Richard Goodall, known as the “singing janitor” from America’s Got Talent, has returned to his hometown, and the community is thrilled. On Wednesday night, it was announced on America’s Got Talent that Richard had been voted to move on to the semi-final round. When he arrived back in Indianapolis from Los Angeles, the airport was filled with excitement, making it feel like he had won the entire competition.
A bus full of his biggest fans came to greet Richard and his fiancé as soon as they stepped off the flight. The energy was amazing! Colleen Fulk, one of his supporters, shared her first reaction to his voice. “At home we saw Richard singing and when he sang ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ I was shocked. He was so good; his voice was so pure. It was amazing,” she said. Colleen’s words show why Richard has become a favorite on the show.
Richard Goodall Receives a Warm Welcome Back from His Community
Another fan, Phyllis Pence, expressed her admiration for Richard’s inspiring story. “Dreams can come true for anybody. How exciting it is to get to see it from the ground up and know that this is a person that is going to be around for a long time. You can say I know that guy from when he was a janitor. It is awesome. I just love it,” Phyllis shared. Her comments highlight how Richard’s journey encourages others to follow their dreams, no matter their background.
Richard mentioned that the past few weeks have been very busy, but he has felt a lot of support from his fans. He won’t be back on America’s Got Talent until the second week of September. In the meantime, Richard is preparing his next song and continuing his regular job. “I go back to school on Monday. The music team, they will Zoom call, and we are figuring out the next steps for the next song,” he explained.
Richard Goodall on AGT
Richard Goodall’s story from janitor to semi-finalist on America’s Got Talent is truly inspiring. His fans are excited to see what he will do next and believe he will continue to inspire and entertain many people. With his talent and hard work, Richard is definitely a star on the rise.