Inside Liam Payne’s Sisters’ Heartfelt Response to ‘Building the Band’ Trailer
I’ll spell it out, in case you missed the memo: Liam Payne’s older sisters have just delivered their most touching public reaction yet to his last TV project. On June 24, Nicola Payne, 37, and Ruth Gibbins, 34, took to Instagram Stories to share their feelings about the Netflix series Building the Band trailer—filmed just two months before the One Direction alum’s tragic October balcony fall in Buenos Aires.
Nicola kicked things off by describing the trailer as “momentous.” She wrote that over the years she’s “shared many achievements and momentous occasions as a proud sister,” and this show ranks right at the top. Quoting her exact words, “I know you are so proud too,” Nicola added, “Watching this over the past few months has given me/us a way to still feel close to you and see you at your best.” She closed her note with a raw declaration: “You truly are a shining star, miss you more than words can say, love you more than that.”
Meanwhile, Ruth couldn’t hide her heartbreak that Liam never got to see the final cut. She confessed it “felt weird” to withhold her praise after 15 years of championing his artistry. “He knew he had done a good job,” she reminded followers, recalling how the family told him so during filming. When she finally watched the trailer, Ruth admitted she was blown away: “Watching it back, wow!” She wrapped up with a tender shout-out: “You’re a star Liam, you always were and always will be. Miss you more every day.”
For context, Building the Band premieres July 9 on Netflix. The show gathers 50 singers divided into six bands, competing without ever seeing each other until performances. As a mentor, Liam’s industry know-how is on full display, guiding hopeful artists with the expertise he honed during One Direction’s global reign.
If you need further proof this still hits home, rewind to April 16: Ruth marked the six-month anniversary of her brother’s death in a gut-wrenching Instagram post. She described waking up “plunged underwater, gasping for air that never comes to relieve me,” and noted how even joyful memories are “tinged with sadness” because they can’t create new ones.
Of course, Liam’s former bandmates have also shared tributes. In a joint Instagram statement, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik called him their brother. Niall alone penned in April, “Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room.”
Now that I’ve covered every relevant detail, you’re officially up to speed. Glad I could clear that up for you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Netflix, Instagram Stories
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