Liam Payne's final TV appearance has been seen in a trailer for the new Netflix show, Building the Band. The former One Direction star, who died in October aged 31, will feature in the new programme, which is hosted by AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys. The forthcoming talent show promised the birth of a new pop sensation, and the new music group wouldn't meet until their ultimate unveiling. Alongside Liam, powerhouses Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child fame will also be in the show. In the trailer, Liam talks about the talent competition and how unusual it is. In one heartbreaking scene, he can be seen smiling as he filmed the scenes in Manchester.

Following Liam's tragic death, Netflix reportedly waited for his family's approval before it aired. According to The Sun, a source said, "Netflix and the production company will meet Liam's family to make sure they are happy with Building the Band airing in 2025. Nothing will be finalised until they have given their blessing.

"Those who worked on it say it captures Liam in a beautiful light and highlights his passion for helping others. It is the last thing he worked on and he comes across so well."

Liam had completed filming for the series, which features singers looking to build a band despite being kept in separate booths so they can't see each other, several months before his death.

A synopsis of the series explains: "All they [the contestants] have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit ... with incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal - to find the next great music band - the stage is set for an unforgettable experience."

Following Liam's death, AJ McLean remembered him as an "incredible human being." The 46-year-old Backstreet Boys star told E! News, "He was an incredible human being. He was such a talent and such a bright light."

AJ - who has struggled with alcohol and drug addiction - added: "I know from personal experience, when you're going through something like that, you don't really reach out to people that are sober.

"It's not because you don't want to, it's you don't want to be held accountable necessarily. So, I totally get where he was at. I've been there."