Aged 31, Liam Payne died from multiple trauma after falling from the balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires on October 16, 2024, in Buenos Aires. Two months before this
terrible tragedythe former singer of One
Direction was spotted alongside other stars such as Nicole Scherzinger, Kelly Rowland and AJ McLean.
Liam Payne had just finished filming a new show Netflix, Building the Band. The show was presented as a meeting between Love Is Blind and music. The idea is therefore to ensure that candidates can find their perfect group mates based solely on musical compatibility, connection and merit.
Death of Liam Payne: at the center of a new Netflix production
Liam Payne was one of the judges on the show Netflix
alongside her old friend Nicole Scherzinger as well as the star of Destiny’s
Child Kelly Rowland, while AJ McLean of Backstreet
Boys animated him. Having been part of One Directionone of the biggest boy bands in the world, Liam Payne was
a major asset for the show.
The three judges were chosen to host the music show due to their unrivaled expertise and personal group experience in the competition, according to Netflix. The platform previously said viewers could expect lots of emotionshigh-level artistry and unforgettable performances.
Death of Liam Payne: will his project see the light of day?
Netflix has still not confirmed the future of the series following the death of Liam Payne. Last August, filming of the show concluded with three live concerts at Aviva Studios in Manchester, England, in front of an audience. Addressing Xgrieving fans desperately tried to know the fate of Building The Band.
Fans of the singer have said they fear the streaming service is hiding Liam Payne's latest on-screen appearance from them. “And what about Building The Band? Will Netflix now hide it from us? asks a fan. “It’s time to celebrating Liam Payne's legacy instead of dwelling on the sorrow” he continued.
Death of Liam Payne: another canceled project
Still in shock over the death of Liam Payne, fans learned on October 28 that his producer, Sam Pounds, was preparing the release ofa first posthumous title“Do No
Wrong“. However, the next day, he announced the cancellation of the release of the single. On his X account (formerly
Twitter), Sam Pounds made a statement.
“Today I decided not to release “Do No Wrong” and leave that decision to Liam's family”. He also expressed his wish to donate any profits to a charity of their choice. Sam Pounds concluded: “We all love this song, but it's not the right time. We still mourn the loss of Liam and want above all
peace for his family”.
