9-Year-Old Immi Davis Leaves Simon Cowell and Judges Stunned with ‘I Put a Spell on You’ Audition

When 9-year-old Immi Davis stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage, no one expected the polite, sweet young girl from Welwyn Garden City to completely command the room. But from her hilarious, sharp bantering with Simon Cowell to a vocal performance that defied her age, Immi delivered one of the most unforgettable auditions in BGT history.

A Hilarious Exchange with Simon Cowell

Before singing a single note, Immi won over the crowd with her charming personality. When Simon Cowell asked why she chose to perform the soulful classic “I Put a Spell on You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, she simply replied, “Because I’ve been practicing it.”

Her quick-witted nature led Simon to joke that everyone was making him look “a bit stupid” this season, to which 9-year-old Immi hilariously reassured him: “You aren’t stupid.”

A Vocal Transformation That Blew the Roof Off

The moment the music started, the polite schoolgirl transformed into a powerhouse soulful vocalist. Immi unleashed deep, gravelly blues vocals and incredible tone control that left the entire judging panel—Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and David Walliams—in sheer shock.

As she hit the iconic high notes, the entire 2,000-seat auditorium erupted into a standing ovation.

“It sounded so retro, so vintage, so otherworldly—it’s like you were channeling goodness knows what!” — Amanda Holden

Four Massive Yesses and Standing Ovations

The judges could hardly process what they had just heard:

• Amanda Holden remarked: “You’re this cute nine-year-old and then you’re like wow, take that! We really were under your spell.”

• David Walliams joked: “Are you sure you weren’t miming?” before calling the performance extraordinary.

• Simon Cowell praised her humility, stating that her genuine surprise at the audience’s reaction was what made her so special.

With a unanimous four “Yesses”—and as Simon put it, “about 5,000 yesses from the audience”—Immi Davis walked off stage having delivered an instant viral classic.