Fans have hit back after vile trolls attacked Liam Payne’s ex-girlfriends for remaining silent just days after the singer’s shocking death on Wednesday.
The One Direction star’s death has devastated fans around the world after he fell from the third floor of a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires.
And while a sea of tributes have poured in from the industry star’s former bandmates and friends, Liam’s former girlfriends Cheryl, Naomi Campbell and Danielle Peazer are choosing to deal with the grief privately.
The singer’s most high-profile romance was with singer Cheryl, with whom he shares son Bear, seven.
Fans rushed to show their support for Cheryl, 41, as they called out vile trolls who blasted the Girls Aloud star for not speaking out about his death.
Fans have hit back after vile trolls attacked Liam Payne’s ex-girlfriends for staying quiet, just days after the singer’s shocking death on Wednesday (Liam pictured with Cheryl in 2018)
Tributes have poured in from the star’s former bandmates and friends, but Liam’s former girlfriends Cheryl, Naomi Campbell and Danielle Peazer (pictured) have remained silent, understandably choosing to process their grief privately.
They warned the trolls to be kind and expressed their condolences for the mother of one during this exceptionally difficult time.
Although Cheryl has chosen not to share her grief and remain private, her management Simon Jones PR released a statement and also extended their thoughts to Cheryl and Bear.
He wrote: ‘Still in shock and heartbroken over Liam’s death. I worked closely with him for six years and will always have the happiest memories of our wonderful times together around the world and the incredible journey we all went on.
“I am deeply saddened for his family, his bandmates, all the fans who loved him, and for Cheryl and his son.”
Liam’s bandmates Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik also all mentioned Bear in their touching tribute.
Lorraine Kelly also shared her concerns about Cheryl and Bear on her show on Thursday when she said: ‘I can’t stop thinking about his little boy Bear. His mother Cheryl will have to tell him to tell him the news. And like you said, he’s only seven years old.”
Liam first met Cheryl, then 24, when he was just 14 years old and first auditioned for the X Factor in 2008.
The pair’s romance is said to have started in December 2015 when they reacquainted during the X Factor final.
While Cheryl has understandably chosen not to share her grief publicly yet, her management, Simon Jones PR, has released a statement and also extended their thoughts to Cheryl and Bear.
Liam and Cheryl went public with their romance in February 2016 and welcomed son Bear in March 2017 before splitting in July 2018 after a two-and-a-half year romance (pictured in 2016)
Meanwhile, Naomi Campbell has also yet to comment on Liam’s death after the couple was rumored to have had a brief romance in 2019.
The couple went public with their romance in February 2016 and welcomed son Bear in March 2017.
They went their separate ways in July 2018 after a two-and-a-half-year romance, but have remained amicable co-parents to their son.
Meanwhile, Naomi Campbell has also yet to comment on Liam’s death after the couple was rumored to have had a brief romance in 2019.
Liam was linked to the supermodel, who is 23 years his senior, with the pair reportedly having a four-month affair which ended in April after Naomi ‘bored’ the singer.
It started with a seemingly innocent flirt on Instagram, liking and commenting on each other’s steamy posts.
There were reports that Liam bragged about the couple’s “amazing” sex, but when Naomi was asked point-blank about the hookup on The Jonathan Ross Show, she said the rumors were “humorous.” Every romance seemed to end soon after.
Liam’s first public girlfriend Danielle Peazer hasn’t posted anything on social media since the sad news broke.
The model, who is now in a relationship and shares daughter Mia with Sonny Jay, dated Liam on and off from 2010 when they met on the X Factor.
They split in 2012 but were thought to have done so enjoyed a very brief reconciliation in 2022.
Liam’s first public girlfriend Danielle Peazer, who is now in a relationship and shares daughter Mia with Sonny Jay (pictured), has also remained silent following his death
Liam enjoyed a very brief summer romance with model Cairo Dwek, with their two-month relationship ending in September 2018 after two months of dating
Liam’s ex Sophia Smith also remained silent about the singer’s death, despite knowing the star since they were both at school (pictured April 2015)
Liam’s ex-girlfriend Maya Henry has expressed her shock at the singer’s death after finding out when a member of her team was contacted by a reporter (pictured in 2021)
During an interview in October 2012, Liam admitted he was “devastated” after splitting from Danielle.
Liam later enjoyed a very brief summer romance with Model Cairo Dwek, with their two-month relationship ending in September 2018 after two months of dating.
The star confirmed their split when fans quizzed him about his relationship status – bizarrely appearing under one of singer John Mayer’s live Instagram videos.
After John told fans he was single, Liam quickly shut down the speculation, adding, “I’m single too,” followed by a wink emoji.
Cairo has not spoken out about Liam after revealing she was engaged to her boyfriend Arran Yentob in July, writing: ‘YES YES YES!!!!!!!!! Thank you for making me the happiest girl in the world and for loving me so completely.”
Liam’s ex Sophia Smith also remained silent about the singer’s death, despite knowing the star since they were both at school.
The pair dated from 2013 until October 2015 when he told The Sun On Sunday at the time: “I’m absolutely devastated that I split up with Sophia, but to do someone right, sometimes it’s better not to do what your heart wants. , but to do what is better for them.’
Meanwhile, Liam’s former girlfriend Maya Henry has expressed her shock at the singer’s death after finding out when a member of her team was approached by a reporter.
A source close to Maya told DailyMail.com: ‘She is clearly in shock at the moment.’
She has yet to speak out personally on her social media.