Netflix releases first look at Liam Payne's final TV appearance before his tragic death
By HANNAH MCDONALD
Netflix has released a first look at Liam Payne's final ever TV appearance after his tragic death last year.
Filmed before the One Direction star's death in October 2024, Building The Band will see talented singers vie for a chance to form the next great band sight unseen.
And on Wednesday, Netflix released a trailer, first seen at its TUDUM event, for the new 10-part series - which will feature the late singer as a guest judge.
In a similar vein to The Voice, contestants will audition each other to form their own band while all sat in individual booths so they can't see each other.
In the trailer, viewers were shown a glimpse of the Love Is Blind-esque set featuring the pods and a look at how the show works, with a contestant singing his heart out while the others performers listened from their booths.
Liam did not feature in the first look of the talent show, which airs on July 9, and neither did the show's other judges Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland or host AJ McLean.
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Netflix has released a first look at Liam Payne's final ever TV appearance after his tragic death last year
In the trailer viewers are shown a glimpse of the Love Is Blind-esque set featuring the pods and a look at how the show works, with a contestant singing his heart out while the others performers listen from their booths
One Direction fans were brought to tears as Netflix confirmed the release date of the late singer's new music competition series, Building the Band.
The celebrity mentors will bring their 'unparalleled expertise and personal band experience to the competition'.
Netflix finished filming the show prior to the former One Direction star's sudden death and has since confirmed that his family reviewed the series and is supportive of his inclusion.
The streaming giant announced on Wednesday that the show's first four episodes will launch on July 9.
New episodes will roll out every Wednesday over the course of 10 episodes.
Liam's fans expressed their devastation as they reacted to the announcement news.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one said: 'Oh it's gonna be so hard... Liam.'
Filmed before the One Direction star's death in October 2024 , Building The Band will see talented singers vie for a chance to form the next great band sight unseen
In a similar vein to The Voice, contestants will audition each other to form their own band while all sat in individual booths so they can't see each other
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And on Wednesday, Netflix released a trailer, first seen at its TUDUM event, for the new 10-part series - which will feature the late singer as a guest judge
'Heartbreaking to see Liam Payne in this poster,' another wrote. 'It's going to be his final project forever. I'm going to be crying my eyes out watching this show.'
A third continued: 'Oh Liam... you should've been here. Your post sharing this poster, full of excitement and passion should've been the one where I saw it first.
'I know you're screaming about this wherever you are.'
'Not prepared,' another said. 'Idk if I'll be able to watch.'
A fifth confessed: 'I'll be sobbing in my room while I watch.'
'Building the Band brings together talented singers for a truly unique competition show where building the perfect band is all about chemistry,' the show's official synopsis reads.
'The singers are in complete control as they seek to form their very own bands in individual "booths" without ever seeing each other.
'All they have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit. What will happen when the bands finally meet, and looks, choreography, and style come into play?
'With incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal — to find the next great music band —t he stage is set for an unforgettable experience.'
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Liam died aged 31 on October 16 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after falling from a hotel
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Liam was one of five members of hit boyband One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan
Fans across the world were stunned by his passing and an outpouring of grief culminated in a touching funeral attended by musical royalty and all of his former bandmates.
His medical cause of death was announced to be 'polytrauma,' a term which means a person has multiple traumatic injuries to their body.
Liam was one of five members of hit boyband One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan.
The band were formed on Simon Cowell's The X Factor before becoming an international sensation.
They split in 2016 after Zayn decided to leave the band.
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