Liam Payne's Final TV Appearance Released Posthumously on Netflix

Netflix is set to premiere "Building the Band," a new music competition show featuring Liam Payne in his final television appearance before his death in October 2024. The series, which debuts on July 9, includes Payne as a guest judge alongside Kelly Rowland and Nicole Scherzinger, with AJ McLean hosting. The show gives contestants an experience similar to singing competitions, where they audition without seeing each other and select bandmates based solely on vocal performance. In the released trailer, Payne appears happy and engaged, mentoring aspiring singers and drawing on his experience as a member of One Direction, the iconic boy band formed on The X Factor. Payne's final project highlights his passion for music and mentoring, as he emphasizes the importance of connection among band members. His death at age 31 followed a fall from a hotel balcony in Argentina earlier this year.