Liam Payne's sister Ruth Gibbins has expressed her pride and heartbreak after watching her late brother appear on the Netflix singing competition series Building the Band.

Gibbins took to her Instagram Stories to share her emotional reaction to seeing Liam on the show, which premiered its trailer on June 11. "I didn't know whether to share this, but it felt weird when I've raved about Liam's work and achievements for the last 15 years," she wrote.

She added, "I'm heartbroken he never got to see how great he is in this show. He knew he had done a good job, we all told him this when we were at filming, but watching it back, wow!"

Gibbins concluded, "You're a star Liam, you always were and always will be. There are a range of emotions I felt watching this, but one of the main ones is immeasurable pride, always. Miss you more every day."

Liam Payne signed on for the reality show in August 2024, months before he passed away at the age of 31. The Building the Band producers were shocked and saddened to hear of his death, a source told PEOPLE at the time.

The One Direction alum's family "reviewed the series and is supportive of his inclusion," said Netflix in a press release. Payne appears as a judge on the singing competition series alongside Destiny's Child's Kelly Rowland and The Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger, who will also serve as a mentor.

The show, which premieres on Netflix on July 9, aims to form the next great music group based on musical compatibility, connection, and merit. Fans can expect "plenty of drama, next-level artistry, and unforgettable performances."

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