American Idol 5 - Mandisa´s Audition

[@faelwynsilverwing5522]

Fast forward to tonight: SHE WON A GRAMMY!

[@MamaBoots007]

TWO!!!!

[@zwengji]

Fast-forward this year, she passed away. Rest in peace

[@BeeXiong-tn1fh]

Rest in the arms of the Father Mandisa. You are beautiful and will be missed.

[@cilly777]

You know what, their stage wasn't big enough for her. Not because of her weight but because of the presence of God she carries with her!!!

[@koreylightning7732]

Yeah!!!

[@missezcarter2394]

AMEN PRISCILLA HONEY XX :-)

[@CourageDearHeart316]

love this comment

[@treyalston3414]

You better speak it!!!!

[@GAJ_GAJ]

Amen!

[@coreywalters]

I was just at a concert of hers and her testimony is amazing. She didn't even know about Simon's horrible comment until the other 30 million people watching heard it. She told us at the concert how she was completely humiliated, but their friends prayed for her and for Simon.

[@ccelms6581]

Oh, he’s a piece of work!😡

[@rosejune1995-r7t]

​@@ccelms6581 I agree!😡😡 I stopped watching American Idol because of him and started watching The Voice instead, because they can't judge them on their appearance, they have to listen to their voice.

[@gloriariveramusic4ever]

And to think how pathetic the producers of AI found his disgustingly rude comments to be something to leave in rather than edit out

[@QueenSupreme91]

Mandisa has transitioned to glory yesterday rest in paradise my sister in Christ 😇🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@netpasya]

Here after Mandisa's passing. RIP.

[@dab7271]

Hard to believe this was nearly two decades ago. And even harder to believe she is gone. Such an amazing talent, taken from us way too soon.

[@scarlettc3106]

I knew Simon said rude thing about her but never heard it until today.The thing about Simon is he will never reach or touch people's life's as much as Mandisa has and will,no matter how many competitions he judges.I feel sorry for people like him their obviously lacking in their own lives, why else offend someone else if your truly happy. Thanks Simon for making Mandisa stronger by your word's because God used it to for His glory.

[@larrycarr6372]

Amen to that

[@dactel]

But even moreso, we must learn to forgive as followers of God. It's not our place to judge one man over another, we're all equal in the eyes of God, and we are all loved the same. I don't think Simon deserves hate for the comment he made so long ago, these are different times, and he is a different person. We should learn to forgive people for things like this and be more like Jesus...

[@emilyjakubik]

Well said! I cant believe he said that. She is AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL!

[@normamcmanus1139]

Your comment made me cry at her passing. Can’t believe how unbelievably cruel this was. She didn’t deserve it. It bothered her until her death. People shouldn’t be allowed to have that much power over another.

[@abbyfaithlabial]

I'm glad she didn't win because God had a better plan for her...

[@sofyuchiha9]

One door shuts and another one opens. ;)

[@autumn1926]

I agree (:

[@albertgutierrez3792]

Amen!!!

[@BigSkippy1263]

Amen to that!

[@user-xs1pp9oi5z]

Uhhhh

[@warminster100]

Shame on Simon Cowell. Bless you Mandisa! You are beautiful!!

[@dod6031]

+warminster100 Fat and beautiful are two different things. Girls need to stop making silly excuses so they can overeat, guys don't.

[@pizzamiracles1614]

Declan O'Donovan well it's known to be a guy's typical personality

[@rightsofthekingdom2628]

@Declan. You are immature and ignorant. Many things can lead to someone being overweight. It is not always because of overeating. If you are not eating raw fruits and vegetables and cooked but unseasoned meat, you may not be eating perfect for your body. I'm sick of imperfect gossipers thinking they know everything. God Bless You in Jesus’ name amen

[@mollypurcell1030]

bet he feels bad since she is one of the top Christian singers now

[@mssburr]

Probably not because he is just looking for the next pop star. and she would not have compramised herself on that level. I know taylor hicks broke his contract with them also. because he was not a pop singer. If you don't fit the cookie cutter auto tuned pop star mold they don't realy care for you. country or pop... I don't care Ilove Mandisa.

[@goldenralph78]

I remember this audition...it was amazing.... what a beautiful and powerful voice she has.... I recall telling myself...God thank you one more time for bestowing me with this kind of gift to my senses... Mandisa...keep on singing girl!!! higher and higher !

[@victoriakefer9863]

You know what gets me about his comments. Reuben Studdard WON AI, and he is a very big man. Why is it ok for a man to be fat, but a beautiful woman like Mandisa gets made fun of? Major flaw in our society.

[@koreylightning7732]

Yeah if a man is her size then he's fine but if a woman is over 100 she's a fat person:(. But she did lose weight like 100 pounds. But the full audition she forgives him even though he didn't ask for it.

[@azzz7279]

Being heavy set isn’t healthy. People come in all different shapes & sizes but obesity should not be normalized, it leads to all sorts of health problems

[@kakcooperrencooper3732]

Too many men running things and sadly that is the problem. Arses overload. Praying for those who see only a size. 🙏

[@ericabelcher8760]

I know this comment is sooo old, but I totally agree! He said rude things to Jennifer Hudson & she's an EGOT recipient & with her own talk show now! She handled it with grace & class as well! Ppl really should show more empathy toward others!

[@mallurypollard7815]

Big lol if you think the comment sections never made of Ruben or they don’t make fun of overweight men too. You’re seeing what you want to see on this one.

[@blind_t2]

had to see this after the news today. she’s now singing with the angels. well done.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

I hope they have a bigger stage where she went

[@MrBustYoASS989]

RIP, she was such a talented young lady.

[@Tonyintx82]

Saw Mandisa perform several months ago in College Station, TX. She was an awesome stage presence and energy! Love her!

[@sherrysmith501]

All I can say is what God has for you is for you and Simon can be heartless at times. Mandisa is truly a woman of God and blessed . Love her music.

[@Mandy-bv5hk]

I never knew she was on American Idol! She is my favorite singer. I didnt even hear about her until like 6 months ago but it took one song and i was a fan :)

[@Erin_Coke]

I know Mandisa has forgiven Simon for making those jokes, but I'm still kind of mad at him. That was rude and uncalled for.

[@johannaweathers9664]

Erin C Yessssssss she absolutely beautiful. He was so wrong

[@arielmarieslife]

Erin C I aggree

[@oluwafunmilayomojasegunlo9358]

Simon already apologized to Mandisa, in person, on television. Please, FORGIVE him. DO NOT let UNFORGIVENESS, OR ANYTHING KEEP YOU OUT OF HEAVEN.

[@Erin_Coke]

@@oluwafunmilayomojasegunlo9358 Lol. I wrote that 7 years ago. I'm over it. All is forgiven.

[@thetinmaamfromozthemagicdragon]

It’s shit that people didn’t jazz him soooo much for that. FUCK HIM Edit: it’s nice to know he has apologised. It helps

[@DianaTrushkov]

It’s unfortunate that such a beautiful woman is no longer with us. R.I.P girl. Keep singing to the Lord

[@dianeeharris]

She was beautiful and gifted by God with that Awesomly amazing voice. Stay positive Miss...God be with you.

[@sydwee915]

I was there Kiwi too . She rocked. She's an amazing singer and woman. A true woman of God. Beautiful inside and out!!!!

[@gramps9838]

Such a bright enlightening beautiful soul that lady has! God bless you Mandisa

[@tominelson8198]

I went and saw Mandisa in concert!!! She was so pretty, and had such an amazing voice!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lorrainecampbell1618]

Wow. I'm now watching her on Life Today. With James Robinson. She's such an amazing and strong woman. She's overcame so much. Simon's comments couldn't put her down. God is her strength.

[@thejesterstreams]

After seeing Mandisa live, at "Rock" a christian convention thingy, she told how much she was hurt by Simon. She said she cried for almost 10 mins. She then meet up with Simon and told her that she was hurt by what Simon did. Simon apologized. I still think Simon is a jerk. Go Mandisa! :D

[@michelemangels]

I know when I went to that I almost cried but then Preston said god loves the broken

[@thejesterstreams]

emily Mangels Awesome, I loved Preston

[@porkchop606]

emily Mangels Who's Preston?

[@liznavarrete5282]

I think Simon has changed his ways.He has mellowed out

[@emilyjakubik]

Im glad she told simon how she felt and that he apologized!

[@kaneliroman6925]

RIP Mandisa may you be in a better place singing with the angels

[@brandnew1724]

Just today I knew she was been on American Idol. She's one of my favorite artists on K-Love

[@Jourdyn7797]

Mandisa is my favorite EVER!!

[@kramercapriati]

RIP Mandisa...so Beautiful..

[@bbbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr3718]

I can't believe he said that. I love mandisa I saw at a concert last week

[@a32tl]

Mandisa was a true sweetheart! She will be missed. She had a fantastic voice and a beautiful heart. ❤️ Rest in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

[@corrinjade3973]

I love how she handles Simon the next time she sees him, how just like Jesus forgave her for her sins she was going to give that same grace to Simon and forgive him for hurting her feelings :) and He was speechless, and felt humbled for that moment. :) You go Mandisa!

[@josefernandoazcona502]

Paula's face and reaction after Simon's comment!!! Hilarious!!! hahahah That slap must've hurt hehehehe

[@SimplyCassandra1]

Beautiful vocals! RIP Mandisa!

[@Jacoe413]

I love Mandisa! I've met her and she gives the best hugs.

[@jedicrush1497]

She knew her purpose. Sing it Mandisa!!

[@latashalatasha6993]

RIP Mandisa! As for what Simon mentioned, it is sad. We hear these things often and have to deal with them, but it is so scary when placed before multitudes of others.

[@lauriebatura1187]

RIP Mandisa. So sad, so young. Such a beautiful person and amazing talent. Simon is a horrible, cruel human being.

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

I came to watch that after hearing the news of Mandisa’s passing! Absolutely heartbreaking to hear but the Lord is on her side now!

[@pifcellphoneservice5819]

Glory to God! What a platform for a powerful ministry. Jesus is Lord. He is coming back so soon. Are you ready? Am i ready? God loves you! Run to Him. Don't run from Him.

[@siyoae]

rip beautiful soul and your voice will forever be imprinted in this earth

[@OguriShunLuver248]

i saw her live yesterday and she is looking good and singing just as great.

[@AngelDemonGirl17]

I love Mandisa. =] She's a gorgeous woman and a gorgeous singer.

[@sheilalyda231]

When he said that about a bigger stage, I actually took it as her big talent and voice.

[@pixiepixx867]

*Sheila* *Lyda* *SAME*

[@alika207]

Same here, especially because I was born blind and therefore can't see her or anybody for that matter!

[@ohhellobethany]

I do not think that’s what he meant

[@shadycnetwork]

@@ohhellobethany that's okay, he has got the right to his idiotic opinion. You got to remember this was done before the sjw, snowflake, easily offended movement of today. People back then just said what they wanted and you were either agreed or disagreed.

[@michaeIaa]

but then his comment after that about france made it clear what he was actually talking about

[@CherryBomb5172]

Wow. I never knew Simon made this comment. Knowing her struggles with weight and depression, this hits hard.

[@charlesmcshonay5901]

That's when Simon was mean and insensitive. He's changed and become such a nice guy

[@TheAutumnWind_RN4L]

The heavenly choir gained another talented voice. Rest easy 🙏🏾

[@mst3krulz]

Rip Mandisa - a beautiful spirit ❤

[@KayleeHayes-ui3gp]

I wonder what Simon felt like when Mandisa was gone this year. RIP Mandisa you will always be remembered

[@NiNitosix]

RIP Mandisa. You are loved! I hope Simon has matured enough now to not say things like this.

[@bensocrazy7264]

Lol Simon will always be Simon. He has shown his softer side over the past few years though after going through some things himself

[@rosejune1995-r7t]

​@@bensocrazy7264 He'll always be a jerk no matter what he goes through. (My opinion)

[@PeterMilanov-mh3me]

well she passed away today, that's fucking sad.... only 47 years old Rest in Peace she was very beautiful and sweet

[@jessesalinas8534]

way too young to die.

[@autumn1926]

I totally forgot Mandisa was on American Idol!! God be with her!!

[@FutureAgentGirl]

I absolutely love Mandisa's music! she is one of my favorite singers :D

[@MalloryNewcomb]

This is how I will remember her. Mandisa Hundley. One of the most beautiful black women I’ve ever seen! You will be missed, honey ❤

[@xvcassvx]

Wow... So I just got back from a Women of Faith conference thing and she spoke and sang. She is sooo beautiful! I absolutely love her voice! And she told us why she was heavy and it just makes me so angry that Simon would make fun of her like that. But she talked about that and she was okay with it. She is such an amazing person with a great heart. :)

[@emilyherrera8633]

I love her song overcomer

[@kiwi1512]

I saw her today at Women of Faith in Hartford! She's amazing!

[@patrickm9785]

RIP Mandisa. You'll always be remembered. See you on the other side 🙏

[@thesurvivor4028]

Rest in heaven Mandisa, You're lucky to be called home by God even if we're missing you so much on earth we know you're in a better place.

[@buster1216]

she is an AMAZING singer and i got to see her sing at Women Of Faith. and that was one of the best days of my life. she is and always will be my american idol..i wish she got to stay around longer tho(and win she deserved it)(but so did everyone else)simon is cruel for saying that and i am happy for her that she forgave him. GO MANDISA YOU ROCK!!!!

[@Raphalou]

Rest in peace, Mandisa 😢❤ 🙏

[@HoneyBflyMonarC]

her album is amazing! I love her!

[@valeriehernandez5150]

Mandisa you are such an amazing beautiful artist. I love your music. ❤️

[@Jon-fh6nf]

Rest in peace 😢. She was a beautiful lady

[@JohnEtter-z3o]

RIP beautiful lady!! So sad!

[@yoeungvisal]

RIP, Mandisa 1976-2024

[@darrylwillett8359]

Rest on high, sweet angel.

[@kornykorhorn]

Phenominal voice! Truly a gift.

[@williamhubert572]

Man-DIVA continues to ROCK. Her songs are very inspiring!

[@anoisano275]

The Grammy stage was big enough for her, Simon. 🙄 R.I.P to that talented beauty. ❤

[@lavender123u]

Beautiful soul rest in peace

[@danadaniel1514]

Rest in peace, beautiful one ! ❤️ 🙏🏿

[@joshuafrizzell3494]

Rest in Peace Mandisa.

[@PianoDiva24]

I can’t believe she’s gone 💔

[@proartek]

This is one of the most incredible musicians I have heard. She is such an inspiration, her voice beautiful. Hear her on KLove all the time.

[@shannongore1906]

RIP Mandisa. 😢

[@hischild7070]

How do you feel now, Mr. Simon?

[@Elsey23]

Rest in peace, Mandisa❤👑🕊

[@lorilong95]

RIP Queen 👸🏽 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@hamcoming00]

Her voice is glorious!!

[@pamelahill196]

Be at peace Mandisa. 💓

[@buster1216]

ive luved her from the start. she is an AMAZING singer!

[@clarity20]

Wow! Those comment by Simon “Coward” were disgusting, repulsive, repugnant, reprehensible and rude! He definitely owed Mandisa an apology for those awful thoughts going through his mind as she was excited to show her talent that was most worthy of applause! RIP Mandisa! 😢

[@Praben]

For those of you not familiar with the show, Paula saying Frenchie was referring to "Frenchie Davis" another contestant from the previous season. Then Simon replied "Franz". During the Hollywood Round judgment day, Mandisa confronted Simon and said she forgave him for what he said. For those of you asking why she didn't win, she chose 2 bad songs 2 weeks in a row and was eliminated, I think top 7 if I remember correctly. This is the season where you have Katharine McPhee, Chris Daughtry, Kellie Pickler.

[@arandomperson3942]

She's my favorite Christian singer. She extended the same grace to forgive Simon that Jesus extended to us when He died on the Cross for the sins of the world. You go, Girl!

[@roselerma1556]

Amen. I love all her songs. She is a Christian hero. Go Mandisa. God bless you.

[@willdakill71]

God blessed her after that,shes now a devoted Christian artist.

[@StayStrong1776]

It would be so awesome if she could be like a guest singer or something on the X-Factor now and see if Simon remembers her... then again, how could he not? Not only was she an incredibly vocalist, but she proved herself to be an incredible human being. And probably the first and only person to ever humble Simon Cowell

[@Savannah_ishere]

Rip Mandisa, gone too soon ❤

[@WondersNeverCease]

Rest In Peace sweet Mandisa 😢❤️🙏🏼

[@thelordofthetundra2958]

RIP to Mandisa, legendary talent

[@bambangsudanto5309]

..i miss U..mandisa..

[@cnD64]

So sad that she's gone now, but she's with Jesus & can sing right in front of Him in heaven.

[@MrVpk6]

R.I.P great singer!

[@disneyfan4884]

got the oppurtunity to go to a Mandisa show yesterday. LOVED IT

[@KylieOlivarezJames]

Rest In Paradise Disa!!! ❤

[@jamesjames6792]

Rest in peace love 💕

[@tamaratindall1688]

Oh my goodness I never knew this she was on Idol. She is a beautiful singer!

[@robpshow2234]

Sending prayers and condolences to her family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jacklynbustamante5613]

I never had a problem with him, until now. You go girl!

[@RaiynesRambles]

Love her so much 💖💖💖

[@Dancinontiktok]

R.I.P. Mandisa ❤🕊