Cheryl, the former X Factor UK judge and mother of Liam Payne’s son, is asking for respect following the death of the One Direction singer. “As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time,

Singer and former "The X Factor" judge Cheryl Cole called media outlets out for taking advantage of ex-partner Liam Payne's sudden death when they posted cropped photos of his lifeless body. "As I try to navigate this earth shattering event,

Factor when Liam Payne auditioned on the show and the two went on to develop a relationship much later as well.