American Idol fan favourite Zachariah Smith married his wife just months after she divorced the father of her children.
The 19-year-old has wowed viewers with his soulful voice and his wife Crysta Wilkerson, 32, was introduced at his first audition in November.
Grill cook Zachariah charmed viewers with his genuine adoration and devotion to his family, which included Crysta and her three children.
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Crysta and her ex still share custody of their children, aged 10, nine and five, with Zachariah as their stepfather.
Divorce records obtained by the Sun revealed that Crysta officially split from her former husband in April 2022, citing irreconcilable differences.
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Sources told the outlet that Zachariah and Crysta got married in September, although the Sun was not able to confirm this report with the Monroe County Mississippi Clerk.
According to television station WTVA, Crysta is also the manager of the Mississippi restaurant where Zachariah was working and it has reportedly been in her family for almost 20 years.
The budding singer has garnered a hefty fanbase since his first appearance on American Idol due to his sultry southern vocals.
Zachariah belted a standout rendition of Hurts So Good by John Mellencamp for his audition, which now has one million views on YouTube, blowing away the judges from the very first notes.
Judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie gave the singer a standing ovation, while Luke Bryan declared: “Go back to Amory, get your damn apron, get a little lighter fluid, burn the apron.”
Zachariah won over viewers with his personality as he sweetly exclaimed: “I don’t have to flip burgers anymore!”
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In the episode, Crysta was seen anxiously waiting outside the doors before she was let in to celebrate with her husband as he was given his golden ticket.
Despite the age gap between Zachariah and Crysta, the loving couple have received endless streams of support from viewers.
Ahead of this weekend’s Disney-themed episode, Zachariah and his family enjoyed a day out at Disneyland, where he was often stopped by newfound fans.
He shared some fan snaps on his Instagram story and posted a sweet family photo, with Crysta and his three stepchildren all decked out in Disney gear.
One fan declared: “You and your family are just so precious and you have so much talent!!!”
Another wrote: “What a darling family!! So glad you you guys got to go!! Your kids are so cute too!!!”
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