In season 16, NBC's America's Got Talent follows Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara with host Terry Crews in their talent search, showcasing unique performers from across the country.

Tom Ball is from Brighton, England. He competed on the fifteenth series of Britain's Got Talent, where he concluded the competition in 3rd place behind Axel Blake and Jamie Leahey. He also works as a teacher at a secondary school.