Who is Richard Goodall’s partner? ‘AGT’ Season 19 star pulls at heartstrings with powerful performance

‘AGT’ Season 19 star Richard Goodall’s fiancée, Angie Vanoven, suffered a serious heart attack, posing a significant emotional challenge
UPDATED AUG 14, 2024
‘AGT’ Season 19 star Richard Goodall performed a soulful rendition of Michael Bolton's 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You' (@nbc)
‘AGT’ Season 19 star Richard Goodall performed a soulful rendition of Michael Bolton's 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You' (@nbc)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Richard Goodall, the talented janitor-turned-singer from 'America’s Got Talent' Season 19, recently faced a personal crisis that has deeply affected him. His fiancée, Angie Vanoven, suffered a serious heart attack, posing a significant emotional challenge for the couple. In response to this difficult time, Richard has dedicated his 'AGT' performance to Angie.

His soulful rendition of Michael Bolton's 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You' was not only a showcase of his vocal abilities but also a heartfelt tribute to his fiancée’s strength and a gesture of gratitude. Despite his nerves, Heidi Klum praised him for his performance, while Simon Cowell encouraged Richard to start believing in himself, although he felt the song choice was a bit "too old-fashioned." Sofia Vergara described the performance as "so beautiful," and Howie Mandel concluded by urging the audience to vote for Richard.

Richard Goodall dedicates song for fiancé ( Instagram/ @richardgoodall)
'AGT’ Season 19 star Richard Goodall dedicated his song to his fiancée, who suffered a serious heart attack (Instagram/@richard.goodall)

‘AGT’ Season 19 judge Simon Cowell expressed strong support for Richard Goodall, stating that he believes Richard has what it takes to win the competition. Richard, a school janitor who won over fans with his heartfelt performances, caught Simon’s attention early on.

Simon has been impressed by Richard's emotional connection with the audience and his powerful voice, despite the singer’s modest background and initial self-doubt. After his moving performance, the judges were left in awe. "The good thing is, you nailed it, and there's still so much to go. And if you make it through, you really do have a shot of winning this whole competition," Simon said.

'AGT' Season 19 viewers tear up after Richard Goodall delivers Golden Buzzer worthy performance (NBC)
‘AGT’ Season 19 judge Simon Cowell voiced strong support for Richard Goodall (@nbc)

'AGT’ Season 19 star Richard Goodall thanks fiancé Angie for being ‘supportive’

In Season 19 of 'America's Got Talent,' Richard Goodall, a beloved contestant and school janitor, has consistently expressed deep gratitude to his fiancée, Angie Vanoven, for her unwavering support. Throughout his journey on the show, Richard has frequently highlighted how Angie has been his rock, encouraging him to pursue his dreams despite the challenges.

Richard, who initially doubted himself, credits Angie with giving him the confidence to step onto the 'AGT' stage. "I've been trying out for other things because people, the kids and [girlfriend] Angie [Vanoven] are so supportive. They tell me how great I sound. I doubt myself but everybody else is, “Hey, you're great," he said to Parade.

'AGT' Season 19 singer Richard Goodall still works as a janitor (Instagram/richard.goodall)
'AGT' Season 19 singer Richard Goodall expresses gratitude to his fiancée for her support (Instagram/@richard.goodall)

How to vote for 'AGT' Season 19 star Richard Goodall?

There are two ways to vote for 'AGT' The first is at NBC.com/AGTVote. All you have to do is register and click on 'sign in', then select the artists you want to vote for, allocate the number of votes you want to cast to each artist, and then click save.

You can vote up to ten times per mode of voting, thus you could vote ten times for one artist or split those ten votes across artists. You can also vote by installing the 'AGT' app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once you've downloaded the app, you must set up an account and log in.
 
After that, click on 'Vote Now.' Similarly, you'll select the artist you want to vote for, allocate the number of votes you want to cast, and then click the save button. You can vote for your favorites beginning every Tuesday at 8 pm ET during the live programs, and the voting window closes on Wednesdays at 7 am.

Heidi Klum awarded her Golden Buzzer to Richard Goodall in 'AGT' Season 19 (NBC)
Heidi Klum awarded her Golden Buzzer to Richard Goodall in 'AGT' Season 19 (@nbc) 
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