In a matter of months, Richard Goodall transitioned from his role as a janitor at Terre Haute school to becoming a top contender in Season 19 of «America’s Got Talent.»

On Wednesday night, Goodall stood among 12 acts competing for a place in the show’s finals, with the dream of winning the grand prize of $1 million.

The results of Wednesday’s semifinals will be revealed during a live show airing on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. Let’s take a moment to revisit all of Goodall’s standout performances from this season.

The Viral TikTok Video That Drew AGT’s Attention: Richard Goodall’s Journey Cover Before gracing the AGT stage, Goodall became a viral sensation on TikTok. A video of him singing Journey’s classic «Don’t Stop Believin’» during a school talent show in 2022 went viral, accumulating over three million views.

The iconic band Journey even shared the clip on their official TikTok, and Goodall received encouraging words from former lead singer Steve Perry on his personal post. This viral moment caught the attention of the «America’s Got Talent» producers and ultimately secured Goodall’s spot on Season 19 of the show.

Richard Goodall’s AGT Audition Earns Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer The audition that won over hearts nationwide and earned him a coveted Golden Buzzer from judge Heidi Klum was a revival of his viral TikTok performance.