Behind the scenes with AGT’s Richard Goodall and Learnmore Jonasi – The underdog singer and the hilarious comedian
This season, each judge gets two Golden Buzzers, and so far, both Heidi Klum and Terry Crews have used theirs. Heidi Klum hit her buzzer for Richard Goodall, a viral sensation and elementary school janitor, while Terry Crews gave his nod to comedian Learnmore Jonasi. Let’s dive into what you might not know about them.
Richard Goodall: The Singing Janitor
Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer choice, Richard Goodall, is already a viral sensation. Known for serenading students at his elementary school, Richard has captured hearts with his underdog story. But before you label him as just a janitor with a dream, let’s take a closer look at his journey.
In July 2022, a TikTok video of Richard singing Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” exploded online, gaining over 10 million views. His performance was so moving that even ABC News picked up the story, and Journey’s former frontman, Steve Perry, re-shared Richard’s video, expressing his admiration. The band themselves also promoted his performance on TikTok, further catapulting him to fame.