Who is Emyrson Flora? 16-year-old TikTok star auditions for 'American Idol' Season 20

With over 10K followers, 'American Idol' contestant Emyrson appears to be very popular on TikTok
'American Idol' Season 20 star Emyrson Flora (ABC)
'American Idol' Season 20 star Emyrson Flora (ABC)

After discovering successful artists like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, etc, ABC's hit singing competition show 'American Idol' is back with season 20 ready to find the next huge singing sensation of America. This season, the audience will embark on a nationwide search across Nashville, Tennessee, Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles, California, where the show’s iconic judge auditions will surprise audiences and hopefuls alike with never-before-seen twists and a first-ever Platinum ticket winner.

Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie are back on the judges' panel, with Emmy-winning producer Ryan Seacrest donning the hat of the show's host. One of the hopeful contestants vying for a spot on the popular ABC show is Emyrson Flora. After becoming a TikTok viral sensation with her impeccable covers, this high-schooler seems to have his eyes on the 'American Idol' crown. If you're curious to know more about Emyrson, then keep reading.

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Who is Emyrson Flora?

Emyrson "Em" Flora is a 16-year-old high school student from Cleveland, Ohio. While it remains to be seen how Emyrson fares before the 'American Idol' judges, this teenager seems to be a hit on TikTok. With over 10,000 followers, she appears to be very popular on the social media platform. Aside from her amazing vocals, she also flaunts her piano and guitar skills in her clips. 

She took to her Instagram to announce that she would be auditioning for the hit ABC show. She wrote, "…Big news!! I AUDITIONED FOR AMERICAN IDOL, SEASON 20 !! Tune in February 2022 to see where this journey takes me <3 #americanidol #americanidolauditions #season20."

We can't wait to watch Emyrson's journey on the ABC show. 



 

The upcoming episode of 'American Idol' will also feature the auditions of other aspiring artists like Skyler, Sir Blayke, Cameron Whitcomb, Kimmie Caraffa, and others.

'American Idol' Season 20 airs every Sunday at 8/7c on ABC.

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