Flashback: How 17-Year-Old Bety’s Bilingual Audition Blew Away the ‘AGT’ Judges and Earned Four Resounding Yeses
During the Season 21 audition rounds of America’s Got Talent, 17-year-old vocalist Bety delivered one of the season’s most emotionally resonant breakout performances, completely captivating both the live Pasadena audience and the celebrity judging panel.
Stepping onto the national stage with visible nerves, the young singer quickly found her footing as she launched into an acoustic reimagining of JP Saxe’s hit ballad, “If the World Was Ending.”
A Bilingual Twist That Defined the Audition
What began as a delicate pop cover quickly transformed into a standout artistic statement:
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Seamless Transition: Mid-performance, Bety transitioned effortlessly from English into her native Spanish, infusing the emotional track with personal authenticity and rich vocal nuance.
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Distinctive Tone: Her textured phrasing drew immediate comparisons to powerhouse artists while maintaining a sound entirely her own, culminating in a spontaneous standing ovation from the crowd.
High Praise from the Judging Panel
Overwhelmed with emotion following the thunderous applause, Bety received unanimous acclaim from all four judges:
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Mel B: “You have one of those recording voices—if I was to hear you on the radio, I would know it was you immediately. That is a standout star quality.”
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Howie Mandel & Sofía Vergara: Mandel likened her raspy, evocative tone to modern icons like Halsey and Adele, while Vergara declared the teenager was already a fully formed star.
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Simon Cowell: Calling the rendition “a master class of how to sing a song,” Cowell praised her originality: “It was amazing, and you’re not copying people. I love the fact that you’ve just got your own thing going. You absolutely nailed that.”
Securing four decisive “Yes” votes, Bety’s memorable debut firmly established her as one of the season’s most promising young vocal talents.