In 2014, Josh Daniel received a devastating call to rush to the hospital to bid farewell to his dying best friend.
Coping with the loss of his closest companion has been a challenging journey for Josh. Despite the pain, at 21 years old, he seized the opportunity to showcase his singing talent on X-Factor. The moment Simon Cowell, the renowned judge, is visibly emotional even before Josh begins to sing, foreshadows a deeply moving performance to come.
Josh’s audition, scheduled last for the day, unfolds into a moment so powerful that it leaves the judges emotionally overwhelmed after his heartfelt rendition. Witness the performance below.
Prior to the audition, Josh, a car mechanic living with his mother, remains a mystery to the audience.
When selecting a song, Josh opts for one with personal significance: “Jealous” by Labrinth. This song captures the emotions of jealousy when seeing an ex with someone new. The chorus echoes:
“It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way
You’re happy without me.”
However, Josh’s rendition imbues the lyrics with a poignant twist. He expresses his jealousy towards his departed friend, stating: “I’m envious that he has found happiness in heaven – that he has transcended to a better place, leaving me behind.”
Share Josh’s touching performance with those who have experienced the loss of a friend, family member, or loved one. It stands as a moving tribute to those we dearly miss.
The contestant’s voice, initially assumed to be female, surprises Simon so much that he stutters, exclaiming “Incredible…”
