Liam Payne's GF Kate Cassidy claims she received death threats from One Direction fans after singer died

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA: Kate Cassidy, the heartbroken girlfriend of the late Liam Payne, has revealed that she was subjected to death threats and crude comments from the pop star's fans after attending his funeral in November 2024.

The 25-year-old influencer was criticized for her choice of attire, with many fans of One Direction sending her a barrage of online abuse.

Kate Cassidy reveals she deleted her social media accounts due to relentless harassment

Kate Cassidy shared that she has received death threats from the singer’s dedicated fanbase. The influencer told The Sun, “Yeah, I have some [death threats] and some of my DMs are, well, I can’t even put it into words exactly."

In a candid interview with the outlet, Cassidy shared that she was forced to delete her social media accounts due to the relentless harassment. She added, "That’s why I had to delete social media for a bit, and still sometimes I’ll take a break from it.”

Fans of the beloved pop star called her a "gold digger" and leveled other nasty accusations at her, particularly focusing on her appearance at the service.

Cassidy, who had been in a relationship with Payne since 2022, opened up about the emotional toll the online abuse has taken on her. Despite the cruelty, she managed to brush off the attacks, crediting Payne with teaching her to stay strong.

The online trolls also criticized Cassidy's appearance at the funeral, making negative comments about her attire and makeup. Responding to the criticism, Cassidy explained that she had "wanted to just look beautiful for my boyfriend one last time" and remarked that the service for the singer was "beautiful."

Cassidy also dismissed claims that she was only with him for money or fame.  She characterized their time together as "authentic and real."

Cassidy, accompanied by her friend Damian Hurley, son of model Elizabeth Hurley, attended Payne's funeral at St Mary's Church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, on November 20, dressed in a black trench coat and high-heeled boots.

Internet erupts with mixed reactions after Kate Cassidy claims to receive death threats

Social media erupts with mixed reactions, with some defending Kate Cassidy and others accusing her of manipulation, as the controversy over her death threat claims intensifies.

A user said, "Kate, no one sent you death threats. People only demanded you speak up for justice for Liam. Your lies and manipulation won’t save you now - they only show how shameless and pathetic you are. Stop playing the victim because you’ll never be one. The only victim here is Liam, and you’ll have to carry the weight of what you’ve done for the rest of your miserable life."

Another added, "This is a joke I hope death threat? Sorry, we just want the truth!!!!!! Why do this to you why are we angry that's all not to the point of threatening that's not okay."

One commentator remarked, "I don't know i just can't believe her"

"While YES what Kate is doing is bad and gross that still doesn't equal hate being thrown at her and death threats. Hold her accountable, not tell her to die," said one.

A comment read, "I guarantee she would have been told not to say anything about Argentina."

On the other hand, Cassidy's fans came to her defense, expressing support and condemning the online harassment she faced. "Omg leave her alone. You didn't even know him personally," said a fan.

"Leave her tf alone, he’d be so heartbroken over all this backlash on her," an X user said.

Someone else chimed in, "Death threats are never okay! Come On people, she's pathethic but don't do that!"

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