Tom Sandoval Shares What Winning AGT Would Really Mean to Him
Originally appeared on E! Online
It's safe to say is pretty pumped about his success on America's Got Talent.
Nearly a week after the Vanderpump Rules alum wowed the show's judges and advanced to the next round of competition, the Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras frontman is looking ahead and revealing what potentially winning season 20 of the NBC reality series would truly mean to him and his band.
"That would be crazy," he exclusively told E! News. "That would be so amazing. Obviously, there's such a slim chance because of so many great acts out there, but I would obviously be so happy for the band and for myself."
And, aside from the $1 million prize, the 42-year-old could totally see his cover group headlining their own concert residency.
As Tom added, "I would love that, definitely."
Heading into his audition—which aired during the June 24 episode—the reality star revealed which of the four judges he was most nervous to get feedback from on his performance of A-ha's '80s hit "Take on Me."
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"Obviously, ," Tom shared. "He's a legend. I mean they all are, but he definitely has his reputation of being brutally honest."
Thankfully for him and his band, Simon only had rave reviews to share.
"Seeing Simon Cowell's smile at the end," The Traitors alum reflected, "and Mel B just being like, 'You really put a smile on my face and I loved it. You guys are not ashamed to say that you're a cover man.' Everybody was having a good time and we got a standing ovation. That means so much to me."
As for what Tom and his band are planning for their second AGT audition? He couldn't share much but teased, "I'm not exactly sure yet and we don't know exactly when we're going back. So, that'll be news to me. I'm really just excited to get back in there and do it again."
And Tom has a message for any fans surprised by his transition from the man at the center of VPR's Scandoval controversy to AGT fan-favorite.
"It was really hard," he shared. "Thank you for following along and hopefully we do well and I do them proud. Wish us the best of luck."
See Tom's journey continue when America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on NBC. For behind-the-scenes secrets about the show, keep reading…
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