BUILDING THE BAND: NETFLIX TO SEEK APPROVAL FROM FAMILY OF LIAM PAYNE BEFORE AIRING NEW TALENT COMPETITION

Reports suggest Netflix will seek the approval of Liam Payne's family to air new talent competition Building The Band, where the former One Direction singer is a judge.

The music competition brings together 50 of the most talented singers for a truly unique competition show where building the perfect band is all about chemistry. The singers are in complete control as they seek to form their very own bands without ever seeing each other. All they have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry, and merit.

What will happen when the bands finally meet and … looks, choreography, and style come into play? Incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal: find the next great music band.

AJ McClean (Backstreet Boys) is the host the series, with Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls) and Kelly Rowland (Destiny's Child) as judges alongside Payne and various guest judges throughout the series.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Netflix and the production company will meet Liam’s family to make sure they are happy with Building the Band airing in 2025. Nothing will be finalised until they have given their blessing. Those who worked on it say it captures Liam in a beautiful light and highlights his passion for helping others. It is the last thing he worked on and he comes across so well."

Cat Lawson, Executive Producer, said last Summer when the series was announced: "Building the Band is a brave and bold undertaking for all involved as we hand over power to the singers themselves to form their own band based on chemistry first..

"With looks out of the equation, can they create a deeper connection with their bandmates? With limited bands, there are difficult decisions and heart-stopping moments along the way, but ultimately the outcome is truly amazing, with bands forming who in my opinion are worthy of the very biggest stage!"

More details will be announced in due course.