🎤 When she first steps on stage, she shares her deeply personal story.
❤️ Her Backstory: Amanda explains that she was raised in the Dominican Republic until she was four years old. When she first came to the US, she didn’t speak any English and, as a result, was bullied relentlessly . She recalls kids making fun of her and telling her to “get out of here”. It was a painful experience, but she says it gave her “tough skin”.
🎶 Her Strength: What got her through that dark time? She credits two things: her mom and music . Her mother always told her, “we all have a purpose on this earth” , words that clearly stuck with her. Music became her way to connect and express herself .
🔥 The Performance: After admitting she’s a “little bit” nervous , Amanda takes a deep breath and unleashes a powerhouse voice, singing a soulful and stunning rendition of “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” The judges and audience are visibly blown away by the maturity and power in her voice.
🤩 The Judges’ Reaction:
- Simon tells her she has “genuinely natural soul” and that her audition is one they will “remember for a long time”
- Mel B is overcome with emotion, declaring the performance “incredible” and showing off her “goose pimples”
✨ The Golden Buzzer: In a truly unforgettable moment, Mel B addresses Amanda’s bullies directly through the camera, saying, “This is what I’m gonna say to all those bullies…” before emphatically slamming her hand on the Golden Buzzer! 🎊 Confetti rains down as Amanda is brought to tears, a triumphant and beautiful response to her past struggles. What a moment of validation and victory! 💖