If you enjoy “America’s Got Talent,” you likely aren’t shocked by much anymore. You faithfully watch all the auditions, whether they’re good, bad, wild, or awkward. Even with all the crazy things you’ve seen, I bet you were surprised tonight when 84-year-old Ray Jessel stepped onto the stage.
Ray seemed innocent enough. He has amazing hair, a fantastic mustache and he sings and plays the keyboard. He was adorable! So what is so special about Ray Jessel? This gent writes his own music, with a very comedic twist that I don’t think anyone was expecting. I certainly never anticipated the surprise twist that Ray’s song took.
Ok, ok. I’m not going to spoil it for you just in case you missed tonight’s episode. Watch and listen as Ray Jessel explains finding the perfect woman.. with one minor (or not so minor based on his description) snafu.
Admit it, your jaw dropped. Ray certainly got everyone’s attention with that performance! I don’t know about you, but I’d pay to see him perform in Vegas, and I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next. My opinion doesn’t matter too much, but America’s opinion does. What did the viewers think of Ray Jessel? They LOVED him. Twitter went crazy with support for Ray.
Bet you weren't expecting that from this 84 year old guy! #AGT #AGTFinalAuditions
— Ray Jessel (@Ray_Jessel) July 2, 2014
https://twitter.com/ESPNHockeyNight/statuses/484172897817083904
officially a Ray Jessel fan after seeing his performance on AGT tonight
— jordan flippo (@jordan_flippo) July 2, 2014
84 years old and the best original song we've ever heard on @NBCAGT! What a way to end the show!
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) July 2, 2014
She has a… #WeDidntSeeThatComing pic.twitter.com/DJ10gssn2W
— America's Got Talent (@nbcagt) July 2, 2014
Any one see the old guy sing on Americas got talent. 84 yrs old…Hardest I've laughed in months. Ray Jessel. Got to be on tubule by now
— Kevin A Dickey (@kevindickeygolf) July 2, 2014
So what do you think? Are you a Ray Jessel fan? From all of the initial reactions I am seeing, his original song was very well received around the social sphere. I’m looking forward to hearing more reactions on this Ray Jessel original.