Nicole Scherzingersaid she would forever cherish and treasure the time she spent withLiam Paynein atribute to thelate singer.
At one point, Cowell even suggested that Payne go into a different possible group, amove Scherzinger rebuffed.
He can actually maybe be the leader, she said at the time.
Nicole Scherzinger at the 2024 Tony Awards.Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty Images
It was such a blessing to get to work with you recently, Scherzinger said.
Early reports also indicated the presence of narcotics in his hotel room, though the investigation remains ongoing.
