Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate shares truth behind 'living allowance' claims
Kate Cassidy has spoken out on claims that she was paid a 'living allowance' by her late boyfriend paid her an allowance after she quit her regular job to be with him
Kate Cassidy has spoken out on claims that she was paid a 'living allowance' by her late boyfriend paid her an allowance after she quit her regular job to be with himKate Cassidy has addressed claims she was given a 'living allowance' (
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Daniel BirdAssistant Celebrity and Entertainment Editor
Kate Cassidy has revealed the truth behind claims Liam Payne gave her a "living allowance."
The former waitress has spoken for the first time since Liam's death. Liam, who found fame as one fifth of One Direction tragically died in October 2024. Aged 31, Liam fell from the balcony of his third floor hotel room in Argentina, where he and Cassidy had been holidaying. He died after suffering multiple traumas leading to an "internal and external haemorrhage".
In the wake of his death, social media had become flooded with claims about Kate's living arrangements after she quit her regular job and moved to London to be with the Teardrops musician. When they met, Kate was working as a waitress in a South Carolina bar. One night in September 2022 changed her life forever when her childhood crushed refused to leave until he had her number.
Now, in a tearful interview, Kate has defended claims that she dated the mega star for his fame and fortune – insisting that this couldn't be further from the truth. She said that there had been "a lot of speculation" about their relationship and was tarnished by certain labels.
Due to her relationship with Liam, she claims it was near impossible to work a regular job due to his lifestyle. But, their relationship became "balanced". She told The Sun: "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.
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