Update: He had previously appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” with One Direction.
Wednesday, Liam Payne made his first appearance as a solo artist.
He appeared in two segments on the show. First, he joined Fallon, Ashton Kutcher, Vanessa Hudgens and Mario Batali for the latest edition of “Secret Ingredient.”
Later, he took the stage to perform “Strip That Down.”
Videos of the “Secret Ingredient” and “Strip That Down” performance follow. Photos from the taping are also embedded.
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0697 — Pictured: Musical Guest Liam Payne performs “Strip That Down” on June 21, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0697 — Pictured: Musical Guest Liam Payne performs “Strip That Down” on June 21, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0697 — Pictured: Musical Guest Liam Payne performs “Strip That Down” on June 21, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0697 — Pictured: (l-r) Actor Ashton Kutcher, host Jimmy Fallon, singer Vanessa Hudgens, and singer Liam Payne during “Secret Ingredient” on June 21, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0697 — Pictured: (l-r) Actor Ashton Kutcher during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on June 21, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0697 — Pictured: (l-r) Chef Mario Batali during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on June 21, 2017 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)
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Last month, Liam Payne released his debut solo single “Strip That Down (featuring Quavo).”
Wednesday night, the former One Direction member performs the song on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
The performance marks Payne’s first “Tonight Show” appearance as a solo artist.
Not simply there to perform, Payne additionally participates in a “Secret Ingredient” bit with Fallon, interview Ashton Kutcher and surprise visitor Vanessa Hudgens.
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