: On shows like AGT: All Stars , his emotional performances were praised for their raw honesty, a trait he views as more "manly" than the "mask of control" often expected of men.
: He has spoken about the exhaustion of trying to meet others' expectations of how a man should act or look. : On shows like AGT: All Stars ,
During his rise to fame, Ball shared that his childhood and teenage years were marked by significant bullying. : On shows like AGT: All Stars ,
: By remaining a humble, "unassuming" teacher even after gaining global fame, he challenges the idea that masculine success must be loud or dominant. The "I'm Done" Sentiment : On shows like AGT: All Stars ,