Simon Cowell, who was one of the masterminds behind the formation of the popular group One Direction in 2010, abandoned plans to find the next big boy band after the sudden disappearance of Liam Payne.

THE X factor the judge even halted the next Netflix show The next big boy band mid-production, after hearing about the Tears the death of the singer.

According to a source, “The number of gates they set up suggested that they expected hundreds, if not thousands, of people to arrive and fill the queues, but they only had a fraction of that kind of number.”

“Simon says the boyband is no more. It happened and Liam’s death accelerated that.

The source added: “A lot of the singers who are showing up are outcasts from groups that didn’t do well in previous talent shows.

Cowell believes the era of boy bands is now over. Online speed cameras revealed: “Simon must now come to terms with the fact that perhaps the era of the chart-topping boy band is over. It’s devastating for him but he’s realistic.

Payne’s death highlighted the price of fame and the bitter reality of showbiz.

The old One Direction The band member had a history of struggling with mental illness and drugs. Apparently, the harsh environment of showbiz led him to this state.

Liam Payne died on October 16. His funeral has yet to take place in his home town of Wolverhampton.