Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean shared a heartfelt tribute dedicated to Liam Payne during the premiere episode of Netflix’s new singing competition, which marks the late One Direction singer’s last TV appearance. The singer signed on for the Netflix talent show, Building The Band, just two months before his death in October 2024, aged 31.

AJ McLean revealed he kept a recording of his final conversation with his late 'Building the Band' costar Liam Payne. "I've not deleted it. I've kept it on my phone as a constant reminder of who he was.

And in the opening moments of the competition series’ first episode, AJ McLean — who hosts Building the Band — paid tribute to his late friend. “When we came together to film Building the Band, we never imagined we’d soon be saying goodbye to our friend Liam Payne,” the Backstreet Boys member tells the camera.

LIAM Payne’s sister has paid an emotional tribute to the late star by visiting the site of a One Direction video. Ruth Gibbins made her way to heritage site Clevedon Pier where the group

AJ McLean pays tribute to Liam Payne in the first episode of 'Building the Band' after the series premiere on July 9.

Liam Payne's parents have given their blessing for his final television project to be broadcast on Netflix, nine months after the One Direction star's tragic death in Buenos Aires. The singer's parents,

Liam Payne’s sister, Ruth Gibbins, is continuing to honor her brother’s memory in heartfelt ways, nearly a year after his tragic passing. Over the weekend, Ruth visited

Liam Payne’s tragic passing last year created shock waves across the world. The One Direction singer, who had millions of fans worldwide, is dearly missed, and he left behind a strong legacy as a musician.