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: 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.

: Called her voice "incredible" and was stunned by the power coming from a room audition.

: 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...

: 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 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 : She followed up her room success by

For more details on her journey, you can view the official audition on The X Factor UK's YouTube channel or read her profile on Wikipedia . Sam Bailey's Unforgettable Audition | The X Factor UK

: 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. The judges, including Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger

: Noted that she sang with the exact "passion" the song requires—as if she were singing for her life.