"I saw the joy it brought to Liam," Scherzinger has said in an interview about making Netflix's new reality contest.

“When we came together to film Building the Band, we never imagined we’d soon be saying goodbye to our friend, Liam Payne,” McLean says. “Liam is a guest judge in later episodes and through his presence, we see his deep love for music and his un­wavering commitment to helping others find their voice.”

Building The Band, Netflix's new singing competition has premiered, starring the late Liam Payne leaving fans with questions about the timing