TikTok Star Benson Boone Describes His Leap From Social Media To Golden Ticket - American Idol 2021

Benson Boone believes getting a golden ticket is like getting the key to Hollywood. Watch here as Benson explains how singing in front of Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan ended up being one of the biggest confidence boosts he’s ever had.

AMERICAN IDOL, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns on ABC.

American Idol 2021

Helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation are music industry forces and superstar judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie. Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest continues as host of the beloved series, while multimedia personality Bobby Bones serves as the in-house mentor.

[rachelrhoads]

I love how humble he is! He is so great full for the opportunity. It is so sweet how he thanks all the people who helped with the show!

[brendankaminski]

Such a star, yet so humble! Love him and hope he goes far! ❤️

[lovefromliv.]

back 3 years later and he has a debut album and millions of fans! (including me) love him so much :D

[KennyVert]

Thanking the staff? That just doesn’t happen. What a great kid!! Crazy talented.

[gabbiegrau]

Literally am in love with him. I cannot his voice is perfect😭 he’s the winner yall 😍

[emeldafernando]

I can see a star 💫 in this guy. It’s not just the talent, it’s the whole package of personality and the humble attitude that goes with it all. May his journey to American Idol and be it all contestants be as fulfilling to grace upon . Keep it up and God bless🙏🏻❤️🤩

[brianwilcox]

This kid is a star. He's going places no matter what happens on the show

[myrnabergen]

So grounded and talented. Swoon Boone Club

[cherig]

Congrats! Way to represent Monroe, WA! We are all rooting for you.

[zachwandel]

I'm so happy about this show coming back on it makes me cry😪

[WildRemedies]

What a sweetie! Last season I was really rooting for Arthur gun… And this season this guy is my favorite so far but we'll see what happens… The season is young… It's so funny because every season I say I'm not coming back because I get so mad at who wins and yet here I am anxiously watching again

[tannereustace]

I admire his humility. I remember Nick Merico last season also had the looks and the talent, but he was arrogant at first. He got more humble as he progressed, but Benson is starting out in a more likeable position

[MsDari]

You remind me of Chris Daughtry. Not the same voice, of course, but you and a bunch of friends started a band. I think you could win but even if you didn't, you and your band are 'going places' so enjoy it all, learn from it all, and conquer the music world with your friends and band. Your voice is amazingly great!

[doobeedoo]

Star. He's a performer. Best contestants from last year were super talented but introverted.

[luisifer]

His audition and voice is unbelievable 😅😅 but as the show goes on where is he ?... where’d he go bc he killed it that one time 🧍🏻

[edzkyofw]

where are during hollywood and showstopper?i am waiting for u only 😔😔

[ajla]

He should try netflix, definitely looks like netflix actor + can sing

[_arshaad]

I think more TikTok stars should come to American Idol to show their magnificent talent to the judges😌 thus they're already famous 😊😌

[daveh]

Did he quit hollywood? didn't see him there.

[rzrrain]

Anyone know we’re he is because he is not in Hollywood