Nervous Teen Is The Last Contestant And Collapses On Stage In Tears Before Simon’s Critique

Aug 17, 2021 by apost team

When you watch 'America's Got Talent,' or 'The X-Factor,' you know that Simon Cowell can be a pretty tough judge. In fact, he is pretty famous for how tough he is. However, that is what makes him a great judge, to begin with. You know that he isn't just giving away praise left and right without actually meaning it! 

With so much talent blooming worldwide, it's no surprise that talent shows of all kinds are popular on television. "America's Got Talent" is a talent competition show that has been airing since 2006. With over 380 episodes, the show features hopeful contestants who are all competing for the winning prize of one million dollars. From singers to dancers to magicians, 'AGT' allows a wide variety of acts to compete on the show. The British version of the series followed the American one's debut shortly after in June 2007. Susan Boyle was one of the most famous winners to come from the "Got Talent" series as a whole, as she stunned audiences with her brilliantly beautiful voice. The series was named the world's most successful reality TV format by Guinness World Records in 2014, as it had spin-offs in over 68 countries at the time. While there have been many different judges throughout the seasons, one constant — and the show's creator — is the infamous tough judge, Simon Cowell. Known for his harsh critiques, even Cowell can be impressed if a contestant's act is good enough quality.

Simon has rightfully earned his reputation for being a tough, opinionated judge on top talent shows, and he also has a knack for identifying truly talented individuals.

That's certainly on display in Olivia Garcia's incredible performance from Season 13 of 'The X-Factor UK,' which aired all the way back in 2016.

Read on to see the audition for yourself!

When Simon does give praise to the contestants, you can tell that it is well-meaning and genuine. Simon Cowell is known for being one of the harshest and most critical judges on talent competition shows. He's a record executive, television personality and entrepreneur, and has also used his platform for the betterment of others, engaging in philanthropic activities over the years. "The X Factor," "Britain's Got Talent," "America's Got Talent" and "American Idol" are some of the most popular shows on Cowell's resume.

The talent judge, who is notorious for his signature line "I don't mean to be rude, but…" (also the title of his book, by the way), has been on the panel countless times. For auditions that do not go so well, Cowell has never shied away from giving his most honest feedback. Some of his most brutal quotes ever documented include: "There is as much chance of you being a pop star or a rock star as me flying to the moon tomorrow morning for breakfast. It's never going to happen," and "If the judging criteria or the voting criteria here was to vote people through for managing to sing every note out of tune, you would win tonight." Since he doesn't always give praise to everyone, it really means something when you hear it from him. Who wouldn't want the famous Simon Cowell to actually offer encouragement and praise? One example is when he hit the golden buzzer for a 16-year-old cancer survivor. Not only was he excited to hit the buzzer, he even walked over to congratulate the young girl in person.

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However, the X Factor UK 2016 6 Chair Challenge is a bit of a different situation. Simon is always faced with a hard decision to make, as he is in charge of bringing the contestant count all the way down to just six people. By the time that Olivia Garcia, a 16-year-old girl, takes the stage, she is already faced with a horrifying sight. Every chair is filled. You can tell that she is very nervous when she takes the stage in front of the judges. She introduces herself and says that she is hoping to make Simon proud of her.

Simon can be heard telling the other judges that she appears to be nervous before the music even begins to play. However, this is where it all begins to change. It only takes a few notes for it to be clear that Garcia has a beautiful voice. Her incredible singing makes the audience go insane. The judges are not able to hide their obvious excitement at how well she can sing, and Simon already knows that he has to make a tough decision. 

The look on his face is priceless! How is he ever going to choose the final six when she is just that good? You can watch the amazing video for yourself below. Once you hear how beautiful she can sing, you will understand why Simon had such a hard time with his decision!

What do you think about Olivia's performance? Were you impressed by her amazing voice? Let us know your thoughts, and be sure to spread the word about this talented young girl!