Liam Payne's Netflix talent show 'not cancelled' following singer's tragic death

Liam Payne filmed scenes for a new Netflix talent show called Building The Band - and conflicting reports have suggested the show has been cancelled following his shock death

A Netflix show featuring Liam Payne has "not been shelved" following his shock death earlier this month.

The music world was thrown into mourning when the One Direction star fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The For You singer was just 31 at the time of his passing and left behind seven-year-old son Bear, who he shared with ex-girlfriend Cheryl Tweedy.

Liam had been working on a new talent show called Building The Band which completed filming in August and was due to stream via Netflix. But following his shock death, the future of the show was thrown into doubt, with fears it may never be released.

The series follows 50 singing hopefuls who battle to become part of a new band. Some reports have suggested the series - which also features Pussycat Dolls legend Nicole Scherzinger and Destiny's Child icon Kelly Rowland - has been cancelled in light of Liam's death. But a new report has suggested that the series could yet make it to air.

A source told The Sun: “It is too soon to make a decision, but the show has definitely not been shelved. Filming was completed at the end of summer. Netflix will sit down with Liam’s family when the time is right to speak about the series and when it could be released.

"Everyone involved is devastated and their heart goes out to his family. There is no rush or pressure to release the series. It would simply be a beautiful tribute to Liam and capture him at his best in the months before his death.” The Mirror has contacted Netflix for comment.

The entertainment world was rocked by Liam's shock death on 16 October - with authorities in Argentina now investigating the death. Reports have suggested there were drugs involved in the death of the singer, while those closest to him have released heartbreaking tributes to him following his passing.

A statement issued via the official One Direction Instagram page, and signed off by Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Harry Styles, read: “We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing… The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly."

While his girlfriend Kate Cassidy shared the love she had for him in a devastating Instagram update. She wrote: "Thank you for all of the kind words and love that has been sent my way. I have been at a complete loss. Nothing about the past few days have felt real. I ask and pray that you'll give me the grace and space to navigate this in private... Liam, my angel. You are everything. I want you to know I loved you unconditionally and completely. I will continue to love you for the rest of my life. I love you Liam."

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