America’s Got Talent is known for its unforgettable auditions, but sometimes the judges’ comments steal the spotlight.
This was the case when Daniel Emmet, a 25-year-old New Yorker with a powerful classical-crossover voice, stepped onto the stage.
As he performed his original song, all the judges seemed to enjoy it, except for Simon Cowell, whose disinterest was clearly visible.
Simon, rather than hitting his red X, decided to take a different approach.
Simon stopped the audition and inquired if Daniel had another song to perform.
Unfortunately, Daniel was unprepared for a second song.
Simon expressed his thoughts, “You can’t come on a show like this and say you haven’t got a second song.
That’s what live auditions are all about. You have a very good voice, but normally it is about connecting with the right song.”
He continued, emphasizing the importance of song choice and expressing his desire for talented individuals to succeed.
He believed that just singing that song was not enough.
Simon suggested a specific song for Daniel, although he doubted Daniel would know it.
He called over a member of the production team to assist Daniel in learning the song, giving him just one hour to master it.
Grateful for the second chance, Daniel dedicated himself to the task.
In just an hour, he learned the song and delivered an outstanding performance when he returned to the stage.
His effort and talent were undeniable as all four judges rose to their feet in applause.
Simon’s decision had unveiled Daniel’s true potential and ambition.
After this incredible turnaround, Daniel received a unanimous “Yes” from all the judges, a well-deserved outcome for his hard work and talent.
Social media buzzed with reactions to Daniel’s audition and Simon’s unusual approach.
One Facebook user expressed that Simon should have used his Golden Buzzer for Daniel, acknowledging the challenge of learning a new song in just an hour and Daniel’s exceptional execution.
The user stated, “We thought Simon should have used his golden buzzer since he asked this guy to learn a song he’d never heard in one hour.
Not only did he learn it, he knocked it out of the park big time!”
Many agreed with this sentiment, feeling that Daniel’s performance was Golden Buzzer-worthy.
However, another commenter fully supported Simon’s decision, highlighting the abundance of singers on the show and the necessity of having a second song prepared.
They praised Simon for finding a tactful solution to the situation, allowing Daniel to showcase his true talent.
Others already declared their support for Daniel in the upcoming season of AGT, expressing disappointment that he did not receive a Golden Buzzer but understanding that the audition episodes, compiled from various cities, might have seen all the judges already using their Golden Buzzers.
Watch his incredible performance in the video below!
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