Kate Cassidy, the partner of the late Liam Payne, has addressed the backlash she received following a tell-all interview about her relationship with the former One Direction singer. Cassidy, 25, opened up about her relationship with Payne in her first interview since his death last year. Payne died at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
In the interview, Cassidy spoke about meeting Payne in 2022 and the last text message she sent him before his death. She also recalled how she learned of his passing. Cassidy's decision to leave Argentina days before Payne's death has been a source of criticism, with some accusing her of prioritizing her own needs over Payne's.
Cassidy has defended her actions, stating that she had a responsibility to return home to care for her dog. She also expressed her grief and the unbearable weight of losing Payne. Cassidy's statement on Instagram was met with mixed reactions, with some expressing support and others criticizing her for profiting from Payne's death.