AJ McLean Pays Tribute, Dedicates ‘Constructing the Band’ to Liam Payne

Liam Payne‘s ardour for music and impression on “Building the Band” might be felt on the brand new present … this in accordance with Backstreet Boys star AJ McLean.

The singer-songwriter — who’s internet hosting the present — opened ‘BtB’ with a heartfelt tribute to the late One Route star … saying they by no means thought they’d be saying goodbye to him so quickly.

LP seems as a visitor choose in later episodes — which might be launched a number of at a time over the following few Wednesdays — and, McLean says his love of music and dedication to serving to contestants discover their voices might be evident.

As you understand … Liam fell to his dying from a resort balcony in Argentina in October 2024. Authorities stated he had “pink cocaine” and “cristal” in his physique when he died.

Within the aftermath of his tragic dying, Netflix introduced he would seem within the present. Whereas it wasn’t clear in the event that they deliberate to shelve the present, it appears they in the end took the chance to honor Liam by his work.

Nicole Scherzinger of Pussycat Dolls fame additionally seems on the present … and, she shared a heartfelt message simply after Liam handed — referencing their time on the present in an Instagram put up by saying, “It was such a blessing to get to work with you recently.”