One Direction star drank to deal with workload

Liam Payne has said he drank heavily to cope with One Direction’s workload but insisted the band was not breaking up.

One Direction star drank to deal with workload

He opened up to gay lifestyle magazine Attitude about the band’s hiatus, Louis Tomlinson’s impending fatherhood, accusations of homophobia and his plans to marry girlfriend Sophia Smith.

He said: “I’m not afraid to say that I actually went through a pretty bad (drinking) stage. And for that time in my life, that was perfect for me. I mean, you’re away from home and that can get hard. Also there were a lot of things on my mind and that’s what helped me through.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited