“American Idol” loves to spotlight the emotion ― and on Sunday’s start of Hollywood Week, the reality singing competition may have outdone itself. He called her his “American idol,” and went on stage to ask the judges if he could FaceTime her. Judge Katy Perry took the phone and wished Graham’s mother well with the help of angels. Her fellow panelist Lionel Richie may have offered the most comfort for Graham’s mother: Peering into the phone, he said, “Your boy did it, sweetheart. Your boy did it.”Watch Graham’s segment beginning at the 1:15 mark below.

Source: Huffington Post March 25, 2019 10:30 UTC