A Lake Worth Beach-based musician has earned a Golden Ticket to advance to American Idol’s next round after a popular TikTok series propelled him to the world stage.
Bryant Thomas, originally from Mobile, Alabama, secured his spot after singing Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now),” catching the ears of judges Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood. All three gave him a “yes,” placing him among the top 30 contestants moving forward.
The audition episode aired during the Season 24 premiere on Jan. 26 and marked another surprise in Thomas’ recent rise. He had finally revealed himself to the public after his now-fiancée, Alyona — a Lake Worth Beach native— launched a popular TikTok series that hid his identity while he sang in the shower…