Netflix’s “Building the Band” paid tribute to Liam Payne during episode 1. Payne, who died at age 31 in October 2024, posthumously appears as a judge on the reality competition series. At the start of the premiere episode, host AJ McLean acknowledged Payne’s death.

AJ McLean pays tribute to Liam Payne in the first episode of 'Building the Band' after the series premiere on July 9.

The Backstreet Boys member and the late One Direction singer star in Netflix's new singing competition show 'Building the Band'

The Pussycat Dolls singer features as a judge alongside the former One Direction star on the new Netflix show, Building the Band

The posthumous release is igniting emotional feelings.

LIAM Payne’s team has bought in a pro-footballer turned top lawyer to run his music firms after his tragic death. The late One Director star, 31, died after falling from a hotel balcony in

Fans around the world were left heartbroken this week as Building The Band premiered on Netflix, marking the final on-screen appearance of Liam Payne.