BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills breaks down in tears live on air during Liam Payne tribute

Scott Mills breaks down in tears during message to Liam Payne's father on Radio 2 showSource BBC Radio

Transcript

00:00I remember I was invited to the premiere of the One Direction movie, remember they had

00:05a movie out about their journey, and Liam asked if his dad, Jeff, could have a selfie.

00:12And now Jeff listened to the show every day, and he still texts him, Radio 2, to this day.

00:18And I always remember cringing and laughing with Liam about how Jeff, through his son,

00:24had photos with literally the most famous people in the world, David Beckham, Pharrell,

00:31Mariah Carey, and after all that, he just said, I just want a selfie with Scott Mills.

00:39So Jeff, I don't know if you're hearing this, but my heart goes out to you today, and to

00:46the rest of Liam's family, and of course to his little boy.

00:50And I just feel so incredibly sad about all of this.

00:55Liam, we had so much fun, and you were always the kindest, most caring person to me.

01:03And thank you for letting me be part of your ride.

01:08I will never forget it.

01:09The band were all so lovely, always, but Liam was kind of the grown up one in the group,

01:17the wise one.

01:19And I can't bear that this is where Liam's story has ended.

01:24Liam, this one's for you, and for your family, and for all your fans.