Autistic American Idol Contestant Sam Finelli Gets STANDING OVATION For His Gorgeous Audition! WATCH!

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Another star is born on American Idol! Sunday night’s episode featured a stellar audition that moved the judges to tears and won a standing ovation (on top of a ticket to Hollywood). Sam Finelli, who is autistic, shared before performing how music comforted him most when he felt alienated over the years.

He explained: The 28-year-old added: Related: Watch Aretha Franklin’s Granddaughter Belt It Out In American Idol Audition! After his rendition of Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves, an emotional Lionel Richie told the contestant: Katy Perry praised his “perfect song” choice, saying: You really can’t ask for a better reaction on Idol!

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