Netflix moves forward with airing Liam Payne's talent show despite family not giving final approval

Netflix is moving forward with airing the TV talent show Building The Band, which Liam Payne filmed before his tragic death in October 2024. Despite ongoing discussions with the singer's family, the streaming giant has decided to release the series without receiving their final approval. The show, filmed in the summer of 2024, features Payne as one of the judges alongside Nicole Scherzinger, Kelly Rowland, and AJ McLean. Its aim was to discover talented singers and form the next great music group based on merit and chemistry.

Liam’s sudden death, following a tragic fall in Buenos Aires, led Netflix to initiate talks with his family, hoping to gain their blessing before airing the show. However, the family had not given their official approval, and reports suggest they were surprised by the announcement of the show’s release. According to sources, they were still in the process of discussing the project and what role it would play in Liam’s legacy. The series was filmed before his passing and was intended to celebrate his career in a positive light.

In addition to the show’s release, Liam's cause of death has been confirmed as polytrauma, a term used to describe multiple traumatic injuries. Following his death, five individuals were charged in connection with the incident, including hotel staff and his friend, who are accused of manslaughter for failing to provide the necessary care when Liam was in distress.