Irish teenager 'pinching herself' after being scouted to perform on America's Got Talent
Sophie Lennon, from Mayobridge in Co Down, is the first person from Northern Ireland to be chosen to fly out and perform on America's Got Talent and the second person across the isle of Ireland.
A talented Co Down teenager has opened up about her excitement and “shock” at being the first person from Northern Ireland to be a contestant on America’s Got Talent.
Sophie Lennon, from Mayobridge in Co Down, is the first person from the North to be chosen to fly out and perform on America's Got Talent and the second person across the isle of Ireland.
Opening up about her performance on Tuesday night, Sophie said she has “always dreamed” of being on the hit talent show and perform in front of industry greats, Simon Cowell and fellow judges Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel.
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The 14-year-old said: “I can’t believe I’m actually writing this post but I can finally share with you all after keeping it secret for so long that I’m going to be on this season of America’s Got Talent. It's been an absolutely crazy whirlwind 6 months.
“Shocked that I was scouted for back in February and flown out by AGT all the way to Los Angeles from Ireland, all expenses paid, along with my mum and dad for all the filming which took place over 3 days!
“My episode will be aired across America & worldwide on NBC & Peacock TV this Tuesday night, July 23, for their final show this year! I’m still pinching myself with what all is happening lately, I’ve always dreamed of being on AGT from I was little, watching all their YouTube videos and I just can’t believe my dream has come true.”
Sophie added that it is a “privilege” to be “the first person ever from Northern Ireland to be chosen to perform on the biggest talent show in the world.”
“I’m absolutely privileged to be the first person ever from Northern Ireland to be chosen to perform on the biggest talent show in the world. I still can’t believe it, what an experience it’s been so far and I can’t wait to share my journey with you all.
“Thank you all so so much for your continued support to me throughout everything it means the world to me! Stay tuned for lots more to come. Thank you to my fantastic teacher Fiona Flynn for being an amazing and supportive teacher to me.”
Having sung since she was a child, Sophie's mum Theresa credits a viral video on Belfast Live when Sophie was just 10 for kick-starting the teen's career. This has seen her represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision, star on the West End, and perform across the globe.
Speaking previously to us, Sophie’s mother Theresa opened up about her daughter’s once in a lifetime opportunity.
She said: "It happened very fast, we got a call saying that they wanted her to audition for America's Got Talent and within a week we were in LA - it was all very quick, choosing what song to sing and everything. They sorted everything out and there was even a chauffeur waiting at the airport for her and all. It was back in March and they had her sing on St Patrick's Day too.
"It was such a class experience. To be chosen to have her audition be aired on TV is just incredible."
Theresa added: "It's hard to believe sometimes, you wake up and ask yourself is this all really happening and we have to pinch ourselves - she's this wee girl from Northern Ireland and she's been able to represent her country on these huge stages.
"It's such a dream come true for her. She's been watching America's Got Talent for years and you'd never believe that she'd be on it one day herself, it's just unbelievable."
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