TRAGIC pop star Liam Payne is “amazing” on Netflix talent show Building The Band, according to a series exec.
The late One Direction star’s final project sees Liam as a judge alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland with Backstreet Boys’ AJ McClean as host.
Liam is a judge on Netflix’s new talent contest, his last project before his passing in October last year[/caption]
The first four episodes drop today.
Showrunner Cat Lawson said: “The show is dedicated to Liam. We all loved him and he was amazing in the show.”
She added that Liam’s death in October deeply affected the team, adding: “You get to know people really quickly [on these shows] and he was a glorious person.”
The show is a blend of The Voice and Love Is Blind, with singers auditioning in closed containers so they’re selected on talent alone.
Last month, The Sun revealed that the show kicked off with a special dedication to the memory of Liam and his family.
Before the competition started, host AJ appeared on screen to pay tribute to the star.
AJ says: “When we came together to film Building The Band, we never imagined we’d soon be saying goodbye to our friend, Liam Payne.
“Liam is a guest judge in later episodes and through his presence we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice.
“It is through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family.”
It was a bittersweet moment for fans of Liam and One Direction last week when Netflix dropped the trailer for the show, and featured him extensively throughout.
