Liam Payne's sister shares 'immeasurable pride' over his final TV appearance
Ruth Gibbins has shared her pride at her late brother Liam Payne's appearance on Netflix's Building the Band, which was filmed before his tragic death
Liam Payne's sister Ruth shared her "immeasurable pride" after seeing her late brother in his final TV appearance. The late One Direction star, who tragically passed away at 31 last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina, features as a judge in the forthcoming Netflix series called Building the Band.
His sister Ruth Gibbins said she was "heartbroken" that he won't have the opportunity to see himself on the show. Ruth shared on her Instagram Stories: "I didn't know whether to share this, but it felt odd when I've raved about Liam's work and achievements for the past 15 years.
"I'm heartbroken he never got the chance to see how brilliant 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!".
Gibbins added: "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."
Building the Band debuts on Netflix on July 9 and presenter AJ McLean has assured that the series is "unlike anything you have ever seen before".
The Backstreet Boys singer stated last month: "Today's most talented singers in the world will audition for each other and choose their own bandmates before ever seeing them.
"Our judge and mentor Nicole Scherzinger, and guest judges Kelly Rowland and the late Liam Payne, are from some of the biggest bands of all time. This show is all about one word: chemistry. And believe me: in a band, you really need some good chemistry."
Liam had finished filming for the programme - which features singers aiming to form a band despite being kept in separate booths so they can't see each other - several months before his tragic passing last October.
A summary for the series explains: "All they [the contestants] have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit ... with incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal - to find the next great music band - the stage is set for an unforgettable experience."
Meanwhile, Liam's mate DJ Fat Tony recently disclosed that he attempted to "help" the star with his addiction "demons".
The 59-year-old musician - a recovering addict who has been sober for 18 years - told The Times Magazine: "I tried to help Liam Payne with his demons. He was incredible - a really close friend.
"There were so many amazing times where he got clean and sober. Not everyone makes it. It's a real shame what happened, falling off the balcony. I'm devastated by it.
"Addiction is a big part of our industry. People see being sober and clean as more problematic than being drunk and high. They'll help you on that drink and drug journey, but not on the sober journey."
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