Netflix 'insist Liam Payne's family approval is crucial' to airing Building The Band
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The makers of a TV show featuring what would be Liam Payne's final on-screen appearance are hopeful fans will be able to see his work following his shock death this year. The music world was in mourning in October when it was revealed One Direction star Liam had fallen to his death from a third floor balcony at a hotel in Argentina at the age of 31. Weeks before his shock death, the chart-topping star had been participating in a Netflix talent show called Building The Band in which he helped a team of star judges uncover new singing talent.
The future of the show has been in doubt since Liam died in Buenos Aires but a new report has suggested that the makers of the show are hoping to receive the blessing of the star's family to air the series. Show bosses are aiming to air the series via the streaming service in 2025 - but reportedly will not do so without the support of the singer's family.
Liam had filmed his scenes for the talent show in Manchester over the summer. The show sees the singer join Pussycat Dolls icon Nicole Scherzinger, 46, and Destiny’s Child legend Kelly Rowland, 43, with the team seeking to compose "the next great music group" by auditioning 50 hopefuls for a role in the final band.
Strip That Down singer had been involved in the show to help guide the judges in finding the talent - with Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean also taking part as a show host. A source told The Sun: “Netflix and the production company will meet Liam’s family to make sure they are happy with Building the Band airing in 2025.
