TRAGIC Liam Payne was allegedly seen arguing with a mystery woman in the hotel lobby just three hours before his fatal fall, a guest has claimed.

Michael Fleischmann was also staying at the Casa Sur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires and claims he saw the One Direction star “very upset” as he argued about money in front of other guests.

10

One of the final posts of Liam Payne on SnapchatCredit: snapchat

10

He allegedly was involved in a heated argument with a woman in the CasaSur lobby, a guest claimed

10

Liam tragically fell from a third floor balcony at the hotel in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaCredit: AP

10

The American, who is based in Argentina, told local newspaper The Buenos Aires Herald what he saw unfold at the boutique hotel around 2pm local time.

According to Fleischmann, the Brit singer kept repeating: “I’ll give you US$20,000 dollars just because I can. I have US$55 million and I like to help people.”

Fleischmann said he didn’t realise it was Liam at first, but later recognised the star as the man he’d seen in the hotel lobby when news of his tragic death broke.

He described the 31-year-old as “a man with an English accent who seemed to be causing a disturbance”.

The guest claimed Liam “seemed very upset, agitated, a little wild, walking around and pacing,” as well as “very energised”.

It comes as…

Fleischmann’s mum, Toni, added the star was allegedly also yelling, saying he could help the woman.

He continued: “We don’t know what they were doing before that, but she looked very uncomfortable and he kept repeating that information.”

The Fleischmanns claimed the woman was probably a local as she was speaking Spanish and had a translator by her side, who was also trying to stop the alleged argument.

Troubling pics from Liam Payne’s hotel room show white powder after fall

10

This is understood to be the final photo of Liam

10

White powder and burnt aluminium foil was allegedly pictured inside Liam’s hotel roomCredit: Clarin

10

A smashed up TV and champagne glasses were also picturedCredit: Clarin

10

Aluminium foil was also seen in the bath of the hotel roomCredit: Clarin
Toni said: “It just looked like she was extremely uncomfortable with him, and a little apprehensive.”

The mum added the hotel lobby was almost empty at the time of the alleged altercation, saying:  “It was just my son, me, Liam Payne, the woman and the staff.

“The manager was trying to politely intervene or calm him down. There was a feeling of anxiety in the area.”

Although it was only verbal, the Fleischmanns were concerned that it might get more heated.

According to Michael, “the situation definitely felt very tense”.

After that, the mum and son went up to their room just as Liam allegedly got in an elevator.

Michael said: “He kind of pushed my arm out of the way. That’s the last I saw him.”

He then claims to have exited the elevator with his mum before seeing the mystery woman outside talking on the phone.

It comes as cops probing Liam’s tragic death have reportedly spoken with two key witnesses who may have been the last people to see him alive.

The ex-One Direction star died after tragically falling from his hotel balcony on Wednesday afternoon.

Argentina’s prosecutor’s office said two women who were allegedly with Liam the night before his death have now provided statements.

It is understood both women then left the Hotel CasaSur without him after waiting for the Brit in the lobby on Wednesday, Argentine outlet Infobae reports.

10

Police pictured outside the hotelCredit: AP

10

A fan stands in front of a makeshift memorial outside the hotel in the Palermo neighbourhood of the Argentine capitalCredit: AP
While police haven’t given any indication that they were involved in his death, the women could help determine what happened in the hours before.

There is no indication that the women could be involved in any way in the star’s fatal fall.

Liam was in Buenos Aires for his ex-bandmate Niall Horan’s tour when he died after falling from the third floor on Wednesday afternoon.

Emergency services chief Alberto Crescenti said initial findings point towards him fracturing his skull.

A final 911 call from hotel staff on Wednesday revealed they needed “urgent assistance” from cops to help with a guest “behaving erratically”.

Liam had shared a post on Snapchat only minutes before his death showing himself with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy looking into a mirror.

Tributes have poured in for the singer with celebrities and fans alike sharing their heartbreak.

One Direction statements in full

We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. 

But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.

The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.

We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam. – Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.

Louis Tomlinson wrote: “His experience from a young age, his perfect pitch, his stage presence, his gift for writing. The list goes on.

“Thank you for shaping us Liam.

“I want you to know that if Bear ever needs me I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was.

“I wish I got a chance to say goodbye and tell you one more time how much I loved you.”

Zayn Malik said: “Liam I have found myself talking out loud to you, hoping you can hear me, I can’t help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives.

“I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life.

“When I was missing home as a 17-year-old kid, you would always be there with a positive outlook and reassuring smile and let me know you were my friend and that I was loved.”

He added: “When it came to the music, Liam, you were the most qualified in every sense.

“I knew nothing in comparison, I was a novice child with no experience and you were already a professional.

“I lost a brother when you left us and can’t explain to you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly.

“I will cherish all the memories I have with you in my heart forever”.

Harry Styles wrote: “I am truly devastated by Liam’s passing.

“His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it.

“Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious.

“He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving.

“The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend.

“My heart breaks for Karen, Geoff, Nicola and Ruth, his son Bear, and all those around the world who knew and loved him, as I did.”

And Niall Horan wrote: “I’m absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn’t feel real.

“Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and always made everyone feel happy and secure.

“All the laughs we had over the years, sometimes about the simplest of things, keep coming to mind through the sadness.

“We got to live out our wildest dreams together and I will cherish every moment we had forever. The bond and friendship we had doesn’t happen often in a lifetime.

“I feel so fortunate that I got to see him recently. I sadly didn’t know that after saying goodbye and hugging him that evening, I would be saying goodbye forever. It’s heartbreaking.

“My love and condolences go out to Geoff, Karen, Ruth, Nicola and of course his son Bear.”