Arts & Entertainment

Lexington Teen Struggling With Tourette Syndrome Impresses 'X Factor' Judges

A 16-year-old from Lexington received a standing ovation and brought tears to the eyes of many people watching him audition for the music competition show The X Factor

Carlos Guevara, a high school freshman who suffers from Tourette Syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder, tells viewers about his struggle with the disorders and how music is his therapy during an episode that aired Wednesday. 

Guevara performed "Gravity" by John Mayer and by the end all four judges said yes to the teen moving forward to the next round of the competition. 

See Guevara's story and watch him perform in the attached video.

What do you think of Guevara's performance? Tell us in the comments. 


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