Liam Payne is ‘amazing' in Building The Band, says Netflix exec as they share update on tragic 1D star's final project
The late One Direction star's final project sees Liam as a judge alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland with Backstreet Boys' AJ McClean as host.
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Liam Payne is 'amazing' on Netflix talent show Building The Band, says a show insider
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Liam is a judge on Netflix's new talent contest, his last project before his passing in October last year
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The first four episodes drop today.
Showrunner Cat Lawson said: 'The show is dedicated to Liam. We all loved him and he was amazing in the show.'
She added that
The show is a blend of The Voice and Love Is Blind, with singers auditioning in closed containers so they're selected on talent alone.
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Before the competition started, host AJ appeared on screen to pay tribute to the star.
AJ says: 'When we came together to film
'Liam is a guest judge in later episodes and through his presence we see his deep love for music and his unwavering commitment to helping others find their voice.
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'It is through that spirit that we dedicate this series to Liam and his family.'
It was a bittersweet moment for fans of Liam and
One Direction
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