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  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Netflix has delayed the release of a talent show featuring Liam Payne

    The former One Direction star - who died earlier this month at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires - finished filming on 'Building The Band' for the streaming giant just months before his tragic passing, and while the launch of the series has "definitely not been shelved", the corporation will meet with his family to discuss a potential release at some point in the future


    A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper's Bizarre column: "It is too soon to make a decision, but the show has definitely not been shelved.

    "Filming was completed at the end of summer.

    "Netflix will sit down with Liam's family when the time is right to speak about the series and when it could be released."

    The insider noted that the death of the 'Teardrops' singer has left everyone "devastated" at the company, and they have decided that there is "no pressure" to release the series just yet but are hoping that it will become a "beautiful tribute" to the star when it does come out.

    "Everyone involved is devastated and their heart goes out to his family. There is no rush or pressure to release the series.

    "It would simply be a beautiful tribute to Liam and capture him at his best in the months before his death."

    On the show, Liam served as a mentor alongside Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger - who initially chose him to be a part of One Direction on the UK version of 'The X Factor' in 2010 - and Destiny's Child star Kelly Rowland as they oversaw 50 wannabe stars compete for the chance to be in a band.

    Liam shot to fame alongside Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik and they went on to achieve global chart-topping success as the world's first billion-dollar boyband.

    The group went on hiatus in 2016 and Liam went on to have son Bear, seven, with his former partner Cheryl and enjoyed a solo career with his hit single 'Strip That Down' and his only album 'LP1'.

    He had travelled to Buenos Aires with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy to see his former bandmate Niall perform in the city, but they decided to stay for a couple of weeks and she left just days before his death.

    Just over 24 hours after the tragedy, the 'What Makes You Beautiful' singers released a joint statement, admitting to being "devastated by the news of Liam's passing".

    They said: "We're completely devastated by the news of Liam's passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say.

    "But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.

    "The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us.

    "We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam. - Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry. (sic)"

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