In a jaw-dropping moment on the latest episode of America’s Got Talent, 13-year-old singer Ari Fulton’s performance was interrupted by none other than Simon Cowell himself, and what happened next left the judges and audience stunned.
As young Ari stepped onto the stage with a calm confidence, no one expected what would unfold. He began singing a popular ballad with a soft, emotional voice that instantly captivated the crowd. But just 30 seconds in, Simon raised his hand and said, “Stop, stop, stop.”
Gasps filled the room. The young contestant looked shocked. Was this the end of his AGT dream?
But then came a twist.
Simon stood up and walked toward the panel, smiling. “You have an incredible voice, but I don’t think that song shows the real you,” he said. “I want you to sing something else. Something bigger. Let’s hear what you really sound like.”
With the crowd cheering him on, Ari took a deep breath and started singing Justin Bieber’s hit song “Love Yourself.” This time, the stage lit up with energy. The audience erupted. And by the final note, all four judges were on their feet — a rare sight during the auditions.
Judge Howie Mandel called him “the young Justin Bieber we’ve been waiting for,” while Sofia Vergara added, “This kid is a star.” Even the usually tough Heidi Klum had tears in her eyes.
Simon, clearly impressed, said: “You remind me of the first time I saw Justin Bieber on YouTube. That kind of spark is rare — and you’ve got it.”
Clips of the moment are already going viral on social media, and fans are calling it one of the most unforgettable auditions of the season.
Ari Fulton might have been stopped mid-song, but it turned out to be the moment that launched his AGT journey to stardom.
Could he be the next global teen sensation? All eyes are now on this rising star.