In 2013, prison officer delivered one of the most iconic "room auditions" in The X Factor UK history by performing Beyoncé’s "Listen" . Despite her initial nerves, her powerhouse vocals earned a rare standing ovation from all four judges in the small audition room. Audition Highlights
: Sam was placed in the "Over 25s" category and mentored by Sharon Osbourne . She eventually went on to win the tenth series of the show.
: At 35 years old, Sam introduced herself as a prison officer from Leicestershire. The judges, including Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger , were visibly shocked when she began singing one of the most technically difficult songs in pop music. Judges' Reactions : sam_bailey_sings_listen_by_beyonce_room_auditio...
: Called her voice "incredible" and was stunned by the power coming from a room audition.
: Following her win, her debut single—a cover of Demi Lovato's "Skyscraper"—reached the Christmas Number One spot in the UK. In 2013, prison officer delivered one of the
: She followed up her room success by singing "Who's Lovin' You" by the Jackson 5, which brought Nicole Scherzinger to tears and further solidified her as a frontrunner.
: Noted that she sang with the exact "passion" the song requires—as if she were singing for her life. She eventually went on to win the tenth series of the show
: She received four "yeses" and progressed immediately to the arena auditions. Performance Path & Legacy