THIS is the first look at Liam Payne in his final TV show as Netflix released the trailer for Building The Band.
Netflix has released the trailer for Liam Payne’s last Netflix show[/caption]
He will appear in the new singing competition, Building the Band[/caption]
He will sit as a judge alongside Kelly Rowland and Nicole Scherzinger[/caption]
Viewers will finally get to see the last project from the late One Direction star.
According to the streamer, 50 singers will form six bands without ever seeing each other in Building The Band.
Liam Payne will make a posthumous appearance as a judge in the new TV format in what was his final TV series before his tragic death in Argentina.
In a similar format to the hit Netflix dating show, Love Is Blind, the series seeks to form a new hit music group, but on voice and connection only.
Singers and artists show off their vocal talent in isolated and individual sound booths.
The singers will be in complete control over the audition process as they cannot see the other auditioning artists.
They will judge their fellow competitors purely on their raw vocal talents and musical compatibility, chemistry, and connection as they decide who they want to group up with.
When they do eventually meet in person, the competition could get tough as looks, choreography, work ethic and style all come into the forefront.
AJ Mclean from The Backstreet Boys will front the new series as he is joined by a set of former judges of The X Factor.
All three of the panel rose to fame as they featured in highly-popular and world famous bands.
Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger joined the series as she serves as a mentor to the groups with an overseeing eye.
Destiny‘s Child legend Kelly Rowland, 44, will be sat directly beside Liam as a guest judge.
Sunset Boulevard star Nicole, 46, will also fulfill a role as a judge alongside her fellow music experts.
Together, the trio will bring their unparalleled music expertise and personal experience of being in a band to the forthcoming show.
After he was introduced alongside his fellow panelists in the clip, he declared to the contestants: “I need to see that connection between you guys.”
Tributes to Liam Payne
SHOCKED fans, former co-workers, loved ones and friends flooded social media with sad tributes to Liam Payne after news of his death emerged.
Harry Styles’ mum Anne was among the first from One Direction’s camp to share her reaction, posting a photo of Liam and writing ‘Just a boy…’ alongside a broken heart emoji.
Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden shared an image of the pair together with the words: “Such an awful tragedy.
“Sending love to his family and all those who loved him.”
X Factor star Olly Murs told fans he was “devastated” and “lost for words”.
He wrote on social media: “Liam shared the same passions as me, the same dreams so to see his life now end so young hits hard, I’m truly gutted and devastated for his Family and of course his son Bear losing a dad x”.
Liam Gallagher said he was “very sad” and told his followers on X: “Life is precious Kids, you only get to do it once, go easy.”
Former X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary has also expressed his shock and spoke on This Morning.
He said: “I remember him as a 14 year old turning up to audition on The X Factor, and blowing us away singing Sinatra. He just loved to sing.
“He was always a joy, had time for everyone, polite, grateful, and was always humble.”
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball reacted to the “devastating news” on her show and told fans she hugged her own son Woody tight this morning.
JLS band member Marvin Humes reflected on his memories with the singer, sharing: “I first met Liam in 2008 with the JLS boys whilst auditioning for X Factor..he was 14 years old..
“We instantly clicked and looked at him as a little brother..that year it worked out for us but not for him and then 2 years later he went back to audition and One Direction was born..the rest is history..
“Absolutely heartbroken by the tragic news..Liam you wanted to be a global superstar and you did it bro..just can’t believe that things have ended this way..it’s shocking..my thoughts and prayers are with all your family and friends brother..RIP.”
Niall Horan’s brother Greg shared an emotional tribute to Liam, praising him as a “top young man”.
He added: “You will be forever missed. Liam, words can’t describe how much I want to grab my brother and mind him now while the world shows their memories of you and him and the boys.
“My heart goes out to your family parents and sisters and your son Bear and your 1D brothers.
“10th October we met and we started out that evening as 5 families into one big one 1D family thank you for all the laughs bro watch down on all your family and mind them lots of love kiddo x x x 1D 4 LIFE x x x”
German DJ Anton Zaslavski, otherwise known as Zedd, has taken to X with a devastated statement.
The producer, who worked with Liam on his 2017 hit Get Low, wrote: “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking…”
American singer, Charlie Puth, who was friends with Liam and also collaborated with him on a song called Bedroom Floor, has posted a series of Instagram stories dedicated to him.
Alongside photos of the two of them together in their younger days, Charlie wrote: “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me.
“He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I can not believe he is gone…
“I am so upset right now, may he rest in peace. I am so sorry…”
Irish singer duo Jedward also took to social media, saying: “RIP Liam Payne. Condolences to friends and family.”
In another tweet, they added: “Sending strength to Cheryl and his son Bear. And all the One direction Family. RIP Liam Payne.”
American media personality Paris Hilton shared: “So upsetting to hear the news of Liam Payne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend.”
ITV weather presenter Alex Beresford shared a news video about Liam’s tragic death on Instagram, adding: “Can’t believe this! RIP Liam.”
Meanwhile Love Island star Molly Marsh penned: “I’m so taken aback, rest in peace.”
James Cordon also paid his own tribute, describing the star as a “loving and kind soul”.
The Gavin and Stacey actor wrote on Instagram: “Talking about Liam in the past tense is utterly heart-breaking.
“I will treasure the moments I got to spend with him. My thoughts are with his family today x.”
Payne previously appeared on Cordon’s The Late Late Show in America.
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirwall – who won X Factor with her bandmates one year after One Direction took part – described him as “the first friend I made in this industry”.
She said: “We fell out of touch as the years went by, but back in 2008 he was the first friend I made in this industry.
“Both of us so young, so ambitious, both hoping we’d ‘make it’. I hope you are at peace now”.
Camila Cabello described his death as a “tragedy” and said he “made an impression” on her when she was a young girl.
The star was also seen to be engaging with the studio crowd as he gave remarks on the process of the competition.
Comparing the journey with One Direction – who were also formed from solo artists in a competition, he admitted: “How these bands are put together is not normal.”
He sarcastically added: “We were not put together that way.”
Liam tragically passed away in October last year after he plunged from a third-storey balcony in Buenos Aires.
I need to see that connection between you guys!
Liam Payne
He wrapped production of the new series in August, just two months before his untimely death in Manchester’s Aviva Studios.
The streamer decided to put the release of the show on hold in the wake of the tragic incident.
Giving his critique to contestants, Liam remarked that he needed to see ‘connection’[/caption]
The late One Direction singer could be seen enthusiastically reacting with the studio audience[/caption]
Kelly, Liam and Nicole were all in globally famous music groups[/caption]
Netflix previously put the release of the show on hold in the wake of his tragic passing[/caption]
Building the Band will premiere on Netflix on July 9th.
