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Netflix's Building The Band Dedicates Series to Liam Payne and His Family

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The Netflix talent competition series, Building The Band, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late One Direction star, Liam Payne, and his family at the start of its first episode. Show host AJ McLean, singer of the Backstreet Boys, appears on screen to dedicate the series to Liam, who was a guest judge on the program before his tragic death in October last year. Liam's scenes were signed off on by his loved ones, but fans will have to wait until episode seven to see him in action, alongside fellow guest Kelly Rowland.

Key Takeaways:

  • The series, featuring Nicole Scherzinger as the main judge and mentor, will drop on Netflix next Wednesday, with four hour-long episodes initially available.
  • Liam Payne's scenes were filmed last August, but he will only appear in episodes seven and onwards, alongside Kelly Rowland.
  • The show features 50 musicians forming six pop groups through voice and compatibility alone, without seeing each other.
  • Liam Payne commented on the show's selection process, saying "How these bands are put together is not normal... we were not put together that way," seemingly referencing One Direction's formation on The X Factor in 2010.
  • Liam Payne's final project before his death was a guest judge on Building The Band, showcasing his deep love for music and commitment to helping others find their voice.
  • The series will have a total of ten episodes, with the remaining three episodes dropping on July 23.

Statistics:

  • 50 musicians are participating in the competition.
  • There are six pop groups being formed through the show.
  • The show is a ten-part season, with episodes dropping on July 2, July 16, and July 23.
  • Liam Payne passed away at the age of 31 in October last year.

Sources:

  • [Backstage at Paperback, Liam Payne: “I wish I could protect the lads | Entertainment News | news.com.au](https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/music/liam-payne-i-wish-i-could-protect-the-lads/news-story/b1aae915384959ff5372bf4d21a0692c)
  • [Building The Band Netflix Series Will Drop on July 2](https://www.celebix.com/building-the-band-netflix-series-will-drop-on-july-2/)

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