Caitlyn Vanbeck’s X Factor audition was so good that Simon Cowell compared her to original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson.
Even Louis Walsh heaped praise on the Tranent singer after she opened up about her battle with bullies.
Louis loves it and so do we! 👏 #XFactor pic.twitter.com/kkDevo64gd
— The X Factor (@TheXFactor) August 27, 2016
Even Nicole had a little cry.
Looks like @NicoleScherzy enjoyed Caitlyn's performance, just like the rest of us..! 💘💘💘@TheXFactor #XFactor pic.twitter.com/SoxmurmoUB
— ITV (@ITV) August 27, 2016
After her performance, viewers at home pegged her to go the distance.
Caitlyn is my favourite so far! Such a natural voice, those bullies were just jealous they didn't have your talent #XFactor
— beckie (@rebeccahollyxo_) August 27, 2016
Live shows nailed on this girl. Remember this tweet #XFactor pic.twitter.com/gN7tDgYlmv
— thepinkponce (@thepinkponce) August 27, 2016
I love her omg #XFactor
— Holly ✧ (@admiringburr) August 27, 2016
This girl in the Matt Cardle hat is a pro. Sign her now and send her to Nashville. #XFactor
— David Lim (@feedlimmy) August 27, 2016
So frigging proud of this ex student! So talented! Go @caitlynvanbeckx – never doubt yourself. Never! #XFactor pic.twitter.com/5mqe0Xu9UC
— John Naples-Campbell (@JNaplesCampbell) August 27, 2016
Agree with Louis Walsh for once. Caitlyn is definitely the best singer we've had so far. Her talent is out of this world #XFactor
— MR SUPERPIDGE (@superpidge) August 27, 2016
It's believable she was bullied, bullies are horrible to people who are better than them which she is bc she's talented #XFactor
— Priscilla (@Prxscillaidk) August 27, 2016
Caitlyn is now through to boot camp after her great audition, watched by millions on ITV on Saturday evening.
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