Nicole Scherzinger pays tribute to Liam Payne, warmly reflecting on their work on 'The X Factor' and more recently on Netflix's 'Building the Band.'

The former Pussycat Dolls singer is credited as being responsible for the formation of the best-selling band during the 2010 season of 'The X Factor' alongside Simon Cowell.

Nicole Scherzinger has broken her silence following Liam Payne’s tragic death at the age of 31. On Friday, the 46-year-old shared an emotional Instagram tribute to Payne. Alongside Simon Cowell, Scherzinger is credited for forming the late singer’s boy band One Direction,

Nicole Scherzinger, who mentored Liam Payne, has written a heartfelt post in memory of the former One Direction singer. She shared nostalgic photos of herself with Liam and expressed gratitude for his constant ability to bring happiness and laughter.

The Pussycat Dolls alum was a judge on "The X Factor" when Liam auditioned a second time in 2010 and played a pivotal role in the formation of One Direction. Scherzinger shared a

Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger was still in contact with Liam Payne just hours before he tragically fell to his death in Buenos Aires, Argentina, reports have claimed

Nicole Scherzinger was still in touch with the late One Direction star, Liam Payne, until the day he died, according to Andrew Lloyd Webber. The composer, 76, who wrote the music for Broadway production Sunset Blvd.