In one of the last episodes of the American “I have a talent” a moving performance took place on stage. There were many wonderful arrangements and exceptional voices among the performances that day, but this performance stood out from the rest and left the audience speechless. A policeman, dressed in his service uniform, entered the scene. He introduced himself to the jurors and told them his shocking life story.
Mervin Mayo devoted his entire life to his professional career
Policeman Mervin Mayowho serves in Richmond, Virginia, has dedicated his life to helping at-risk youth. He told viewers and judges about his difficult upbringing in the housing projects of Richmond, where it was hard not to grow up to be a criminal. A fellow officer saved him from that fate, prompting Mervin to follow a similar career path.
“I saw more murders as a child than as a policeman,” the talent show participant confessed honestly. This experience guides him through life and makes him feel called to the work he does. He has been helping young people for 17 years and provides them with the care he himself once received.
The participant dedicated the song to his beloved
After a moving speech, Mervin Mayo sat down at the keyboard and sang a cover of a romantic song Ed Sheeran “Thinking Out Loud”. He dedicated the song to his beloved wife, Michelle, who cheered him on from behind the scenes during the audition. It turns out that the contestant made it to the auditions for America’s Got Talent precisely at her urging. It was thanks to her support that he decided to take the risk.
Mervin’s rendition was more than just a song – it was a tribute to he and his wife’s shared love story. As he sang, he often looked backstage where his beloved was proudly watching the performance. This added authentic emotion to the performance, which was appreciated by the jury and the audience.
He stunned the audience
The audience gathered in the audience was moved from the very first seconds of the performance. Their faces lit up as soon as they heard the gentle voice of the singer, singing about the great love he has for his beloved. Some even had tears in their eyes. After the performance, the audience rewarded the “Mam talent” participant with thunderous applause, as well as a standing ovation.
The jury did not spare him warm words.
The judges were stunned by this performance. “You really have a good voice and everything you presented was sincere” – he said Simon Cowellconsidered the sharpest of the entire jury. “You are a beautiful couple and your voice is spectacular. (…) It’s beautiful that you love her so much and sing for her,” she said Sofia Vergara.
Another juror – Howie Mandel – he paid special attention not only to the participant’s singing, but also to his professional dedication. “You are one of those people who make us feel safe,” he noted. Heidi Klum summed up the statements of all the jury members. “You sounded very good on that stage. You feel at home there. I felt the love and it was beautiful,” the juror confessed.
Marvin heard “yes” from the program’s judges four times, thanks to which he managed to advance to the next stage. Viewers of the talent show will have the opportunity to watch his actions in the next episodes, which are broadcast every Tuesday on the American station NBC.
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