Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Liam Payne's Last TV Appearance: A Heartfelt Look at Netflix’s Building The Band

Netflix has released a first look at Liam Payne's final ever TV appearance after his tragic death last year

EXCLUSIVE! Netflix Shocks Fans with a First Look at Liam Payne's Final TV Appearance - and It's Heartbreakingly Beautiful!

Get ready for the most emotional rollercoaster ride of your life, folks! Netflix has just dropped a sneak peek at Building The Band, the music competition series that will feature the late One Direction star Liam Payne in his final TV appearance. Yes, you read that right - it's going to be his last hurrah on our screens, and we're already sobbing!

Filmed before his tragic passing in October 2024, Building The Band is a talent show like no other. Imagine The Voice meets Love Is Blind, with contestants auditioning each other to form their own bands while sitting in individual booths, unable to see or judge each other's performances. It's a wild ride, and we can't wait to dive in!

In the trailer viewers are shown a glimpse of the Love Is Blind-esque set featuring the pods and a look at how the show works, with a contestant singing his heart out while the others performers listen from their booths

But here's the kicker - Liam won't be appearing on camera until the very end of the show. Talk about leaving us wanting more! The 10-part series will premiere on July 9, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday. We're already counting down the days until we can get our fix of Liam's charisma and wit as a guest judge.

One Direction fans are in an uproar, and we don't blame them one bit. This is going to be a tough watch, but it's also a chance for us to remember the incredible talent and charm that Liam brought to the table. His family has given their blessing for his inclusion in the show, and we're grateful for that.

In the meantime, let's take a closer look at what Building The Band is all about. According to Netflix, the show is all about "finding the next great music band" - but it's not just about the music. It's also about the chemistry between the contestants, the drama that unfolds in those individual booths, and the sheer excitement of watching talented singers come together to form something new.

Filmed before the One Direction star's death in October 2024 , Building The Band will see talented singers vie for a chance to form the next great band sight unseen

So, what can we expect from Liam's final TV appearance? Will he bring his signature charm and humor to the show? We'll just have to wait and see. But one thing is for sure - this is going to be a wild ride, full of surprises and drama. Buckle up, folks!

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In a similar vein to The Voice, contestants will audition each other to form their own band while all sat in individual booths so they can't see each other

And on Wednesday, Netflix released a trailer, first seen at its TUDUM event, for the new 10-part series - which will feature the late singer as a guest judge

Liam died aged 31 on October 16 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after falling from a hotel

Liam was one of five members of hit boyband One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan