5-Year-Old Sophie Fatu Wows AGT Audience With A Stunning “New York, New York” Performance

In an unexpected moment of episode 8, the America’s Got Talent 2018, a little girl walked on the stage, her tiny frame hardly hinting at the powerhouse voice within. The moment she sang the first line of “New York, New York,” the audience held its breath.

Her rich, confident vocals carried through the theater, leaving everyone spellbound. Even Simon Cowell, known for his tough critiques, was visibly moved—his usual composure giving way to pure emotion.

The adorable girl took center stage, her small frame almost swallowed by the spotlight. But the moment she began to sing, the room fell into a stunned silence. Each note was delivered with remarkable clarity, weaving a story that tugged at every heart in the audience.

As she reached the song’s soaring climax, the power of her voice sent shivers down spines. Tears welled in the eyes of many, and even Simon, known for his tough exterior, couldn’t hide his reaction. By the final note, the entire crowd was on its feet, their thunderous applause matching the overwhelming emotion of the moment.

The video of her performance quickly went viral, hitting 24.7 million views. People flooded the video with praise such as “Her voice is so powerful and she is so confident!! i’m so happy for her and hope she ALWAYS stays like this!” and “Why am I watching this for the first time 6 years after it happened, why haven’t I seen it before? This little baby is so adorable and talented , a real star!”

Meanwhile, many were impressed by her cuteness and innocence. One wrote, “When she said ‘I don’t need 1 Million, I just want to sing and make everyone happy’ it’s so so… Pure heart. So freaking cute. I want to have a daughter like her.”