The new Netflix competition series “Building the Band” is dedicated to the guest host Liam Payne, who died in October. In the premiere episode of the series, host AJ McLean honors the One Direction member,

That doesn't work anymore. That's the old formula." Scherzinger is talking about Building the Band, a new singing competition that premieres on Netflix Wednesday (July 9) and finds her serving as a mentor and judge.

Liam Payne’s memory lives on in “Building the Band.” The late One Direction singer makes his final television appearance in the new Netflix singing competition — and fans are tuning in to see his last moments on screen.