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X Factor star shares admission about Liam Payne as they open up on dark side of fame


A former X Factor star has spoken out about the pressures of the industry, saying they understand how Liam Payne 'spiralled out of control' before his tragic death

Sean Smith, who found popularity on the show back in 2007 as part of the duo Same Difference with his sister, has spoken out about the sad passing of Liam, a fellow X Factor alum. Mary Byrne, who shared the stage with him during the seventh series when One Direction was formed, remembered their bond affectionately, "the older mammy and the boy". Meanwhile, Rebecca Ferguson, another X Factor alum, conveyed her heartache in a poignant message to her fans on social media, which she later removed.

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