Overview

• The series concluded on July 23 with girl group 3Quency—comprising Nori Royale, Wennely Quezada and Brianna Mazzola—taking home the $500,000 prize.
• Netflix opened the finale with an on-screen dedication to Liam Payne and released a clip of his dancing to One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful.”
• Toxicology reports published this week confirm high levels of alcohol and other substances in Payne’s system at the time of his death in October 2024.
• Judges Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland praised 3Quency’s vocal chemistry and growth under the show’s blind-audition format.
• Host AJ McLean and Rowland remembered Payne’s wit and generosity, describing his role as a mentor and his passion for supporting emerging artists.