16-year-old Jamie secretly applied for the show to help his mum, Mel, regain her confidence to sing again. Watch the beautiful and emotional audition where the mother and son duo perform a stunning version of “Say Something,” leaving the judges and audience in tears with their incredible connection.
Their song choice—Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida”—seemed familiar at first, but what followed left the judges and audience stunned. Cole’s smooth, commanding vocals intertwined beautifully with the warmth of his mother’s cello playing, creating a performance that was both intimate and powerful.
The crowd was on their feet before the final note faded. Judge Simon Cowell, often the hardest to impress, admitted he was completely shocked by the unexpected magic of the mother-son pairing. His reaction said it all—sometimes the most surprising acts are the ones rooted in pure heart and connection.
This wasn’t just an audition—it was a story of family, music, and the courage to share something deeply personal on one of the biggest stages in the world.
Click to Watch the performance that left Simon speechless and the audience cheering!
