X Factor' judges Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Cheryl Cole paid tribute to One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died Wednesday at age 31.

Simon Cowell revealed that he and Liam Payne had met 'just to talk' last year, as he shared he felt 'empty' following the news of his death.

After canceling the previously scheduled auditions for Britain's Got Talent the day following Liam Payne 's sudden death, Simon Cowell has issued a poignant message to the late One Direction member.