Sharon Osbourne has taken aim at the music industry following the death of Liam Payne. Osbourne, a former judge on The X Factor where Payne's career kicked off, confirmed that "we all let you down" in a tribute to the One Direction singer.

Sharon Osbourne has shared a tribute to Liam Payne, who died on Wednesday (October 16) at the age of 31 — but has accused the music industry of letting down the One Direction star. Osbourne, 72, was a judge on The X Factor,

Liam Payne was "just a kid" when he entered "one of the toughest industries in the world", says former X-Factor judge.

Fellow British boy band veteran Robbie Williams said Payne's "trial and tribulations" were similar to his struggles in Take That, echoing Osbourne's thoughts on the downsides of fame.