Liam James Payne (born 29 August 1993) is an English singer and songwriter.
He rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction.
Payne made his debut as a singer when he auditioned for the British television series The X Factor in 2008. After being eliminated as a solo performer, he auditioned again in 2010 and was put into a group with four other contestants to form One Direction
Liam Payne 'gives up alcohol' after 'being warned he won't be around to see son Bear grow up'
ok.co.ukLiam Payne has quit drinking after reportedly being warned he might not be around to see his son grow up.The 27 year old shares three year old Bear with former Girls Aloud singer Cheryl, 37.
Ex-One Direction star Liam is now engaged to model Maya Henry, 20, but is on good terms with his ex-girlfriend and regularly sees their son.
But he is now thought to have turned to top advisers as well as his friends in a bid to stay sober after taking partying "too far." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
You can sign up at the top of the page. A source said: "Liam was taking things a bit far with partying. He was given warnings, heeded them and is now in a good place.
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