BUILDING THE BAND: NETFLIX CONFIRMES RELEASE OF NEW TALENT COMPETITION SERIES

Netflix have confirmed that it plans to release new music competition series Building The Band, following the death of One Direction singer Liam Payne, who features on the series as 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.

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!"

The launch date will be announced in due course.