Liam Payne's sisters speak on late singer's new Netflix show
Liam Payne's two sisters have broken their silence before the release of their brother's final project, filmed just weeks before his untimely passing.
Netflix has released the trailer for their new singing competition Building the Band, which Payne had signed on to judge just two months before his death at age 31.
The streaming giant had shared a statement about the show on Tuesday, saying Payne's family had reviewed it and had been 'supportive of his inclusion in it'.
Payne's older sister Ruth Gibbins took to Instagram on Wednesday to publicly share her thoughts with her followers on the Netflix production.
'I didn't know whether to share this, but it felt weird when I've raved about Liam's work and achievements for the last 15 years,' she wrote, sharing the trailer on her Instagram account.
'I'm heartbroken he never got to see how great he is in this show.
'He knew he had done a good job; we all told him this when we were at filming but watching it back … WOW!
'You're a star Liam, you always were and always will be.
'There are a range of emotions I felt watching this, but one of the main ones is immeasurable pride always – miss you more every day.' Ruth Gibbins posted a statement about her brother Liam on her story. Credit: Instagram
The Strip That Down singer's other sister Nicola Payne posted a statement about the show on her Instagram on Thursday.
'Over the years I've shared many achievements and momentous occasions as a proud sister and I couldn't be prouder of this show, I know (Liam would be) proud too,' she said on her story.
'Watching this over the past few months has given me/us a way to still feel close to you and see you at your best.
'I'm so glad the world gets to see it now – you are a shining star, I miss you more than words can say, I love you more than that.
'I'm so sad you're not here – it's not fair!' Liam's other sister Nicola also spoke out about her brother's final project. Credit: Instagram
The One Direction alum appeared as a judge on the singing competition show alongside Destiny's Child's Kelly Rowland and The Pussycat Doll's Nicole Scherzinger, with the show hosted by Backstreet Boys alum AJ McClean.
The first four episodes of Building the Band premiere on Netflix on July 9, with follow-up episodes dropping on July 16 and 23.
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