In a bittersweet announcement that has touched millions of fans around the world, Netflix has officially confirmed that Building the Band, the highly anticipated music reality series, will premiere this summer — featuring the late Liam Payne in what is now his final TV appearance.
The streaming giant revealed the news on Tuesday through a press release from Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, who paid tribute to the beloved One Direction star. “We are honored to share Liam Payne’s final on-screen moments with the world,” Bajaria stated. “His passion for music, mentorship, and connecting with young talent was truly inspiring. Building the Band captures Liam doing what he loved most — shaping the future of music.”
Building the Band is Netflix’s latest competition series aimed at discovering and forming the next global boy band. The show will feature a mix of emerging solo artists, vocalists, and dancers, who will undergo intensive boot camps, group challenges, and live performances. Liam Payne, who rose to fame as a member of One Direction — the very band that became a global sensation after forming on a talent show — served as a guest judge and mentor in key episodes filmed last year.
The series, set to premiere in July 2025, will feature Payne alongside an all-star judging panel that includes industry veterans, producers, and choreographers. Netflix has confirmed that Liam’s episodes will air without alteration, preserving his original input and presence in full as a tribute to his legacy.
Fans have already flooded social media with emotional tributes and excitement, calling the series a “full circle moment” for the star whose life and career were so deeply rooted in talent discovery and collaboration.
Building the Band could become one of Netflix’s most-watched shows of the summer — not only for its music and talent, but as a final, heartfelt goodbye to a global icon.
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