It takes guts to decide if you really want to join the X Factor UK. It takes startling, talented performances to get a yes. But more importantly, it takes a lot of self-confidence to win the judges’ liking to you. And for Filipina contestant Gaga Lord, all it took was to be herself.
Nicole Scherzinger and Alesha Dixon dances with Filipina Gaga Lord
As soon as she comes in the building, Gaga Lord had on a wide smile for everybody. Even during her interview, the 40-year old Philippine native was all smiles and laughter. She even jokes that her children don’t know about her audition, but will instead inform them if she gets the four yeses.
Walking in the audition stage, Gaga still had her smile on– which Simon Cowell noticed immediately. She then began to sing a classic “James Bond” theme song entitled “Diamonds are Forever” by Shirley Bassey. And once her melodic voice immerses, you’d be surprised.
This Filipina Dinner Lady had an incredibly rich singing voice– one that all four judges gushed upon. Simon Cowell even had to hold his hand up to pause her performance, just to say: “Right now, I feel like James Bond because of that song. “
Instead of continuing though, Simon asked former Pussycatdoll member Nicole Scherzinger and Judge Alesha Dixon to stand beside her and act as Gaga’s “James Bond Girls.”
The result? A refreshingly fun audition with a romantic echo of the James Bond thematic experience. You have to admit, it was fun seeing Nicole dancing silly like she was back on the Pussycatdolls; and of course, the gorgeous Alexa swaying in her high heels.
All four judges seemed to be having fun, including Louis Walsh who thought Gaga had a terrific voice and fun personality. Even Simon brought out his imaginary pistol and acted pretended he really was in a “James Bond” Remake. After all the silly dancing, the judges each gave Gaga a solid yes. Simon even remarked: “We are in our own James Bond movie. That was amazing. You are fantastic. I love you. I absolutely love you.”