'America's Got Talent' on NBC: Who is Willem Roelants? Canadian singer and musician is also an author

Willem Roelants, who will next be seen on 'America's Got Talent', has worked in theatre, television, and advertising, as well as as a voiceover artist
Willem Roelants has also written a book titled 'Too Young to Write This: Lessons from a Guy Who Isn’t Famous Yet' (@willemroelants/Instagram)
Willem Roelants has also written a book titled 'Too Young to Write This: Lessons from a Guy Who Isn’t Famous Yet' (@willemroelants/Instagram)

'America's Got Talent', which has unearthed hidden gems such as Lindsey Stirling, Terry Fator, and Grace VanderWaal, is returning to amaze viewers with some of the world's best talents. The long-running NBC competition has proven to be a fantastic way for aspiring singers, dancers, and standup comedians to break into the industry. The grand reward is $1 million, as well as the opportunity to headline an act in Las Vegas and a fantastic introduction into the competitive world of entertainment.

As per the current season's official synopsis, "The 17th season of “America’s Got Talent” returns with a new set of aspiring performers looking to compete for the ultimate $1 million prizes. Executive producer Simon Cowell returns to the star-studded judging panel with global fashion icon Heidi Klum, fan-favorite comedian Howie Mandel and acclaimed actress and international superstar Sofia Vergara. The dynamic Terry Crews returns as host. This season promises to deliver some of the wildest acts to ever grace the “AGT” stage." Looking for more talent-based shows to watch? Check out 'American Song Contest', 'American Idol', and 'So You Think You Can Dance'.

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Who is Willem Roelants?

Willem Roelants is a Canadian actor, musician, comedian, and author. In 2020, he completed his Theatre Diploma from Vancouver Island University. This performer not only has a beautiful voice but also plays a variety of musical instruments such as bass, guitar, piano, and ukulele. He has worked in theatre, television, advertising, and industry, as well as as a voiceover artist.



 

Roelants recently released his book titled 'Too Young to Write This: Lessons from a Guy Who Isn’t Famous Yet'. According to Amazon, the book's bio reads, "'Too Young to Write This' is a humble look at an aspiring performer who always tries his best, but occasionally comes up short. With stories, hard-learned lessons, thoughts on life, and experiences Willem's mother doesn't even know about, this book will hopefully help you realize that there's someone out there who can make more mistakes than you."



 

Willem Roelants also has a YouTube channel called "Willem Roelants" where he often uploads his videos singing and videos. Scroll down to see some of his videos.



 



 

Catch Willem Roelants on 'America's Got Talent' Season 17 on Tuesday at 8 pm on NBC.

You can catch all-new episodes every Tuesday from 8 to 10 pm ET/PT. For viewers who wish to tune in to the show without cable, they can do so using streaming services such as Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu With Live TV, AT&T TV, or YouTube TV.

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