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Simon has let so many amazing singers slip through his fingers throughout the years it's crazy. Natalie Weiss, Tori Kelly, Amber Riley, Naya Rivera, Colbie Callait, etc.
FreedomFighter2112 this is why losing at something when you’re young literally doesn’t mean you’re not gonna be more successful when you’re older. she worked really hard and she has one of the best belts ive heard. imo she was better than the 2nd girl.
I am soooo grateful that she got out of that horrible 3 ring circus when she did because clearly there was so many more better opportunities and chances for her to claim and look where the superstar is now!!! Natalie you are a phenomenal and deserve everything you strive for
Let's see: Neither one of those girls made it to the finals nor are they super-divas. Natalie is a crazy awesome super-diva who has toured with Wicked and Les Miz, been on Broadway, sung at 54 Below, and had Simon Cowell call her "sweetheart." Hmmm........
+Jonathan Bontrager-Waite Janay (the first girl to sing) actually made it to the third week of the semi finals (top 16) and just missed out on making the final 12 that year.
1:50 Omg I love her even more for this. So poised and outspoken. Also: Why did my heart break when she cried about not making it? Lol She obviously has gotten much further than the other girls.
I watched this video cause I thought you were going to be a finalist singing some whitney. I've never really watched that show. Now I know why. Fame is fleeting. Years will weed out the people without talent. I think your career has surpassed a lot of peoples'. You have an amazing talent, and you've never given up. Keep going, I want to see you on Broadway.
+echoingamy American Idol apparently already has people set up in there that they know they are going to pick to be the winner.. and a whole lot of other "pons" that distract people. it's crazy stupid.
My sister used to say, I already know who I want to win, and if they don't win it's not worth watching. I started watching an episode with a really talented kid who was rejected in Hollywood week. I never watched past that episode. It was good exposure for him. I buy his music, and i've been to some shows. But yeah, it's misleading and hurtful to pretend to give someone a chance at their dream
Her technique destroys everyone to ever appear on AI. Her resonance and projection is brilliant. Her head voice is super resonant. Simon Cowell. GTH. lmao What's even worse is that the girl who got through didn't even have proper placement and didn't even support that C#5 properly lmao shows how much the judges of AI knows about singing.
chung2F5 he’s not always just looking for a perfect singer, he’s looking for the whole package. Someone who can fit into his box and be sold nicely under an images of his choosing. I think this is the reason why music today has gotten so awful
I don’t think any of that matters. She didn’t deliver here. It wasn’t her time. She obviously worked on her craft and got better!! That’s what matters.
I always feel Natalie is one of the best online coaches I have ever found online. So, Cheers! And I also can see that the judges made the wrong decision that time
I know it's stupid but this made me properly annoyed! Gina needed some serious coaching from Natalie, haha. I hate how the judges make out that they know what they're talking about and send home the one whose technique slays anyone else's. But anyway, at least Natalie now has the success she deserves, and the best personality ever!
Yall salty in the cmmnts. The other two girls were more enthusiastic but natalie. Her being amazing today doesnt mean she always was. It wasnt her time then but it is now, no need to shade the other girls
Thanks goodness we've all been able to see her on youtube and buy her albums. Her EP and Quiet are some of my fav songs and I listen to her every week at least!!! Natalie is so much better than that show (and I am a fan of the show so I can say that in a positive way). Fab work. Keep singing! Love your voice!
Natalie was by far and large the most talented female that stood on that stage. Who are those other girls now? Please... You go Natalie...proud of your success
Natalie the fact that you've uploaded this video talks about you as a person and as an artist. You're such an insipiration! Following your videos from Argentina. Always learning from you. GRACIAS! ABRAZO! :)
Natalie you're SOOOOO much better than those persons. And YOU have the sparkle! Your voice is beautiful and you sing perfectly with emotion. You are amazing, never never forget that!
Every time I come across the video, all I want to say is Janay who, Gina whoooo? Sorry but too many incredible singers have slipped through the cracks, mindlessly on the judges part, and have come back to prove they are by far the strongest, out of this world amazing singers like Natalie Weiss and Tori Kelly. They both have more talent in their pinky fingers than most people in this world and are 2 of the most successful performers to this day. How amazing!
I watch her here and it's so clear how much improvement has happened in Natalie's performances since then. I'd like to see her audition again now, and use what she's worked on since this gig ... I'm positive she'd make it farther.
The best singers never go through. They are better off meeting their greatest achievements without being in some lousy competition. They are so skilled that they are capable of doing bigger and better things.
I agree with some of the other comments.. Natalie if you read this can you please audition one more time. I would love to see you on that show. Your vocals are incredible and would seriously blow everyone out of the water this time around! Auditions for 2010!!! I'll go with you! haha
I had no idea Natalie Weiss was ever on American Idol. She's amazing - wonderful performer. You're right, she doesn't need AI. Her talent will take her far.
In my opinion, i think the other girls kind of set her up. Like they purposely gave her the last and sort part and that didnt let her express her range and amazing vocal abilities that she has plus the song wasnt very fitting and couldve done better with soul or maybe rnb music.
Ran into your channel while looking for Benjamin Platt videos. You are an amazing singer. I also realized that I need voice lessons stat. Sorry you didn't make the cut but it seems you turned out alright.
Ugh I bet she heard this song every where she went after this performance. She's my idol because even though this was a bad time for her, look what her perseverance paid off. No talent wasted
Aw man for going 3rd she should've gone for the highest belts and craziest riffs 🙁 she totally can blow them out the water now but she was just a KID!! Still so impressive
Ha. Natalie Weiss rocks!!! I OWN some of her stuff...I don't even know who the other girls are. The only reason I found this video is because I searched for her. So those girls can take their parents and well....I think you know where this is going.
Honestly, she had quite a bit stacked against her being the only (very) white girl in a trio with two other talented black girls singing a Motown hit. But she’s doing great now!
Funny thing is, we all know who she is now and not the same can be said 'bout the other two _this is literally Tori Kelly's situation when she went as well lol It almost seems that's better not to be chosen, that it's more guaranteed to be successful that way
Why are so many people hating on Janay and Gina in this video? Yeah ok, Natalie is more successful than them in the entertainment world now, but who cares? Natalie didn't really sing this song that well, so she got cut. The judges liked the other two girls better, so they stayed. Big deal. This happened over 10 years ago so it really doesn't matter at this point. And this show is not only reality TV (the lowest and most shallow form of television), but it's also a glorified talent show. At the end of the day, this was just another audition Natalie went on and she didn't make it. The other two girls made it a few rounds further but also didn't win it. That's just how it goes down in show business. You go on a bunch of auditions and you don't get the majority of them. What's done is done. Just enjoy this footage for what it is (an old American Idol audition) and don't take it so seriously.
Agree. Not like anybody did anything wrong here, it's a stressful situation, they were all young and inexperienced and had to get a make-or-break performance out together with strangers overnight. You can see why Natalie would want to get some interesting choreography down, but also why Janay would be annoyed that they weren't working on the music. And as far as whether the judges made the right call in terms of overall talent, obviously that's not even the point. They're just looking at whatever's put right in front of them and they had to sit through dozens of these things that day and make some fast decisions based on not much. It just is what it is. I think it's pretty cool of Natalie to put this up, it's sad to see her disappointment at the failure but at the same time it must have been pretty exciting to be on this show right when it was most popular and probably an interesting learning experience for her.
she has a great voice but i can see why she was sent home as opposed to the other girls. they're looking not looking for broadway voices. i think it's hard for lots of people who start off in musicals to tone down certain elements in their voice that don't work for pop music :/
I hate the obvious part (the judges letting her go), but I also hate how the producers let the parents in. That's beyond ridiculous, even more if not all parents are present. Of course they will do things in favor of their own child.
Simon has let so many amazing singers slip through his fingers throughout the years it's crazy.
Natalie Weiss, Tori Kelly, Amber Riley, Naya Rivera, Colbie Callait, etc.
Dont forget todrick and jessica sanchez
He also said Beyonce couldnt sing. LOL
When did he say that?
don't forget Jennifer Hudson!!!!
never heard of any of them, they are youtubers now?
The irony is that Natalie became more famous than the other 2 girls
+DirtRoadTraveler all 3 sound mediocre but Natalie voice had potential.
+DirtRoadTraveler all 3 sound mediocre but Natalie voice had potential.
Happens a lot on that show! Ask Amber Riley for example lol
Miguel Athos Figueiredo Tori Kelly also
FreedomFighter2112 this is why losing at something when you’re young literally doesn’t mean you’re not gonna be more successful when you’re older. she worked really hard and she has one of the best belts ive heard. imo she was better than the 2nd girl.
Natalie is now one of the most sought after vocal coaches.
She has amazing ears!
ugh... Natalie,... if only they could see you now..
you're one of the most brilliant vocalists..
"We need to work on getting our words right." Girl.... It's Please Mr. Postman.
I am soooo grateful that she got out of that horrible 3 ring circus when she did because clearly there was so many more better opportunities and chances for her to claim and look where the superstar is now!!! Natalie you are a phenomenal and deserve everything you strive for
Let's see: Neither one of those girls made it to the finals nor are they super-divas. Natalie is a crazy awesome super-diva who has toured with Wicked and Les Miz, been on Broadway, sung at 54 Below, and had Simon Cowell call her "sweetheart." Hmmm........
+Jonathan Bontrager-Waite Janay (the first girl to sing) actually made it to the third week of the semi finals (top 16) and just missed out on making the final 12 that year.
Well Natalie is one of those most famous current Broadway coaches in the industry so jokes on Simon.
1:50 Omg I love her even more for this. So poised and outspoken.
Also: Why did my heart break when she cried about not making it? Lol She obviously has gotten much further than the other girls.
I watched this video cause I thought you were going to be a finalist singing some whitney. I've never really watched that show. Now I know why. Fame is fleeting. Years will weed out the people without talent. I think your career has surpassed a lot of peoples'. You have an amazing talent, and you've never given up. Keep going, I want to see you on Broadway.
+echoingamy American Idol apparently already has people set up in there that they know they are going to pick to be the winner.. and a whole lot of other "pons" that distract people.
it's crazy stupid.
My sister used to say, I already know who I want to win, and if they don't win it's not worth watching. I started watching an episode with a really talented kid who was rejected in Hollywood week. I never watched past that episode. It was good exposure for him. I buy his music, and i've been to some shows. But yeah, it's misleading and hurtful to pretend to give someone a chance at their dream
Nathalie’s amazing, and proof not to let anything stop you or get in the way of your dreams.
I feel heart wrenched for her now and I saw this season when I didn’t know who she was. She’s an amazing vocalist and vocal teacher now.
Okay, go watch Natalie Weiss sing Quiet and tell me she didn't deserve to go through. The woman is perfect.
Her technique destroys everyone to ever appear on AI. Her resonance and projection is brilliant. Her head voice is super resonant. Simon Cowell. GTH. lmao
What's even worse is that the girl who got through didn't even have proper placement and didn't even support that C#5 properly lmao shows how much the judges of AI knows about singing.
chung2F5 he’s not always just looking for a perfect singer, he’s looking for the whole package. Someone who can fit into his box and be sold nicely under an images of his choosing.
I think this is the reason why music today has gotten so awful
AM you’re so right !!
I don’t think any of that matters. She didn’t deliver here. It wasn’t her time. She obviously worked on her craft and got better!! That’s what matters.
Pop Royalty definitely also true!
I always feel Natalie is one of the best online coaches I have ever found online. So, Cheers! And I also can see that the judges made the wrong decision that time
I like how they said there was no sparkle, and Natalie was trying to add it when they were rehearsing earlier and got shut down by the stage moms
There was no way Natalie should have STAYED because real talent never wins first in these cattle competitions. Natalie is UHmazing child! lol
Morgan Malone Yep! Remember Jennifer Hudson? Nuff said!!
I wouldn't say real talents never win. They do win but not so often.
Brilliant, I love that you didn't get though. You're easily one of the most incredible singers I've ever heard. Fuck em
I know it's stupid but this made me properly annoyed! Gina needed some serious coaching from Natalie, haha. I hate how the judges make out that they know what they're talking about and send home the one whose technique slays anyone else's. But anyway, at least Natalie now has the success she deserves, and the best personality ever!
Yall salty in the cmmnts. The other two girls were more enthusiastic but natalie. Her being amazing today doesnt mean she always was. It wasnt her time then but it is now, no need to shade the other girls
Thanks goodness we've all been able to see her on youtube and buy her albums. Her EP and Quiet are some of my fav songs and I listen to her every week at least!!! Natalie is so much better than that show (and I am a fan of the show so I can say that in a positive way). Fab work. Keep singing! Love your voice!
well, I have no idea who those other girls are yet, Natalie didn't get through and I know her name. who's the real winner here??
+DirtRoadTraveler hahahahaha
who needs idol when youre on broadway? your voice is meant for the smarter crowd, honey.
definitely improved since then and have grown. you seem far more confident now with your vocal skills than before
don’t cry past Natalie, you make it eventually :))
Natalie was by far and large the most talented female that stood on that stage. Who are those other girls now? Please... You go Natalie...proud of your success
just goes to show that you shouldn't give up guys. slay em nat
i know this was ages ago, but wat the even heck! she was better then the other two!
Natalie the fact that you've uploaded this video talks about you as a person and as an artist. You're such an insipiration! Following your videos from Argentina. Always learning from you. GRACIAS! ABRAZO! :)
Natalie, you have risen above and are an awesome singer who moves people when you sing. Never give up...you are a star in the making!!!!!
That show doesn't deserves the outstanding talent Natalie is.
Natalie you're SOOOOO much better than those persons. And YOU have the sparkle! Your voice is beautiful and you sing perfectly with emotion. You are amazing, never never forget that!
Her humble beginnings lead her to all the success she achieved in life 🥰😍
Nooo! Don't cry Natalie, they aren't worth it!
You're own way is the best way... She had proved it!!
Every time I come across the video, all I want to say is Janay who, Gina whoooo? Sorry but too many incredible singers have slipped through the cracks, mindlessly on the judges part, and have come back to prove they are by far the strongest, out of this world amazing singers like Natalie Weiss and Tori Kelly. They both have more talent in their pinky fingers than most people in this world and are 2 of the most successful performers to this day. How amazing!
Natalie is one of my all time favorite vocalists!
Lol it's funny who actually made it in the end. GO NATALIE! Keep doing your thing!
Oh my God...these people have no idea what talent is. Natalie was so amazing.
I watch her here and it's so clear how much improvement has happened in Natalie's performances since then. I'd like to see her audition again now, and use what she's worked on since this gig ... I'm positive she'd make it farther.
The best singers never go through. They are better off meeting their greatest achievements without being in some lousy competition. They are so skilled that they are capable of doing bigger and better things.
Natalie Weiss doesn't even need American Idol. She is so amazing.
i feel like the song sucked. natalie’s part was really low in her range she could belt all the judge’s faces off.
I hope Natalie will have a reaction video to this one talking about everything
Please do a video with you singing that Mr Postman song now love to hear the improve and difference
I agree with some of the other comments.. Natalie if you read this can you please audition one more time. I would love to see you on that show. Your vocals are incredible and would seriously blow everyone out of the water this time around! Auditions for 2010!!! I'll go with you! haha
I had no idea Natalie Weiss was ever on American Idol. She's amazing - wonderful performer. You're right, she doesn't need AI. Her talent will take her far.
In my opinion, i think the other girls kind of set her up. Like they purposely gave her the last and sort part and that didnt let her express her range and amazing vocal abilities that she has plus the song wasnt very fitting and couldve done better with soul or maybe rnb music.
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OMG! And look at you now!!! This makes me admire you more! Kisses from Argentina
Incredible, the same thing happened in Spain with Rosalia and she is a Grammy Award winner and the most international of Spanish singers 🙃
how did natalie not make it to me she was the bestt
😍 natalie
This video is about “learning to not give up”?
This is crazy! The QUEEN!
It didn’t go your wayTHANK YOU!
It goes your way I promise!!!
I love Natalie Weiss!!!
Well, when she said "i didnt make it" is not true after all.. lol She's on brodway now.. so i guess she made it at the end of the day.
I ♥ you Natalie
Really sometimes question these judge decisions...look at Natalie Weiss now!!! She’s phenomenal
Ran into your channel while looking for Benjamin Platt videos. You are an amazing singer. I also realized that I need voice lessons stat. Sorry you didn't make the cut but it seems you turned out alright.
Natalie was better than the other 2 I was confused
Yeah… getting your words right… ON MR. POSTMAN… LOL
Who gives a fuck about American Idol. Everyone forgets about who won after like a week. Shes on Broadway and Broadway never dies.
Well, she did get a lot better since than. I would say it was worth it.
Ugh I bet she heard this song every where she went after this performance. She's my idol because even though this was a bad time for her, look what her perseverance paid off. No talent wasted
teehee.
i love natalie. and look where she is now! :D
You are bigger and better than American Idol girl... And you tell those parents what's up!! Haha! :)
Aw man for going 3rd she should've gone for the highest belts and craziest riffs 🙁 she totally can blow them out the water now but she was just a KID!! Still so impressive
Thank God she fought back!! That actually makes me laugh. Man, she has improved so much though! Woah!
Natalie, you are more fabulous than anything.
I cried too...
Girl! And look where you are now!
I don't understand they were all really good what's with all the sparkle shit Simon?
um....to bad that the two girls who did make it didnt go anywhere and NATALIE IS AMAZING AND IS ACTUALLY DOING STUFF. YAYYYYYYYY
Was Natalie worse than the other girls? No! Great job, Natalie.
Wow! But look at you now! You're amazing :D
the parents were just trying to make they own sparkle and you could tell
wow nat you were so good here... but it sounds like your voice has improved!
Ha. Natalie Weiss rocks!!! I OWN some of her stuff...I don't even know who the other girls are. The only reason I found this video is because I searched for her. So those girls can take their parents and well....I think you know where this is going.
how...just how?
Honestly, she had quite a bit stacked against her being the only (very) white girl in a trio with two other talented black girls singing a Motown hit. But she’s doing great now!
Way to hold it together until you got outside tho. I wouldn’t have been able to do that
HAHHHH at the girls dad "you'll set yourself up for failure." rrrrriiiight
youre a star. be on b way.
Yeah, if she went on Idol now, they probably would refuse to take her because she's too good...
I just feel likeNatalie could've done a better job! She didn't rally sing the best she could
Funny thing is, we all know who she is now and not the same can be said 'bout the other two _this is literally Tori Kelly's situation when she went as well lol
It almost seems that's better not to be chosen, that it's more guaranteed to be successful that way
could it be ryan watkinson that shes calling?
comeon Natalie!! Musical Theatre is so much better than any of that. Those are fads, what you have now is real!
Why are so many people hating on Janay and Gina in this video? Yeah ok, Natalie is more successful than them in the entertainment world now, but who cares? Natalie didn't really sing this song that well, so she got cut. The judges liked the other two girls better, so they stayed. Big deal. This happened over 10 years ago so it really doesn't matter at this point. And this show is not only reality TV (the lowest and most shallow form of television), but it's also a glorified talent show. At the end of the day, this was just another audition Natalie went on and she didn't make it. The other two girls made it a few rounds further but also didn't win it. That's just how it goes down in show business. You go on a bunch of auditions and you don't get the majority of them. What's done is done. Just enjoy this footage for what it is (an old American Idol audition) and don't take it so seriously.
Agree. Not like anybody did anything wrong here, it's a stressful situation, they were all young and inexperienced and had to get a make-or-break performance out together with strangers overnight. You can see why Natalie would want to get some interesting choreography down, but also why Janay would be annoyed that they weren't working on the music. And as far as whether the judges made the right call in terms of overall talent, obviously that's not even the point. They're just looking at whatever's put right in front of them and they had to sit through dozens of these things that day and make some fast decisions based on not much. It just is what it is.
I think it's pretty cool of Natalie to put this up, it's sad to see her disappointment at the failure but at the same time it must have been pretty exciting to be on this show right when it was most popular and probably an interesting learning experience for her.
@Elphaba88
LOL Well if you don't remember their names, then you can't say for sure what happened with them, can you?
well first of all you this is more like a blackwomans song, so it wouldn´t fit to nathalie weiss.
and she is great now!
look who laughing now!
how they let those two girls get through and not natalie
that's so odd because I feel like Natalie was the best idk. Just my opinion. But w.e Natalie is making it right now :)))
she has a great voice but i can see why she was sent home as opposed to the other girls. they're looking not looking for broadway voices. i think it's hard for lots of people who start off in musicals to tone down certain elements in their voice that don't work for pop music :/
aaaaand she's singing in broadway :3
So... that girl's dad got her on Broadway, right? Oh wait...
Natalie Weiss is amazing.
But Nat is the one who made it. :) And that's perfectly fine with me.
Simon got it so wrong so many times !!!!!!
Natalie rocks !!!❣️😍
natalie, you're sooo much better than this shit. we love you!
I hate the obvious part (the judges letting her go), but I also hate how the producers let the parents in. That's beyond ridiculous, even more if not all parents are present. Of course they will do things in favor of their own child.