When Benson Boone finished his audition performance for American Idol, not only did he walk away with a Golden Ticket, but he also received some high praise from the judges. Katy Perry said, “They’re going to swoon over Benson Boone. I see you winning American Idol if you want it.” With feedback like that, you can probably guess that Benson felt pretty confident walking out of the audition room. It didn’t take long for the internet to start buzzing about his performance as well.
However American Idol fans were surprised when Boone never showed up in Hollywood. Boone voluntarily quit the show for reasons best known to him. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about American Idol‘s Benson Boone.
1. Benson Boone Is A Washington Native
Benson Boone was born and raised in Monroe, Washington. Although Monroe is a relatively small city, Benson is really proud of where he’s from and he was glad to represent the Pacific Northwest on American Idol. That being said, he will likely end up having to relocate once his music career really starts to take off.
2. Benson Boone Has A Large Following On TikTok
Technically, performing on American Idol isn’t the first time Benson Boone has had to entertain a huge audience. Benson is a very popular TikTok user and he currently has 3.6 million followers. His content consists mostly of comedic skits although he does incorporate some music as well. Benson has seen his fan base increase ever since his appearance on American Idol.
3. Benson Boone Is Still Young
Benson Boone was born on June 25, 2002. During the time of his appearance on American Idol, Benson had recently graduated from High School. While it’s uncertain if he has plans for college, one known fact is his commitment to developing and expanding his musical career.
4. Benson Boone Had His Own Trending Hashtag
With only one episode into American Idol season 19, Benson Boone was already getting a lot of attention. So much so that viewers started a hashtag just for Benson. The hashtag #SwoonforBoone was getting a lot of traction online with many speculating Benson could be the season’s winner. Benson’s voluntary departure was a big blow for audiences waiting to cheer him on to the end.
5. Benson Boone Hadn’t Been Singing For Very Long
Many contestants who come on American Idol have been singing for as long as they can remember; that isn’t the case with Benson Boone. Benson only started singing about a year ago when a friend of his was putting together a band and asked him to be the singer. He realized he had a good voice and became more invested in music. In addition to singing, Benson also plays the piano.
6. He Comes From A Pretty Big Family
There isn’t much information about Benson Boone’s personal life yet, but we do know that he is the middle child in a family of five children, and he is the only boy. He has close relationships with all of his loved ones. Also, Benson’s family were supportive of his American Idol journey and departure.
7. Benson Boone Loves To Do Backflips
Benson has always been an active person and he loves a good adrenaline rush from time to time. He has a knack for doing backflips, and he was even able to pull one off in front of Ryan Seacrest right before entering the audition room. Audiences will not be surprised to see him pull one off during one of his concerts.
8. Benson Boone’s Faith Is Important To Him
Benson Boone hasn’t specifically said anything about his religious beliefs. However, his bio on Instagram does mention the Church of Jesus Christ which is another name for the Mormon faith. What’s unclear is if he’s a practicing christian or just identifies with its beliefs.
9. Benson Boone Loves Being Outdoors
The Pacific Northwest is popularly known for its natural beauty, and this is something that Benson takes full advantage of. He loves spending as much time outdoors as he can and he enjoys a variety of activities. Some of his favorite things to do include hiking and swimming.
10. He Believes In The Importance Of Mental Health
With the level of awareness around mental health, people are becoming more conscious of it and its manifestation. Yet, it’s still a very sensitive subject for a lot of people. Despite his young age, Benson Boone already understands the importance of mental health and he is an advocate for people doing what they need to do to take care of themselves, mentally and physically.
