Can you give me an example of a rare phenomenon of spectacular talent concentrated by intellectual impairment? Kodi Lee is an ideal one. Despite being legally blind and diagnosed with autism, Kodi’s musical abilities are nothing short of extraordinary and mark him as a true savant.
After wowing the audience by a Golden Buzzer-winning audition, Kodi treated them to an outstanding duet with none other than legendary X Factor winner, Leona Lewis, proving that his talent transcends any limitations.
Kodi Lee and Leona Lewis teamed up for a moving cover of Calum Scott’s “You Are The Reason,” which Leona had also sung in a duet with Calum the year before.
The AGT judges gave them a standing ovation, and the audience cheered Kodi’s name. This viral moment helped Kodi win the 14th season of AGT, marking him as the first disabled person to do so in the show’s history.
Their touching performance has garnered over 16.7 million views on YouTube. Fans praised Leona for complementing, rather than overshadowing, Kodi’s impressive vocals. As one fan wrote, “I love how Leona didn’t steal the spotlight. We all know this girl has vocals. She let Kodi shine and she sounded effortlessly beautiful doing the duet with him.”
Another commented, “Best duet performance on this show ever. Their voices complement each other beautifully. And I think it’s better than the original by far. One of my favorite songs to listen too.”