"This guy can SANG": American Idol fans applaud Filo getting a Platinum Ticket

ABC premiered American Idol Season 23 Episode 3 on March 16, 2025, Sunday. The latest episode featured auditions where artists from various regions appeared to showcase their skills. The competition show features panelists including Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and replacing Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood.

One of the participants featured on American Idol's latest episode was California native Filo. His performance, Otis Redding's Try a Little Tenderness, won panelists' hearts, and he received a Platinum Ticket.

Witnessing the 23-year-old singer winning the ticket, American Idol fans took to social media platform X to applaud the male singer.

A fan wrote on X:

"Filo could definitely win this whole show this guy can SANG #americanidol."

Another fan mentioned Filo and his performance:

"Filo is his name! Yep, of course from the promo, sounded really good! #AmericanIdol."

One more fan shared a comment and predicted how Filo might reach "Top 10 or 20:"

"FILO IS FOR SURE LIKE TOP 10 OR 20 !!!!! LIKE HE GOT HIS MOMMA CRYIN JUST BY HOW AMAZING HIS VOICE IS. LIKE THE TALENT THIS YEAR.... IS GONNA BE INSANE. #AmericanIdol."

Another netizen reacted to Filo getting a Platinum Ticket:

"Filo is AMAZING so deserving of the platinum ticket!!! He’s going to go far. I predict top 10. #AmericanIdol."

A person referred to Filo as "unstoppable" and commented:

"If Filo reels it in slightly, he will be unstoppable. A vocalist. #AmericanIdol."

Another X user mentioned:

"Filo is going to hollywood #AmericanIdol."

A person wrote about Filo's performance:

"Up last tonight on #AmericanIdol is #FILO singing " Try A Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding. And he sang this wonderfully. It's 3 yes's for him and he is heading to #Hollywood Congrats FILO!! great job!!!"

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American Idol Season 23 Episode 3: Filo earned a Platinum Ticket from the panelists

The 23-year-old singer Filo performed Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding. Listening to the Egyptian-born singer, panelists were impressed and rewarded him with a Platinum Ticket. He also received a standing ovation from the panelists for his rendition of the song.

Listening to him, Lionel Richie stated:

"We've been waiting for you! What took you so long?"

Filo responded that it was his priority as his mother wanted him to pursue a medical career. However, seeing how Filo chose music as her career, panelist Carrie Underwood told him:

"You don't need to be no doctor. Tell mama she was wrong! … No, don't say that. She's just looking out for you."

In addition to that, panelist Luke Bryan told Filo that it was a "perfect" audition that he gave. He also predicted being in the Top 20 or even Top 10. Many fans agreed with Luke and commented on similar views while applauding Filo's performance.

Filo then advanced to Hollywood Week's week 2 as he was awarded a Platinum Ticket. Fans applauded Filo and appreciated his performance. They took to social media platform X and shared their comments about the American Idol participant, Filo.

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Fans can stream American Idol Season 23 Episodes on Hulu.