The ABC family continues to grow.
When 14-year-old Camila Galavis auditioned for American Idol on Sunday's (March 24) episode, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie was shocked to find out that her dad is none other than Juan Pablo Galavis, the former star of another long-running show under the singing competition series Network: The bachelor.
Camila Galavis didn't initially tell the panel that she's already part of the reality show, as she was just 4 years old when her father The bachelor aired in 2014. But while answering questions about her family from the “Firework” singer, the young singer finally revealed that her father wasn't just a former heartthrob on the show, he was also on American Idol building with her.
The team then called Juan Pablo into the room, where he confirmed that participating in the competition series was 100% Camila's idea. “She's been singing since she was little and the opportunity came and she wanted to do it,” she told the judges. “I said, 'I don't know if you're old enough.' That was last year. “Well, maybe next year.” And then here it is.”
After confessing that she would feel more comfortable with her dad in the room during her audition, the Venezuelan native went on to sing an all-Spanish rendition of Joaquina's “Rabia” as Juan Pablo watched proudly from the sidelines, sitting next to at -home pianist at his bench.
Although it was a close call, Galavis was able to advance to the next round with Perry and Bryan's 'Yes' outweighing Richie's 'No'.
“Love your confidence,” the country singer told her after her performance. “Love your personality… I think the right producer could take your voice and cut you a hit album right now.”
Venezuelan singer/songwriter Joaquina responded to her performance of the song on Instagramreposting the audition and writing, “Oh my god, this can't be. [Camila] how beautiful. Wow, never in my life did I think someone would sing one of my songs American Idolhow crazy [Juan Pablo] I love you guys so much. Congratulations. God bless you on the journey of this show. I hope all your dreams come true.”
Check out Camila's American Idol listen — with a cameo from Juan Pablo — above.
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