“I CAN’T STOP THE TEARS” — Richard Goodall Reveals the Truth Before the AGT Finale
Just hours before stepping onto the America’s Got Talent Season 19 finale stage, fan-favorite Richard Goodall gave an interview that no one could interrupt. He admitted that his biggest weakness is: “When I sit in front of the judges for an interview, sometimes just thinking about the question is enough to make me burst into tears.”
According to Richard, his finale performance will be a powerful ballad from the 1980s — but due to the show’s strict rules, he isn’t allowed to reveal the exact title. “All I know is that I want people to be ‘Wowed,’” he said with a determined look in his eyes.
His journey from a school janitor to a national stage has made Richard a symbol of the American dream. Yet even as he stands on the edge of success, he refuses to pretend he’s someone else: “I still mop the school hallways during the day and only step onto the stage at night with my voice,” he shared in an interview with CinemaBlend.
During the interview, when asked how he handles the pressure of performing on the biggest night of his life, Richard admitted that he worries: “What if I fall apart and can’t stop the tears?” But he quickly added: “If I cry — it’s because I gave everything I have.”
And now, with the finale just hours away, every spotlight is pointing toward him. Not because of the fairytale of a “janitor becoming a star,” but because he openly owns his fears — and turns them into power.
Once again, people are reminded of one thing: tears born from truth become the strongest music of all.