Chris Hughes says Liam Payne's death hit him hard during podcast interview

Chris Hughes has revealed that Liam Payne's death hit him hard because he had helped him to navigate his 'struggles' with life in the spotlight. The One Direction star died aged 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina in October 2024. Liam was no stranger to having struggles with life in the spotlight, which he candidly discussed throughout his all-too-short career. Appearing on the Question The Default podcast with host Harry Corin, Chris opened up about a message Liam sent him following a 'scrap' with the paparazzi.