sep 5, 2010 - "Liam is the 2nd favorite to win the X Factor"

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https://metro.co.uk/2010/09/05/x-factor-2010-liam-payne-second-favourite-behind-gamu-nhengu-3435616/

Okay this timeline isn't about Liam, but this is important. It seems as though with Liam having been on the show previously and Harry being a newcomer, Liam was supposed to play the role Harry ended up playing.

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