The Music Instructor Desmond Roberts is already accustomed to traveling 120 kilometers from his house in Corona, California to his teaching work in Los Angeles. And after nailing his audition “American Idol”, Roberts will drive again to the soon, this time with a gold ticket in his hand.
During the Sunday night of the singing competition, Roberts impressed Judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie with an effortless performance of Benson Boone’s song “Beauty Things”.
“You’re an incredible singer,” Bryan said. “Usually we do not divert incredible singers.”
“I think he invented notes,” she joked Underwood.
The episode did not show the judges voting and instead cut Roberts to leave the room with a gold ticket.
“Is it great that we stop at Hollywood on our way home?” Asked his loved ones.
“The teacher becomes the star!” The host observed Ryan Seacrest.
Sunday night’s episode also showed that Roberts students react to good news, jumping and shouting at exuberance.
“To all my students, I hope this encourages you,” he said. “Hard work and effort really pays, just keep pressing.”