The unexpected death of former One Direction member Liam Payne has cast a shadow over the future of his upcoming television projects. Payne tragically fell from the third-floor balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires on October 16, sending shockwaves through the entertainment world and leaving many questions regarding the fate of his work.
Upcoming TV Projects Cancelled
In recent months, Liam Payne was set to play a significant role in two major television projects. One of these was a music competition show titled Building The Band, which had been approved by Netflix. Reports indicated that filming had wrapped up, with Payne slated to appear as one of the judges. Just two months prior to his death, he was seen filming auditions for the show in Manchester.
The format of Building The Band involved assembling 50 singers who would compete to form their own bands. However, in a unique twist, contestants would not be allowed to meet in person; instead, they would establish connections and collaborate based on musical compatibility.
Payne was set to join a star-studded panel of mentors, including Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland, while the show was hosted by AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys. According to reports from The Sun, the series was initially scheduled to premiere next year, but those plans now seem uncertain in light of recent events.
Another project potentially facing cancellation is a documentary series titled Boyband Forever. This documentary, co-produced by Louis Theroux, aimed to delve into the realities of life in a boyband. As reported by Daily Express US, the project was designed to showcase the unique challenges and experiences faced by members of boybands, but Liam’s passing has put its future in jeopardy.
Investigation into Liam Payne’s Death
Following the tragic incident, an autopsy report revealed that Liam died due to “multiple traumas” leading to “internal and external bleeding.” The Public Prosecutor’s Office reported that the head injuries sustained were sufficient to cause death, while the internal and external hemorrhages found in his skull, chest, abdomen, and limbs contributed to the overall mechanism of death.
Argentina’s National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor’s Office No. 16 has opened an investigation into the case, classifying it as an “inconclusive death.” As the investigation unfolds, more details may emerge regarding the circumstances surrounding his tragic fall.
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