21-Year-Old NYer Wows Judges In Second Reality Show Appearance
A 21-year-old New Yorker impressed the judges during his audition for singing competition American Idol.
Long Island resident Christian Guardino, of Patchogue, performed "A Song For You" by Donny Hathaway for judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, in his audition for the show's 20th season, which aired on Sunday, March 6.
After performing the song, Richie stood up and hugged Guardino and asked him to invite his mother into the audition room.
"That kid right there is fabulous," Richie said.
This is Guardino's second reality TV show appearance, as he also previously earned a…
NJ TikTokers Audition For 'American Idol' (Video)
A pair of young New Jersey natives left their first "American Idol" auditions with more than feedback from the judges.
Camryn Champion, 16, of Lumberton, and Cole Hallman, 22, of Manasquan, have tickets to Hollywood.
Hallman, accompanied by his sister with special needs, only recently started singing in the last five years. He performed "Lodi" by Creedence Clearwater Revival, before his sister, Katie, joined him to sing along.
Champion received coaching during her rendition of "I Know I'm Not the Only One" by Sam Smith.
Both Champion and Hallman showcase their vocals on TikTok.
Watch the…
Kellyanne Conway's Teen NJ Daughter Teases 'American Idol' Audition
Will Kellyanne Conway's teen New Jersey daughter be the next American Idol?
Alpine native Claudia Conway, 16, posted a TikTok video of herself in the show's confessional studio with a film crew Sunday, hinting that she'll be competing on the upcoming season, set to premier Feb. 14 on ABC.
Judges will be Lion Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, with longtime host Ryan Seacrest.
The teen, whose mom served as the counselor to President Trump's, sent shockwaves through the internet in June, when she took TikTok to share her anti-Trump views.
“Believe it or not, you can have your own opini…
