Simon Cowell said he does not feel guilt over the death of Liam Payne, the One Direction star.
The 31-year-old late singer tragically passed away last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
Simon shared that he’s faced questions and criticism about whether the pressures of talent shows played a role in Liam’s life.
The 66-year-old music icon told Daily Mail that he spoke with the late singer’s parents a few months after the tragedy.
Cowell reflected on Liam’s determination and ambition, saying, “I don’t feel guilt, because you can’t guess somebody’s destiny.
All I know is he was immensely proud about what he’d achieved. It meant a lot to him.”
He also shared they highlighted how much music meant to their son and how proud he was of reaching The X Factor a second time.
The music producer shared that losing someone suddenly is very painful but blame is not always fair.
However, he believes it is more important to look at the person’s life, what they achieved and how they lived, describing guilt as something that can weigh people down without helping anyone.
His comments have sparked conversations about fame, responsibility and how people handle tragedy in the entertainment world.
The father of one recalled the moment got to know about Liam’s death while filming Britain’s Got Talent in Blackpool.
Simon continued describing the news as shocking and compared the grief to losing his own parents.
