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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Roisin O'Connor

Liam Payne’s family approves release of final project

  • Liam Payne's family has approved the release of Netflix's Building the Band, a music competition series featuring the late pop star as a guest judge.
  • The former One Direction singer, who died in October 2024, aged 31, after falling from a hotel balcony, was involved in the show before his death.
  • The show involves aspiring singers teaming up based on musical compatibility without seeing each other, judged on connection, chemistry, and merit.
  • It is hosted by Backstreet Boys founding member AJ McLean with Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger as a mentor. Payne appears as a guest judge alongside former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland.
  • Fans have expressed both excitement and sadness about seeing unaired clips of Payne, with some noting it will be his final project.

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