Filipino 'American Idol' finalist Francisco Martin makes it to Top 20
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Francisco Martin stuns 'American Idols' judges with a Harry Styles-hit "Falling."
Filipino-Americano Francisco Martin is winning the hearts of many as he makes it to the Top 20 of the singing reality show American Idol.
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The Top 20 finalists were announced in this week's two-part episode which was taped weeks ago.
Francisco said he feels “dazed and beyond grateful” for the experience.
“Dazed and beyond grateful. Thank you, American Idol, for giving this anxious boy a chance.”
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During his performance for the Top 40, Francisco performed a Harry Styles-hit that was praised by the judges. American Idol judge Katy Perry was stunned by his cover. She said, “I was like, is that Bruno Mars?”
The San Francisco native also took to Twitter to thank his supporters.
Love you @AmericanIdol 🥴 https://t.co/ruCbc4hAdu
-- Francisco Martin (@fronciscomartin) April 1, 2020
Martin's "Falling" performance on"American Idol" garnered over a million views on the platform.
Watch his performance here:
Currently, American Idol suspended its taping after the top 20 were selected and the contestants, including Martin, were sent home, due to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 COVID-19 pandemic.
