Trisha Paytas Befriends Liam Payne's Ex After Slamming Him

YouTuber Trisha Paytas has sparked outrage among One Direction fans by forming an unexpected friendship with Kate Cassidy, the former girlfriend of the late Liam Payne. This comes after Paytas made critical remarks about Payne on her podcast, 'Just Trish,' released on October 8, 2024, just eight days before his death in October 2024.

During the podcast episode, Paytas and her co-host suggested Payne was the reason for a potential One Direction reunion's failure, with Paytas stating his "value goes up" if he's excluded. Fans declared Paytas "cancelled" for these insensitive comments following Payne's death.

Recently, Cassidy acknowledged Paytas's podcast comments, expressing mutual feelings and a red heart emoji, stunning fans. Insiders suggest Cassidy has financially benefited from her association with Payne even after his death. Friends of Liam are reportedly disgusted by this perceived lack of loyalty, questioning the appropriateness of her actions and her friendship with Paytas.

Cassidy has faced previous criticism, including being accused of leaving Liam alone in Argentina before his fatal overdose. She also shared AI-generated images of them post-death and gave a lucrative newspaper interview. Liam's parents reportedly asked her to leave a rented flat, hinting at strained relations.