When 9-year-old Victory Brinker stepped onstage for her “America’s Got Talent” audition, her goal was to earn a “yes” vote from all four judges.
Instead, she got something much, much better!
Before she began her performance, the Pennsylvania child admitted to feeling “ex-nervous” (a combination of nervous and excited) about taking her shot on the big stage. While her mom looked on anxiously from the sidelines, Victory ribbed judge Simon Cowell for his monochromatic wardrobe choices. It wasn’t long before all the judges seemed smitten by her sweetness and charm.
No one could have prepared them for what was about to happen when Victory started to sing! First of all, did we mention she loves opera?
She launched into the sort of soprano solo that one seldom sees anywhere, much less on a talent show. She took on “Juliet’s Waltz” – in French, no less – and thrilled everyone with her flawless skills.
It’s safe to say that all four judges were astounded by the 9-year-old’s audition. All of their mouths dropped open in shock as Victory’s voice soared to the rooftops!
When she finished, a random bird that had been flying around the orchestra hall fluttered down to land nearby, making us wonder if Victory is actually a real-life Disney princess!
“That is pretty incredible,” Heidi Klum said. “That is a sign.”
She, Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel all agreed that Victory’s voice was “angelic,” and the child seemed poised to get her wish for their four votes when Cowell suddenly asked for a meeting with his fellow judges and host Terry Crews.
“How would you feel if we were to do something different?” Cowell whispered to the group. A few moments later, they came to a consensus and turned back to give Victory their verdict.
“Victory, as I said, turning up, in terms of your career, is really important; however, we’re not going to give you a ‘yes’ today,” Cowell said as the audience booed. “We’re going to do something else we’ve never, ever, ever done on the show before. We are all going to give you something special.”
He counted down from five… and then all four judges plus Crews hit the Golden Buzzer together!
This is the first time they’ve ever done anything like this on all 16 seasons of the show! If that doesn’t prove what a monumental talent Victory has, we don’t know what will.
Watch the 9-year-old’s magical audition in the video below, and don’t forget to share this story.