A new report has emerged, shedding light on the struggles that former One Direction member Liam Payne faced regarding his sexuality, along with disturbing allegations about his relationship with his ex-fiancée, Maya Henry. According to a detailed account by Rolling Stone, Payne allegedly pressured Henry into terminating a pregnancy in 2020 by giving her an ultimatum.
The report claims that Payne, who had an on-again, off-again relationship with Henry from 2018 to 2022, privately struggled with his sexuality. Multiple sources revealed to Rolling Stone that Payne reportedly sexted other men while he was in a relationship with Maya. A shocking incident further came to light when Henry allegedly discovered the messages after Payne “accidentally broadcast them to their TV.”
The situation reportedly escalated in 2020 when Maya found herself facing a difficult decision. According to sources, Liam allegedly sent her a long message outlining an ultimatum: either she would have an abortion and stay with him, or he would not acknowledge her or the child. The source described the situation as a surprise to Maya, as Liam had previously expressed a desire to start a family with her and they were actively trying for a child at the time.
In the same report, it was revealed that Maya, who was 25 at the time, chose to terminate the pregnancy. She later seemed to allude to the abortion in her 2024 novel, Looking Forward, in which she described experiences similar to what she had gone through. In an interview with People, she spoke about her character’s struggles, revealing that she experienced complications after the abortion and had to go to the hospital alone.
The Rolling Stone article also includes serious allegations of physical abuse during the tumultuous relationship. It claims that Liam allegedly pushed Maya down a flight of stairs and even chased her with an axe during their time together. Maya, in a statement, said that although Liam loved her deeply, his actions hurt her in ways she would never fully understand. She went on to say that the pain persisted long after their breakup.
Liam Payne, who became a father in March 2017 when he and his ex-partner Cheryl Cole welcomed their son, Bear, has not had any public comment on the allegations. Neither Payne’s family nor his representatives have responded to the Rolling Stone report.
Tragically, Liam Payne passed away on October 16, 2024, after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires. His then-girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, had been with him just days before the incident. An autopsy revealed that Payne died instantly from severe injuries resulting from the fall, while toxicology reports indicated the presence of alcohol, cocaine, and prescription antidepressants in his system at the time of his death.
This report, which uncovers the complex and troubling aspects of Liam Payne’s personal life, paints a picture of a man facing inner turmoil and an often tumultuous relationship.
