Posthumous appearance to ‘build the band'
British pop star Liam Payne's final TV appearance is finally on the horizon, less than a year after he died suddenly in Argentina.
Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming singing competition series "Building the Band", which features the late One Direction singer as one of its guest judges. The series, set to premiere July 9, could bring a sense of closure for fans of Payne, who began his singing career as a contestant on the competition series X Factor.
In the teaser, Payne offers his wisdom to aspiring singers, urging them, "I need to feel the connection between you guys". The singer knew a thing or two about group chemistry: during his second X Factor foray in 2010, judges Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzinger decided Payne should join fellow contestants Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson to form One Direction. Despite losing the crown, the quintet went on to become a pop sensation best known for songs including What Makes You Beautiful and Story of My Life.
Building the Band reunites Payne with Scherzinger, whose role is judge and mentor. Destiny's Child alum Kelly Rowland also serves as a guest judge. Backstreet Boys singer and Payne's friend AJ McLean is the show's host.
The series features 50 singers who work with the veteran musicians to form six bands.
Netflix confirmed Payne's posthumous appearance earlier this month as it released a first look and announced the series' premiere date. The streamer wrapped production on Building the Band before Payne's death and received support from the singer's family to push forward. Payne's "family reviewed the series and is supportive of his inclusion", Netflix said in a statement.
Payne died October 16, 2024, after falling from a balcony at a Buenos Aires hotel. He was 31. — Los Angeles Times
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