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**Nicole Scherzinger Reflects on Liam Payne’s Final Project, “Building the Band,” Premiering on Netflix**

**NEW YORK, NY – July 15, 2025** – In a bittersweet revelation, Nicole Scherzinger has shared her thoughts on the upcoming Netflix reality series, “Building the Band,” the last project featuring the late Liam Payne, who tragically passed away in October 2024 at the age of 31. Payne, known for his role in One Direction, served as a judge alongside Scherzinger on the show, which sees aspiring musicians forming bands without ever meeting in person.

During a recent appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” Scherzinger, a mentor and judge on the show, discussed the decision to release “Building the Band” after Payne’s untimely passing. Dedicated to the memory of the One Direction star, the show has received the blessing of Payne’s family.

“We’re so proud of him,” Scherzinger stated. “He had such an amazing time. We had so much fun doing the show together, and he’s such a beautiful, kind soul and heart.”

Scherzinger also expressed her excitement for audiences to witness Payne’s passion and talent one last time. “We’re just really proud of him, and I’m excited for everyone to see Liam shine,” she said. “He loved it. He really believed in the bands and the show.”

The series holds special significance for Scherzinger, who was instrumental in forming One Direction during her time on “X Factor.” A resurfaced 2010 video shows Scherzinger’s role in bringing the band together. “It’s really cool. We’ve come full circle, especially Liam and I from X Factor to One Direction, and he’s walked this path so he’s the perfect person to be able to help people in this way.”

Scherzinger herself began her career on a reality series, “Pop Stars,” and reflected on the importance of self-belief. “I wish I could tell my younger self just to believe in yourself more. And we don’t realize how powerful we really are. And I think that’s important for everybody.”

“Building the Band” is set to premiere on Netflix this month.

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