Latest X Factor hopeful Talia Dean stunned the show’s judging panel on Saturday night, with everything from her singing voice to her quips at Simon Cowell.
The VIP concierge worker, 32, told judges Nicole Scherzinger and Sharon Osbourne that she had once carried their bags for them through Heathrow Airport and they encouraged her to pursue her dreams and apply for the show.
Four yeses! @TaliaDeanMusic has bagged herself a place in Boot Camp! 😅 #XFactor pic.twitter.com/bin5W3XtsW
— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) September 9, 2017
When Cowell asked her who her worst celebrity customer was, she said: “What if it was you?”
Moments later she impressed the panel with her soulful rendition of Nina Simone’s I Put A Spell On You, earning herself four Yes votes and a place at the ITV show’s bootcamp.
Cowell even promised: “I will carry the bags”.
Viewers at home were equally blown away, with one posting on Twitter: “Fantastic stuff Talia!! Look forward to hearing much more of you…”
Fantastic stuff Talia!! Look forward to hearing much more of you…
— ??? (@DL1082) September 9, 2017
Following her victory, one added: “So glad she is a good singer! Fab personality and voice,” while another joked: “Well someone is going to have to carry her bags now.”
Well someone is going to have to carry her bags now
— Susan Butcher (@Always_Me_89) September 9, 2017
So glad she is a good singer! Fab personality and voice.
— Sarah (@SarahIsobel84) September 9, 2017
Another said they got “tingles with this woman’s gritty tones,” while one commented: “I loved this lady she’s got an unusual voice xx”.
Predicting a possible win for Dean already, one posted: “Totally 100 % amazing. Whoaaaa. Love your audition! IN IT TO WIN IT #xfactor.”
Totally 100 % amazing. Whoaaaa. Love your audition! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼😍 IN IT TO WIN IT #xfactor
— elodie (@choupe211279) September 9, 2017
Got the tingles with this woman's gritty tones. #Suchsoul #passion
— Naomi (@Nims_C) September 9, 2017
I loved this lady she's got an unusual voice xx
— Karen (@bramhallbridge) September 9, 2017
Talia's put a Spell on me.. WoW
— Findlay Sinclair (@thebigfin) September 9, 2017
She blew my mind!!!
— Niamh Griffin (@1NiamhGriffin1) September 9, 2017
The X Factor continues on ITV with another round of auditions at 8pm on Sunday.