV show's semi final while One Direction finished third, revealed she last time spoke to Liam in 2018 and during their chat he opened up to her about his struggles with fame. It comes after X Factor boss Simon Cowell faced a backlash over Liam's death, with contestant Katie Waissel declaring 'we all know the truth' and Rebecca Ferguson criticising the 'exploitation and profiteering of young stars'. Rebecca Ferguson, who also appeared on X Factor in 2010 alongside Payne and Waissel, has previously shared her views that the music industry is hiding 'awful human rights abuses' and claimed that she has endured 'systematic misogyny and bullying' throughout her career.

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