But when Emma’s name is said, the tone shifts. Her eyes are bright with excitement and fear as she cautiously makes her way onto the stage. Renowned for his harsh standards and critical eye, Simon Cowell looks at her intently, his face unreadable.Emma starts singing a song about loss, hope, and resiliency that she wrote herself. It has a hauntingly lovely melody. Everyone in the hall is enthralled by her strong, powerful voice.
The listener is drawn in by her sincerity and unadulterated emotion as she sings. When Simon Cowell realizes he is witnessing something extraordinary, his normally critical tone softens and he becomes surprisingly captivated.There is a minute of total silence after the song concludes.