Paddy McGuinness releases heartbreaking Liam Payne texts after his death

Paddy paid tribute to Soccer Aid co-star Liam, the Wolverhampton dad-of-one who shot to fame on ITV The X Factor, following his death at a Buenos Aires hotel this week.

Liam Payne sent Paddy McGuinness heartbreaking texts about his sobriety, it has emerged. BBC Top Gear star Paddy paid tribute to Soccer Aid co-star Liam, the Wolverhampton dad-of-one who shot to fame on ITV The X Factor, following his death at a Buenos Aires hotel this week.

Paddy took to his Instagram story to share a screenshot of messages between him and the One Direction star. Over the top of the text, Paddy wrote: "I really enjoyed the small amount of time I got to hang out with Liam. His messages were always open and honest.

"I could never comprehend that level of fame and attention? Let alone the effect it has on someone so young? Rest in peace young un." The screenshot showed Liam sending Paddy a message which read: "Course mate. I don't have many mates I can trust who know how I feel and since being sober I'm wanting to branch out more instead of hiding away."

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It comes after Niall Horan has paid tribute to his former One Direction band member Liam saying he will “cherish every moment” they had. In a post on Instagram, Horan wrote: “I’m absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn’t feel real.

“Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and always made everyone feel happy and secure. All the laughs we had over the years, sometimes about the simplest of things, keep coming to mind through the sadness. We got to live out our wildest dreams together and I will cherish every moment we had forever. The bond and friendship we had doesn’t happen often in a lifetime.

“I feel so fortunate that I got to see him recently. I sadly didn’t know that after saying goodbye and hugging him that evening, I would be saying goodbye forever. It’s heartbreaking. My love and condolences go out to Geoff, Karen, Ruth, Nicola and of course his son Bear. Thank you for everything, Payno. Love you brother.”