Despite her visible nerves and quiet demeanor during the introduction, Alice completely transformed the moment she began her performance of “My Funny Valentine” . Her voice was unexpectedly smooth, rich, and sultry, instantly commanding the attention of the judges and the entire audience with its classic jazz style.
The judges were clearly stunned by the quality of her vocals. David Walliams was the first to give his feedback, enthusiastically stating, “This is what I have been waiting for”. He immediately praised her voice as being “like liquid gold” and “authentically beautiful,” marveling at the fact that she seemed unaware of her own talent .
The other judges shared similar astonishment and praise. Alesha Dixon declared her love for Alice’s voice and told her that she was so good she “could sing the phone book” . Amanda Holden was equally complimentary, describing the performance as “the most mesmerizing, sultry, sexy” act of the season .
When Alice became tearful, admitting she never expected such a strong response, Simon Cowell added his high praise, calling her performance “incredible, world-class” . He singled her out as “so special” and told her he wanted to remember her name—Alice Fredenham—because he believed she had a rare talent .
The audition concluded with a unanimous decision, sending Alice to the next round. After receiving “yes” votes from David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, and Amanda Holden , Simon Cowell gave his vote, declaring it “the easiest yes I’ve given throughout the whole competition” . Alice left the stage in tears of joy and relief, having successfully proven that her dream could indeed come true.
Video Link: Alice Fredenham singing ‘My Funny Valentine’ – Week 1 Auditions | Britain’s Got Talent 2013
