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: Following her win, her debut single—a cover of Demi Lovato's "Skyscraper"—reached the Christmas Number One spot in the UK.

In 2013, prison officer delivered one of the most iconic "room auditions" in The X Factor UK history by performing Beyoncé’s "Listen" . Despite her initial nerves, her powerhouse vocals earned a rare standing ovation from all four judges in the small audition room. Audition Highlights

: Sam was placed in the "Over 25s" category and mentored by Sharon Osbourne . She eventually went on to win the tenth series of the show. sam_bailey_sings_listen_by_beyonce_room_auditio...

For more details on her journey, you can view the official audition on The X Factor UK's YouTube channel or read her profile on Wikipedia . Sam Bailey's Unforgettable Audition | The X Factor UK

: Called her voice "incredible" and was stunned by the power coming from a room audition. : Following her win, her debut single—a cover

: Noted that she sang with the exact "passion" the song requires—as if she were singing for her life.

: She received four "yeses" and progressed immediately to the arena auditions. Performance Path & Legacy Audition Highlights : Sam was placed in the

: She followed up her room success by singing "Who's Lovin' You" by the Jackson 5, which brought Nicole Scherzinger to tears and further solidified her as a frontrunner.