Fake News – A 168-year-old man sang “Jesus: You Are the Only Way” live on AGT 2025 and impressed the judges.
Analysis
In recent days, a video has been circulating on social media and messaging groups claiming that a 168-year-old man performed live on “America’s Got Talent” (AGT) in 2025. The alleged contestant reportedly sang the song “Jesus: You Are the Only Way” and impressed the judges.
The story went viral with eye-catching captions and headlines, shared in multiple versions in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Below is an example of the text being spread:
Spanish: ¡Impactante! HOMBRE de 168 años canta “Jesús, Tú Eres el Único Camino” en vivo en AGT 2025 Portuguese: Impressionante! Homem de 168 anos canta “Jesús, Tú Eres el Único Camino” ao vivo na AGT 2025
Fact-Check
The story has gained a lot of attention, but did a 168-year-old man really sing live on “America’s Got Talent”? How was the video in question made? Is there anyone alive at that age? Let’s answer these questions below.
Did a 168-year-old man sing “Jesus: You Are the Only Way” live on America’s Got Talent?
No. There is no official record of a person of that age participating in AGT or any other talent show. The claim does not appear in any reliable sources, such as news websites or the official AGT profiles. Moreover, NBC, the network that airs AGT, has not mentioned anything about this case.
How was the video of the elderly singer created?
The circulating video is an AI-generated montage. Analysis indicates that the face and voice of the supposed singer were digitally created, a common pattern in recent fake videos. Additionally, the clip where the “168-year-old man” supposedly appears cannot be found in any official broadcast of the show. This suggests that the content was fabricated to go viral on social media.
Is there anyone alive at 168 years old?
No. To date, the oldest verified person in history was Jeanne Calment, who lived to be 122 years old. No human has reached the age of 168, making this story biologically impossible. Any claim suggesting otherwise is, at best, absurd.
Conclusion
The claim that a 168-year-old man sang “Jesus: You Are the Only Way” live on “America’s Got Talent” is just another piece of fake news. There are no reliable records of such a performance, the video was AI-generated, and no one of that age is alive.
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