Overview

• The series launched July 9 on Netflix with Payne’s guest-judge segments filmed in August 2024 intact.
• Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean opens the first episode by dedicating the competition to Payne and his family.
• Cheryl Tweedy calls watching the show heartbreaking and is focused on protecting their eight-year-old son Bear from fresh grief.
• Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland praise Payne’s generosity and passion for mentoring contestants during the blind auditions.
• Netflix secured full approval from Payne’s family in May to preserve his final footage and honor his legacy through the series.