ABC's American Idol aired its fourth episode that explored a set of talented singers and songwriters from various parts of the country. Judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie seemed to be a bit tough in this round of auditions as they were pushing the contestants to test their own limits. Sme succeeded, but some still lacked the finnesse to move forward.Episode 4 of American Idol saw some great performances from contestants. But one audition left the judges speechless and frozen with shock. That audition was of none other than Douglas Mills Jr.He shared his experience of being bullied by people because of his race, and delivered a stunning performance that impressed the fans. One fan tweeted:allie@theonlygrandeDouglas is amazing. I have chills. What an amazing inspiration!! #AmericanIdol7:25 AM · Mar 21, 20222Douglas is amazing. I have chills. What an amazing inspiration!! #AmericanIdolOther notable performances that won the contestants their golden ticket included Zareh Isa, Sam Moss, Dan Marshall, Haley Slaton, and Jacob Moran, among many others.American Idol contestant Douglas Mills Jr. "hypnotized" the judges with his audition View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSometimes it just takes a little push for an artist to believe in themselves and their worth, which is exactly what happened with American Idol contestant Douglas Mills Jr. The 18-year-old high school student from Houston, Texas, left the judges speechless with his audition.Trying out for American Idol was something that he always wanted to do, but fear got in his way. But a surprise was waiting for him all along, as ABC13 Houston presented him with the VIP Affiliate Pass to audition in Austin, Texas for the competition.An overwhelmed Douglas said in a confessional:"They heard me singing in school. I had always wanted to audition forAmerican Idol, but I’ve never really left the state or been on an airplane. I was about to faint honestly. It was a complete surprise.”The contestant performed his rendition of Strange Fruit, a personal choice dedicated to the Black community. In a confessional, Douglas also revealed that he had been bullied all these years, with people calling him names like Gorilla and King Kong. Music became his life because it was a safe space from the doubters and haters.American Idol@AmericanIdol"You know what you don't need? Charts. Pop charts, R&B charts. You're off the charts!" - @LionelRichieSee you in 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗬𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗 @_ItsDouglasm_!#AmericanIdol7:28 AM · Mar 21, 20228826"You know what you don't need? Charts. Pop charts, R&B charts. You're off the charts!" - @LionelRichieSee you in 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗬𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗 @_ItsDouglasm_!#AmericanIdol https://t.co/AtOPHgRT1aThe judges were left speechless as they jumped to their feet after his audition. They took time to reel in the performance, stunned and "hypnotized." Lionel Richie said:"What happened? I blanked out, passed out, woke up. Young man, that was superb.”When the judges realized that he did not audition earlier because people thought he wasn't good enough, Katy Perry said:"Are you kidding me? Is that why you really never tried out? You transcend time and space. You froze the room. That was iconic.”Luke Bryan admired the contestant for his performance and said:“It was like you took our bodies and you hypnotized us. You took us on a journey. You controlled every second of that. I am speechless about it.”American Idol@AmericanIdol🤗 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗛𝗨𝗚! 🤗@LionelRichie @lukebryan @katyperry @_ItsDouglasm_#AmericanIdol7:28 AM · Mar 21, 202210122🤗 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗛𝗨𝗚! 🤗@LionelRichie @lukebryan @katyperry @_ItsDouglasm_#AmericanIdol https://t.co/wOe4ydXNYPThe judges then huddled up into a hug for Douglas and gave him a golden ticket to Hollywood.Fans react to an impressive performance by American Idol contestant Douglas Mills Jr.Fans were blown away by the contestant's audition and journey. They took to social media to express their feelings.Qdawg@Qdwag94This damn Douglas Mills Jr. Clearly the best so far this season. The voice and the emotion is ridiculous. That wasn't an audition but a performance. #AmericanIdol8:07 AM · Mar 21, 20221This damn Douglas Mills Jr. Clearly the best so far this season. The voice and the emotion is ridiculous. That wasn't an audition but a performance. #AmericanIdolAndrea Berg😼@BAndreaPinky@_itsdouglasm_ Congratulations Douglas! You deserve it! Don't ever let the haters and bullies stop you! I look forward to seeing more of you on #AmericanIdol!! Sending hugs and love to you and your Mom! Believe in yourself! 8:00 AM · Mar 21, 20221@_itsdouglasm_ Congratulations Douglas! You deserve it! Don't ever let the haters and bullies stop you! I look forward to seeing more of you on #AmericanIdol!! Sending hugs and love to you and your Mom! Believe in yourself! ❤🙏✌Alana V. Allen 🦋 | Nonprofit & PR Pro@alanavallenI almost gave up on @AmericanIdol tonight until I saw Douglas Mills of Houston, Texas sing! He literally sang down the glory with “Strange Fruit.”@_itsdouglasm_ #AmericanIdol7:50 AM · Mar 21, 2022I almost gave up on @AmericanIdol tonight until I saw Douglas Mills of Houston, Texas sing! He literally sang down the glory with “Strange Fruit.”🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥@_itsdouglasm_ #AmericanIdolCiCi Clair Rojo@cicicrojoI didn't know what just hit me. Wow. Douglas' pure talent put me in tears. He was singing to my soul. He's an inspiration and I'm looking forward to more heartfelt performances from him.#AmericanIdol #AmericanIdol2022 #Idol7:45 AM · Mar 21, 2022I didn't know what just hit me. Wow. Douglas' pure talent put me in tears. He was singing to my soul. He's an inspiration and I'm looking forward to more heartfelt performances from him.#AmericanIdol #AmericanIdol2022 #Idol https://t.co/Mrpa6nYHvMChayna Washington@always_a_lady2uIts been years since I've watched A.I. Tuned in tonight because there wasn't anything to watch on TV. So glad I did. Douglas's singing captivated me. He made watching A.I. worthwhile! I cant wait to hear him sing again. #AmericanIdol7:36 AM · Mar 21, 20221Its been years since I've watched A.I. Tuned in tonight because there wasn't anything to watch on TV. So glad I did. Douglas's singing captivated me. He made watching A.I. worthwhile! I cant wait to hear him sing again. #AmericanIdolsoaringmoose🌻Commissions Open🌻@soaringmooseyThat was a moving performance! I was completely entranced. Go ahead, Douglas!!! @_itsdouglasm_ #AmericanIdol7:34 AM · Mar 21, 20221That was a moving performance! I was completely entranced. Go ahead, Douglas!!! @_itsdouglasm_ #AmericanIdolTamara Letter@tamaraletter@_itsdouglasm_ Oh my goodness, I was thrilled to be your 3rd follower and look at your following count now - IN THE HUNDREDS! Get ready, Douglas! Your time is NOW! #AmericanIdol #passionforkindness7:33 AM · Mar 21, 20221@_itsdouglasm_ Oh my goodness, I was thrilled to be your 3rd follower and look at your following count now - IN THE HUNDREDS! Get ready, Douglas! Your time is NOW! 🎉 #AmericanIdol #passionforkindnessShenikwa Simmons LMT@ThaWealthyChickWhat did I just watch?! Omg! This young man left me speechless! He left me in tears! Douglas you're going a long way! #AmericanIdol7:32 AM · Mar 21, 20221What did I just watch?! Omg! This young man left me speechless! He left me in tears! Douglas you're going a long way! #AmericanIdolWittyUserName@witty_usrnameFlipping channels and caught an amazing audition and story on American Idol. Douglas Mills, I’m rooting for you. #AmericanIdol7:32 AM · Mar 21, 20221Flipping channels and caught an amazing audition and story on American Idol. Douglas Mills, I’m rooting for you. #AmericanIdolKelli@kellynn23Who the heck is out here calling a child King Kong and a gorilla in the 2020s. I will fight for Douglas. I want to cry and hug him. #AmericanIdol7:25 AM · Mar 21, 20225Who the heck is out here calling a child King Kong and a gorilla in the 2020s. I will fight for Douglas. I want to cry and hug him. #AmericanIdolThe next episode of American Idol will air on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 8.00 PM ET on ABC and will feature the final set of auditions. Viewers will have to tune in to see more amazing performances and see who moves forward with a golden ticket or maybe even a platinum one.