Jonatanas Kazlauskas

Pop Singer

Birthplace Vilnius, Lithuania

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About

Lithuanian pop singer and reality TV contestant known for competing on X Factor Lithuania in 2015, who became internationally famous in January 2026 when clips of his 2015 X Factor performance resurfaced on TikTok and turned into a viral Internet meme. He became known online as the "Sorry Guy" after repeatedly singing the word "sorry" onstage when he forgot the lyrics during his live performance in 2015. 

Before fame

He was a young aspiring singer in Lithuania before appearing on national television. He auditioned for X Factor Lithuania and was selected to compete on Series 3 in 2015. He competed in the Boys category on the show and was mentored by Lithuanian singer Saulius Prūsaitis during the competition. He performed Justin Bieber's "Sorry" during an episode of X Factor Lithuania in 2015. He became a viral meme in 2026 after the performance resurfaced online.

Trivia

He also performed Justin Bieber's "Love Yourself," which circulated alongside the "Sorry" clip on TikTok. He finishedin 8th place on X Factor Lithuania Series 3 and was eliminated in Week 7. He addressed the viral moment publicly in February 2026 and spoke about the pressure he felt at the time. He leaned into the meme by posting new videos and recreating the performance style on TikTok.

Family life

He was born and raised in Vilnius, Lithuania. 

Associated with

He competed on The X Factor franchise, which is affiliated with Simon Cowell

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