Sharon Osbourne has made lots of people very happy by recreating one of the most memorable The X Factor auditions . The former TV show judge was in attendance at one of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows in London when she bumped into a fan who didn’t let the opportunity just pass him by. With nothing but a phone , a vision and a dream, TikTok user Yameurr got to work making himself go viral.
The video, which reached 1.4 million views within 14 hours of posting, was inspired by a 2007 audition on the ITV singing competition . In series four, one woman walked into the room to perform for Sharon, Dannii Minogue, Louis Walsh, and Simon Cowell, but her pre-song chatter is what she’ll be remembered for.
The conversation has outlived the series, with the audition reaching over three million on YouTube, and it’s been endlessly shared on social media. The interaction began with music manager Sharon, now 71, asking for her name. ‘Rachel,’ she responded before smiling coyly and looking away from the panel.
Sharon Osbourne agreeing to recreate the Rachel X Factor Audition in 2024 is exactly why this woman is an icon – dreams can come true🫶🏼 #erastour #sharonosbourne #xfactor ‘And what do you for a living?’ Rachel Lester, who was dressed in skinny denim jeans, a black crop top, silver handbag and kitten heels, then revealed she was living the dream of many. ‘Nothing, I’m lazy at the moment.’ ‘Do you ever sing professionally?’ Sharon followed up.
‘Of course.