Kate Cassidy has found love again after the sudden passing of her boyfriend and One Direction singer Liam Payne.
The 26-year-old has shared multiple videos to TikTok that appear to show the same man, identified only as Michael.
Kate Cassidy Soft Launches New Relationship
Cassidy—who dated Payne for two years before his tragic death—shared the first video via TikTok on Sunday, March 15.
In her post, she is seen walking through an apartment wearing a long-sleeved bodycon dress as she jumps into the arms of a waiting man. The man wore a white button down shirt and black pants as he grabbed her around the waist with one arm and spins.
The clip is set to “Dracula (JENNIE Remix)” by Tame Impala and JENNIE, which Cassidy lip syncs throughout the video.
“ugh🥰😍” she added in the caption.
In a follow-up video shared Monday, March 16, the brunette beauty is dressed down in baggy jeans and a white tank top. The same man, this time identified as “Michael” in the caption, scooped her up in a bridal style and spins her as they walk through a garden.
Olivia Newton-John’s “Hopelessly Devoted” plays over the clip. Cassidy added a simple black heart emoji in the caption.
While little is known of their relationship, this marks the first time since Payne’s death that Cassidy has introduced fans to a new man.
Fans Show Support for Kate Cassidy
The comments section was flooded with comments from fans of Cassidy and Payne showing their support for her new relationship.
“As a young widow who is dating again I approve this message. We love you Kate we all miss Liam and always will but you deserve to feel love again. It’s going to be different as it should be it’s honestly amazing I know my man is cheering me on as is Liam to you,” one follower wrote.
“i’m so, so happy for you kate. you deserve love 🤍” another commented.
A third added, “Liam would be so happy to see you happy! So glad to see you smile again.”
Liam and Kate began dating in 2022 while she was working at a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina. Their relationship progressed quickly as they often documented their nights out and travels via social media.
Payne tragically died after falling from the balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in October 2024. Despite being on a trip to South America together, Cassidy had flown home early.
“I will love you for the rest of my life and beyond, carrying our dreams and memories everywhere I go,” she shared in a tribute after his passing, per Us Weekly.
