A 12-year-old girl from Easley, South Carolina, transformed what could have been a disastrous “America’s Got Talent” audition into an unforgettable moment for both the judges and the audience.
As Ansley began her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Think,” Judge Simon Cowell suddenly halted her performance. He criticized the background music, calling it “horrible, horrible,” and made it clear he was not impressed.