AceShowbiz - Former One Direction member Liam Payne was remembered with a touching tribute at the opening of Capital's Jingle Bell Ball in London on Saturday evening, December 7. The event, which took place at The O2 Arena, saw performers such as Coldplay and Perrie Edwards take to the stage.

Prior to the performances, the crowd observed a moment of silence as the lights dimmed. A message on the big screen read, "Tonight we remember Liam Payne." The tribute was met with cheers and applause from the attendees.

Liam Payne, who performed solo at the Jingle Bell Ball in 2019, passed away tragically at the age of 31 on October 16. His death sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond.

One attendee described the tribute as "the perfect way to open the show." They said, "The whole of The O2 went dark and quiet and then the tribute to Liam was shown on the screen. Thousands erupted into cheers and it was so touching."

The tribute comes after Liam's former bandmate, Zayn Malik, paid homage to him during his own performance. Zayn dedicated a message to Liam on a backdrop that read, "Liam Payne 1993-2024. Love you bro."

Liam's passing has deeply affected his One Direction bandmates, who released a joint statement expressing their devastation and grief. They said, "In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly."

Liam Payne's memory continues to live on in the hearts of his fans and fellow musicians. The tribute paid to him at the Jingle Bell Ball was a fitting reminder of his talent and the impact he had on the world.