When young Shaheen Jafargholi stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage, he carried not only his own dream but also the hopes of his single mother watching nervously from the wings. Confident and determined, he chose Amy Winehouse’s “Valerie,” a family favorite and a tribute to his late grandfather — a choice he believed would showcase his talent.
But just seconds into the song, everything changed.
The judges looked uneasy. The song wasn’t landing, the delivery felt off… and then came the moment that could have ended his audition instantly. Simon Cowell raised his hand and cut the performance short.
“You got this really wrong,” Simon said bluntly.
The audience gasped. Shaheen froze, heartbreak written across his face. It looked like his chance was gone.
But then — a twist no one expected.
Instead of sending him home, Simon offered something extremely rare: a second chance. Still shaken but thinking quickly, Shaheen chose “Who’s Loving You,” the Jackson 5 classic known for its raw emotion and difficulty.
And the transformation was immediate.
From the very first note, it was clear this was a completely different singer. His voice was rich, powerful, soulful — filled with a depth far beyond his years. The theater fell silent, hanging on every word, before exploding into cheers. The comeback was nothing short of extraordinary.
By the end, the entire audience was on its feet.
Simon, standing and smiling, told him, “This is how one song can change your life.”
Piers Morgan admitted he had goosebumps. Amanda Holden called it a “wow” moment of pure talent.
Shaheen left the stage with three emphatic “YES” votes — and a place in BGT history as the teen who turned a crushing critique into one of the greatest comebacks the show has ever seen.