United Kingdom, July 10 -- Nicole Scherzinger had a "really beautiful" experience with Liam Payne on Building the Band.

The Pussycat Dolls singer features as a judge alongside the tragic One Direction star on the new Netflix show and has fond memories of working with Liam - who died aged 31 last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.

Speaking to People, Nicole recalled: "We got pretty close through this whole experience.

"Liam is such a kind and beautiful heart, and selfishly I'm glad that I got to spend my time with him. I'm really happy that the world gets to see another one of his gifts, which is helping these blossoming artists, these bands.

"He was amazing. I was really impressed with him. He was just so giving and...