Will Howie Mandel steal Kodi Lee? 'AGT: Fantasy League' judge wish to use Golden Buzzer to snatch singer from Team Simon
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kodi Lee, a singer, and pianist, returned to 'America's Got Talent'. Not only did his lovely voice captivate the crowd, but it also prompted Howie Mandel to want to use his Golden Buzzer to steal the singer from Team Simon.
Kodi, a blind and autistic pianist and vocalist, impressed the world with his musical prowess during 'AGT' Season 14. Fortunately for his admirers, the musical prodigy has returned for 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' as one of Simon's Dream Team selections.
I wish I had my Golden Buzzer tonight @Kodileerocks #AGT pic.twitter.com/H4pQURgy6u
— Howie Mandel (@howiemandel) January 2, 2024
Kodi's audition for 'AGT: Fantasy League' received a standing ovation from both the Judges and the crowd.
He took the stage with an original song, demonstrating that he could have just as much effect with an original as he did with a cover. Kodi leaped for pleasure when he heard the applause.
Mel B informed him that if she still had her Golden Buzzer from earlier in the night, which she used to take a separate Act from Simon, she would have used it for him.
Howie agreed, saying he was blown away by Kodi's writing abilities. Even he went to X, to express, "I wish I had my Golden Buzzer tonight @Kodileerocks."
What condition does 'AGT: Fantasy League's Kodi Lee suffer from?
Kodi is blind and autistic. Kodi has endured several challenges in his life as a result of his disability, including being born with optic nerve hypoplasia, receiving life-saving surgery as a newborn, and being diagnosed with autism at an early age.
What is 'AGT: Fantasy League' star Kodi Lee's net worth?
According to multiple online sources, Kodi is worth $8 million.
Kodi's incredible skill is in his musical expressiveness, excellent pitch, and love of all types of music. Kodi has an aural photographic memory, which allows him to retain songs after only one hearing.
His musical expressiveness and talent are incredible in and of themselves.
He has been showcasing his singing and piano skills all around the world for many years. He presently performs in a number of settings throughout town, including local restaurants, vineyards, and music festivals.
Furthermore, he was recently asked to perform at New York City's famed Carnegie Hall. His musical repertoire includes rock, jazz, R&B, and pop.
What other 'AGT' spinoffs have Kodi Lee competed in?
Kodi appeared on 'AGT' Season 14 in 2019. He received a Golden Buzzer, advancing him to Live performances.
He sang "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel, "You Are the Reason" by Calum Scott, and "Lost Without You" by Freya Ridings. Likewise, he won Season 14 by receiving the most votes.
Kodi appeared in the 'AGT' Qualifiers Results Show in 2022.
Earlier this year, before 'AGT: Fantasy League,' Kodi appeared on 'America's Got Talent: All-Stars,' which collected the finest of the best prior participants. Calum's rendition of "Biblical" and David Bowie's "Heroes" were among Kodi's audition songs.
Kodi finished in the Top 11 overall.
'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' airs on Mondays on NBC at 8 pm ET.