Liam Payne’s Family Shares Tribute Ahead Netflix Series Premiere

The trailer for Netflix's new singing competition series Building the Band, featuring the late Liam Payne, was released to emotional responses from Payne's sister, Ruth Gibbins. Payne, who died in October 2024 at age 31, completed filming the show before his passing, and his family has approved his posthumous inclusion. The series involves contestants forming bands based solely on musical compatibility without seeing each other until the bands are finalized. Hosted by AJ McLean, with Nicole Scherzinger as mentor and judge, the show also features guest judges Payne and Kelly Rowland. Gibbins expressed immense pride and sadness that Payne never got to see the final product, praising his performance and legacy. Netflix worked closely with Payne's family to ensure the show's tone was respectful, and the series is set to premiere on July 9, 2025.