'AGT' Season 18: Fans hail Baltimore drummer Timothy Fletcher's 'original' talent but call him out over his 'pathetic sob story'
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: 'America's Got Talent' never disappoints its viewers when it comes to the originality of the acts. One such individual who wowed the 'AGT' judges and audiences was Timothy Fletcher. Timothy is a Baltimore-based drummer with 530K followers on Instagram and 2.3 million followers on TikTok. Fletcher aka A1ChopsTrill takes drum lessons in his free time. After a video of him playing drums with Malik Perry on the song 'Level Up' went viral in 2018, he had an appearance on 'The Ellen Show'. He is still popular today, as seen by the 6 million views and 1.3 million likes on one of his most popular TikTok videos.
Timothy who stunned the audience received four 'yes' votes from the judges. Even though fans were very impressed with his unique drumming skills and original act, they called him out for sharing his sob story ahead of his performance.
Timothy Fletcher moves ahead in 'AGT' Season 18
Hailing from Baltimore, the talented drummer, Timothy, 26, carries a poignant story that serves as both his motivation and a heartfelt tribute to a dear friend. The tragic loss of his friend deeply impacted Timothy, compelling him to pursue his dreams with unwavering determination. As he takes the stage, memories flood his mind, and a solitary tear escapes, a testament to the profound impact his friend's memory has on his drumming journey. Timothy's performance revolves around a simple snare drum, but it's his skillful command of the drumsticks that sets him apart. His lightning-fast movements and a myriad of impressive tricks captivate the crowd, leaving them in awe of his rhythmic prowess.
Sofia Vergara, brimming with excitement, exclaims, "That was so much fun... I loved it!" Howie Mandel, mesmerized by Timothy's performance, describes it as nothing short of incredible. Heidi Klum recognizes the immense potential in his act, proclaiming it a perfect first audition, accompanied by "a perfect million-dollar smile." Simon Cowell, touched by the emotional journey portrayed through Timothy's drumming, can only express his elation by saying, "I love you." With resounding approval, Timothy earns the coveted four 'yes' votes, securing his rightful place in the hearts of the judges and propelling him toward an extraordinary future in music.
'He didn't need to share his sob story'
Amidst the overwhelming adoration from fans, Timothy's decision to share his poignant story was met with mixed reactions. While many were deeply moved by the emotional depth he brought to his performance, some fans voiced their concern, believing that his personal narrative overshadowed the focus on his drumming prowess.
Fans took to YouTube as one commented on the video, "He has a great talent. He didn't have to bring up the dead friend to get the sympathy vote." While another added, "No one should be allowed to tell a sob story. Everyone should only be judged on their talent, not on how sad their life is.." Some even pointed out, "Only glad it's not a singing audition with a sad story." "I get his story, but it is covering up his talent," commented another. Another exclaimed, "Not another pathetic sob story, please!!! Just show us your talent ffs!!" Another said, "Not a million dollar act more like 100$?? They stood up because his friend die we all know this..." One questioned, "Bro, how is this interesting? It’s just cringe. This is not even a million dollar act"