AJ McLean Reaches Out to Liam Payne Before Death

AJ McLean expressed concern for his friend Liam Payne just a day before the latter's tragic death, sending him a message asking, 'Hey man, are you good?' after two weeks of silence. The two had developed a close friendship while working on the Netflix series 'Building the Band,' where they bonded over their shared experiences as former teen idols and their struggles with substance abuse. AJ described Payne as a 'light' and an 'old soul,' emphasizing the emotional connection they shared through candid discussions about sobriety. Unfortunately, Payne, who fell from a hotel balcony in Argentina under the influence of drugs and alcohol, did not respond to AJ's message. Following the incident, AJ reflected on the pain of not knowing why his friend didn’t reply, highlighting the complexities of mental health and addiction. The future of their Netflix series remains uncertain in light of this tragedy.