Kelly Rowland Says She's 'Really Upset' Netflix'sBuilding the BandShow 'Wasn't My Idea' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Kelly Rowland in Cap d’Antibes in May 2024.Photo:Pascal Le Segretain/amfAR/Getty

Pascal Le Segretain/amfAR/Getty

“I’m really upset it wasn’t my idea,” Rowland tells PEOPLE with a laugh ofBuilding the Bandin an interview about herpartnership with Pepsi for the Local Eats with Pepsi campaign. “I’ve been a part of a process very similar before, but this is very cool.”

AJ McLean, Kelly Rowland, Liam Payne and Nicole Scherzinger.Michael Kovac/Getty; Cindy Ord/Getty; Dave Benett/Getty; Karwai Tang/WireImage

Michael Kovac/Getty; Cindy Ord/Getty; Dave Benett/Getty; Karwai Tang/WireImage

TheDestiny’s Childalum will serve as a judge for the series alongsideLiam PayneandNicole Scherzinger, who’s also a mentor for the competition, whileAJ McLeanis the host. Not only have all the celebrities featured on the show been in groups themselves, they also share personal connections with one another.

“AJ reminded me that we toured together back in the day. Nicole, every time I run into her she’s always so sweet, and Liam is absolutely hilarious. I didn’t know how funny he was, so I’m getting to know him, and he is so cool,” says Rowland.

Kelly Rowland in Santa Monica in June 2024.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

“They’re using their senses the same way they do inLove Is Blind. You don’t know what’s going to happen, but isn’t that anything in life? Anything in life is sometimes daring and risky, comes out great or it can come out terrible,” adds Rowland. “I’m just really delighted to be on board.”

Filming on the series is set to begin this summer, with additional guest judges and challenges expected to be announced at a later time. A premiere date has not yet been set.

As theMea Culpaworks with other aspiring performers to make their dreams come true onBuilding the Band, she’s well-aware that her own fan base is patiently awaiting new music. “It’s coming,” she teases — without giving too much away.

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Until the music is ready, however, Rowland doesn’t want to give too much away about the process. “I’m in this space where I just think that saying too much is just saying too much,” she says. “I’d rather it just come to fruition.”

source: people.com