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AJ McLean is remembering Liam Payne as “a light” in his life following the singer’s current demise … trying again on their time collectively engaged on a brand new Netflix present.
The Backstreet Boys member addressed the late One Route star’s passing at LAX, the place he shared how he and Liam turned mates whereas engaged on “Building the Band,” a music competitors collection the place singers get an opportunity to construct the subsequent nice pop group.
AJ says they only completed wrapping the TV present … the place he, Liam, Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland labored intently collectively over a 6-week interval and had “a great time.”
AJ, who has battled dependancy all through his profession, famous he did not see any warning indicators whereas working with Liam … however, admitted the two boybanders had “lots of similarities.”
Although, the duo by no means mentioned their respective sobriety journeys, AJ stated he and Liam talked lots about “life” … praising the late pop singer as “very funny” and a “sweetheart.”
He added … “Addiction is a real thing. Fortunately I came out the other end, but I’m one of few.”
Proper now, AJ is considering Liam’s former bandmates, Harry Kinds, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik … explaining how boyband members “become family” whereas working collectively.
As TMZ beforehand reported, Liam fell to his demise from a third-floor balcony on the CasaSur Palermo Resort in Buenos Aires, Argentina Wednesday. The singer had been within the South American nation to assist Niall’s present on the Movistar Enviornment earlier within the month … finally extending his journey to spend extra time in Argentina’s capital.
Police officers have stated Liam jumped from his lodge balcony … citing medication because the possible explanation for his erratic habits final week. Liam’s preliminary outcomes from the post-mortem have already are available … with a toxicology report stating the singer had cocaine, crack, “Cristal” — the Argentinian model of methamphetamine — and different medication in his physique.
As we reported, Liam had been telling folks he was sober earlier this 12 months.
