Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy eyed up for UK TV gigs after impressing bosses with ‘brave’ interview

In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Kate previously responded to cruel claims she was only ever with Liam for fame and money

 

LIAM Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy is being eyed up for a string of UK TV gigs after impressing ITV bosses.

The social media influencer, 25, who continues to grieve for One Direction star Liam, appeared on Lorraine this week for a moving interview.

Portrait of Kate Cassidy.
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Kate Cassidy is being eyed up for a number of TV rolesCredit: Dan Charity

Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy at the Atlantis The Royal Grand Reveal.
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Devastated Kate has been grieving for Liam since his tragic death in OctoberCredit: Getty
She is now open to other telly offers as she continues to rebuild her life.

A source told The Sun: “Kate is at a crossroads in her life. She’s bravely dealing with her grief but at the same time she’s considering all her options.

“She now has an in with ITV following her brief stint on Lorraine for Mental Health Awareness Day.”

This week Kate appeared on Lorraine to launch the mental health campaign March4March, which encourages viewers to go outside and be active in a bid to boost their wellbeing.

Another source close to Kate added: “Kate did the Lorraine interview to support their March4March mental health campaign which is close to her heart and would have be close to Liam’s heart too.

“She is still grieving and not considering reality TV offers at this stage as it is far too soon after Liam’s death.

” She is trying to rebuild her life while at the same time offer support and comfort to those who are also experiencing grief and loss where she can.”

Tearful Kate spoke of how she was drawn to the campaign immediately because of the number four in its name.

The digit is Kate and Liam’s angel number, an idea that dates back to Ancient Greece and the belief that numbers hold spiritual properties.

She has 444 tattooed on her hands in Liam’s memory and often includes it in her social media captions.

Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy opens up exclusively about the star’s final days
Kate wiped away tears in the interview as she admitted she finds it hard to speak about Liam, who she dated for two years, in the past tense.

She said: “I find myself talking about him so much in the present tense.

“I don’t even feel the need to correct myself. That’s part of my healing journey.

“I’m still working on accepting the fact that he’s not here any more.

“It’s hard for me to refer to him in the past tense, and when I do refer to him in the past tense it almost stings that little bit more because… it just… it’s more official.”

She also said she has her “harder days, but I’m surrounded by such a great support system that I cannot thank enough”.

Kate Cassidy on Lorraine remembering Liam Payne.
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Kate grew tearful in an interview on Lorraine this weekCredit: ITV

NEW CHAPTER

The gutsy appearance impressed viewers and TV bosses and has helped to broaden Kate’s fanbase.

A source said: “Out of something so tragic, Kate is doing her best to use her platform as a force for good.”

The couple shared his rented multi-million dollar mansion in Florida.

Kate is now temporarily living back at home with family in New Jersey while she navigates this difficult time in her life.

Last month, she gave her first interview after Liam’s death to The Sun.

During the sit down chat, she addressed cruel speculation from trolls that she was with him for fame and money.

Kate Cassidy and Liam Payne at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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The grieving star recently went back to a museum in LA which she visited with LiamCredit: Instagram

Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy posing together.
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The couple were together for two years
Reports after Liam’s death claimed the late singer paid Kate a monthly allowance of $10,000 and allowed her to use his credit card on which she would spend up to $25,000 a month on clothing and beauty products.

“Obviously, after his death, there was a lot of speculation, and things that were said about me, and I was getting called certain labels,” Kate said.

“Liam and I had a relationship where I couldn’t possibly work a nine to five job with his work and his lifestyle and I moved across the world to be with him.

“He showed me our relationship was so special because we balanced each other out so much.

“So you know when people come and point a finger at me saying, ‘You took an allowance and you had living expenses’ or whatever, at the end of the day it’s nobody’s business except for me and Liam.

“I never (asked him for money). Yeah, it’s upsetting but it’s just about having thick skin and I’m never going to let anybody tell me how my relationship was with Liam. The only two people that really know how strong a relationship was are me and Liam.

 

“And I know that our relationship was so authentic and real.

“It’s something literally you would see out of a movie. I’ll never let anybody tell me otherwise.”