Followers of the late singer Liam Payne have quite a bit to look ahead to with Constructing the Band, judging by what costar AJ McLean says in regards to the Netflix expertise competitors.
Constructing the Band, set to debut this summer season, is “in contrast to something you’ve gotten ever seen earlier than — belief me,” McLean mentioned throughout Netflix’s dwell Tudum occasion on Saturday, Might 31, per Folks.
The Backstreet Boys member, who’s internet hosting Constructing the Band, additionally defined the present’s premise: “In the present day’s most proficient singers on this planet will audition for one another and select their very own bandmates earlier than ever seeing them.”
(In different phrases, anticipate Love Is Blind however with music as a substitute of romance.)
“Our decide and mentor, Nicole Scherzinger, and visitor judges Kelly Rowland and the late Liam Payne, are from among the largest bands of all time,” McLean added. “This present is all about one phrase: chemistry. And consider me: In a band, you really want some good chemistry.”
On the iHeart Radio Music Awards, Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean remembers late One Route star Liam Payne. The duo appeared on the forthcoming Netflix present “Constructing the Band.” pic.twitter.com/iSRlqigNEF
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Constructing the Band marks Payne’s last venture earlier than his dying. The One Route alum died at age 31 final October when he fell from a resort balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after filming on the Netflix present had already wrapped, in keeping with Folks. A supply advised the journal that Payne was so enthused about Constructing the Band that he wished to proceed working with the musical ensembles after cameras stopped rolling.
“The very last item Liam did was work on this wonderful TV present,” McLean mentioned throughout a panel at 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut, in March, as Folks reported on the time. “And we’re dedicating the present to him.”
McLean beforehand paid tribute to Payne in an Instagram put up in October, saying he and the “Strip That Down” singer “grew to become very shut virtually instantly and shared so many tales, laughs, and life experiences.”
As for his or her mentees, the Netflix weblog Tudum says Constructing the Band contestants will “be in full management each step of the best way” through the competitors.
“However is chemistry sufficient to make them a hit?” Tudum added. “And when the bands lastly do meet, how will appears, choreography, and elegance come into play? Anticipate loads of drama, next-level artistry, and unforgettable performances.”
Constructing the Band, Summer season 2025, Netflix