Netflix’s Building the Band Awards 3Quency Following Liam Payne’s 2024 Death

Netflix's reality competition show Building the Band, which features musicians forming bands without seeing each other, has concluded its first season with the girl group 3Quency emerging as winners. The show, filming of which included late One Direction singer and judge Liam Payne, was released posthumously following his death in October 2024. Payne, who drew from his own experience forming a band on The X-Factor, offered meaningful advice and support to contestants, particularly 3Quency, helping them prepare for the challenges of the music industry. Producers and Payne's family decided to keep his presence in the show, honoring his dedication and mentorship. The final episode included a tribute to Payne, highlighting the impact he had on the cast and crew. The show is available on Netflix, and discussions about a potential second season are underway.