Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean shared a heartfelt tribute dedicated to Liam Payne during the premiere episode of Netflix’s new singing competition, which marks the late One Direction singer’s last TV appearance. The singer signed on for the Netflix talent show, Building The Band, just two months before his death in October 2024, aged 31.

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.

The new reality show 'Building the Band' pays tribute to late singer Liam Payne, with AJ McLean dedicating the series to him as a guest judge. The show showcases emerging talent as singers form their own bands,

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

The Backstreet Boys member, who worked with the late One Direction singer on Netflix’s Building the Band, hopes fans will get to hear the "beautiful music" one day