India, Jan. 31 -- In a bizarre announcement and one that seems unreal, Netflix just announced that their new talent show Building the Band will feature One Direction star Liam Payne as a judge later this year. The announcement comes as part of the streaming service's 2025 lineup, offering fans a chance to see the singer in action one last time, post his untimely passing last October when he was just 31.

Building the Band was one of Payne's final projects before his tragic passing and will showcase aspiring singers who are competing to form their own music group. The format is reminiscent of Love is Blind, where contestants are kept in separate booths and must rely on musical compatibility, connection and chemistry to decide if they'll fo...