Despite Winning the $1 Million Prize, AGT 2024 Winner Richard Goodall Decides to Keep His Janitor Job: Exploring His Motivations and What This Choice Means for His Future Endeavors

Richard Goodall

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Richard Goodall became the winner of “America’s Got Talent” Season 19, defeating magician Solange Kardinaly, comedian Learnmore Jonasi, and other finalists. Goodall, who has been working as a school janitor in Terre Haute, Indiana, won the hearts of many with his soulful singing. He masterfully covered songs by Michael Bolton, Survivor, and Journey. The 55-year-old won the coveted $1 million prize money and even a new car. However, despite winning the talent show, Goodall is planning to keep his job as a janitor for some time, which he revealed in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly.

 

 

AGT Season 19 winner Richard Goodall will keep being a janitor ‘for a while’

Richard Goodall, the winner of “America’s Got Talent” Season 19, received the Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum early in the season, which made him popular among the audience. Recently, during an Entertainment Weekly interview, he was asked whether he would keep his janitor’s job at an elementary school in Indiana. Notably, he had worked there for the past 23 years. In response, Goodall said, “I mean, yeah, I plan to for a while still yet.” He further shared his plan to “invest a little, and then plan smart.”

 

 

Heidi Klum tạo dáng cùng Richard Goodall

“We’re not fancy people,” Goodall emphasized, referring to him and his wife, Angela. Additionally, the talented singer explained that he and his wife plan everything together. He further revealed that whatever they plan to do in the future, it would not be lavish. Richard Goodall added, “We’re just regular people and the money is… we just try to be conservative about it.” He expressed that they do not have any idea regarding what their future holds for them, but they do not have any expectations as well.

 

 

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When asked about the possibility of a future album or tours, Goodall said that he does not know anything yet. However, he and his wife are open to all new possibilities when it comes to music or anything else.

 

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