Lionel Richie shocked as boybander’s lookalike nepo-son auditions for TV talent show – but can you guess his famous dad?

A NEPO-BABY with a famous boyband star dad left Lionel Richie totally floored when he auditioned for a top TV talent show. In a short clip posted on TikTok, the Dancing on the Ceiling crooner, 77, was seen with his jaw on the floor as he came face-to-face with another famous singer’s son on American Idol. Lionel Richie was floored when he met a boyband star’s nepo-baby son on American Idol Credit: Youtube Can you guess who this nepo-baby’s dad is? Credit: YouTube/@AmericanIdol The 23-year-old has previously toured with his dad’s band – best known for their smash hit – I Want It That Way – and sports his father’s same handsome looks, with blonde curly hair and a chiselled jawline. But can you guess the identity of this nepo baby and his famous father? Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! The American Idol hopeful in question is Baylee Littrell – son of the Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell. Last year, he auditioned for American Idol, and the clip has resurfaced again on social media. Baylee revealed he is the son of boyband star Brian Littrell Credit: YouTube/@AmericanIdol Brian found chart fame in boyband Backstreet Boys Credit: The Mega Agency In the short video, Baylee can be seen going before the judges, who ask him why he looks “familiar”. He then reveals that his dad is in fact Brian from the Backstreet Boys. Upon this admission, Lionel is seen open-mouthed in awe as he takes in the revelation. Baylee’s dad Brian previously opened up on his son’s work ethic and told Today.com: “He was just texting me last night, going, ‘Dad, dude, how do you do this? Like, it’s hard work.’ Most read in Music “He’s been busting his butt, and I’m super proud of him. He kind of gets a new sense of reality of what this is.” The pair have collaborated on track Come Kiss Me Credit: instagram/bayleelittrell_music The Backstreet Boys have been together since the 90s Credit: Getty Backstreet Boys biggest songs Their most popular songs include: I Want It That Way Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) I’ll Never Break Your Heart Shape of My Heart Show Me The Meaning of Being Lonely Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) The pair have even collaborated on track Come Kiss Me. The Backstreet Boys formed in 1993, and have been thrilling fans with their music and tours ever since.