During her initial chat, Sophie shared that she was five years old and traveled all the way from Charleston, West Virginia, by airplane to get there . When asked about her favorite judge, Sophie confidently pointed to the hardest-to-please judge, declaring, “My favorite judge is Mr. Simon” .
For her audition, Sophie chose to sing a classic that is usually reserved for seasoned performers: Frank Sinatra’s signature song, “My Way” . The contrast between the gravity of the song and the tiny, charismatic girl standing on stage was instantly captivating.
Sophie delivered the song with remarkable confidence and stage presence, moving around the stage and using expressive hand gestures . Her voice had a sweet, controlled quality that, combined with her tiny stature, made for an unforgettable and heartwarming performance.
The judges were thoroughly entertained and amazed by her confidence. Howie Mandel joked that people usually sing that song when they’re about 90 years old and singing about their life, adding, “You are hilarious” . Mel B, completely smitten, told Sophie she was the “most adorable, cutest, talented little thing I have seen on that stage” .
Ultimately, Sophie received three resounding “yes” votes from the judges. Simon Cowell, her favorite judge, told her, “You are happiness in a bottle, young lady” . Her successful audition, which demonstrated incredible talent and fearlessness for her age, sent her through to the next round of the competition.
The YouTube video for Sophie Fatu: The CUTEST 5-Year-Old Audition Ever! can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2FHNo153XI
