One Direction ‘could reunite onstage’ to pay tribute to Liam Payne

The late singer is set to be honoured at this year's Brit Awards

Payne died aged 31 in October last year after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

He is set to be remembered at this year's Brit Awards, which will take place on Saturday, March 1 at London's O2 Arena.

Rumours are swirling that his One Direction bandmates - Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan - could reunite onstage to remember the late singer, alongside other artists.

A source told The Sun: “The tribute to Liam at this year’s awards show has caused a real buzz and speculation that the remaining One Direction bandmates could finally come back together again on stage.

“It would be an entirely fitting way to honour Liam and talks are already under way about how to make this segment of the Brits unforgettable."

They continued: “Liam loved the Brit Awards and attended and performed many times over the years, both with 1D and as a solo artist, and will forever be part of the show’s history.

“It’s still in the very early stages of preparation and the finer details are still being worked out, with official approaches to be made in coming weeks, but there are set to be a mixture of performances, tasteful photo and video montages and a live orchestra.

“As well as the possibility of the One Direction lads being involved, other stars from the industry will be on hand to remember Liam on the night.”

Payne won seven Brits with One Direction, and performed at the event twice as a solo artist, and twice with the band.

The Bris Awards previously held a tribute set David Bowie following his passing in 2016.