The series begins filming this summer.
Who better to build a band than people who have been part of some of the biggest?
Netflix announced Friday that it has tapped Backstreet Boys memberAJ McLeanto host reality TV competitionBuilding the Band.
‘Building the Band’ stars Nicole Scherzinger, Liam Payne, Kelly Rowland, and AJ McLean.Ian West/Getty; Jeff Spicer/Getty; JC Olivera/Getty; Joe Scarnici/Getty
All they have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit."
Payne and Scherzinger, especially, will relate to contestants, because of howOne Directionwas formed.
Payne was one of the five solo contestants onThe X Factor U.K.in 2010 who ended up becoming a group.
“If he’s the standout, then he could be the leader,” Scherzinger said.
“I think he would definitely shine.”
Before Malik left in 2015 and the others embarked on solo projects, 1D waskind ofa big deal.
