Mandisa Forgives Simon Cowell

[@dorkyska]

She went on to become one of the greatest Christian artists of our day, but I will always remember the day she taught the world to forgive like Jesus. RIP Queen.

[@sbrown8937]

Amen🙏❤

[@deoneforpeace]

Will Always Be With Us.....AMEN 🙏 💞 💖

[@Tmoney-xu7zo]

Amen 🙏

[@HenrySlimDavisJr.]

Amen!!! God used her on this show. She was a vessel of the Spirit. I purchased her book Saturday. I can’t put it down. Rip Sister. Your work will live on!!!!!

[@tlyoung1420]

Amen

[@hopestallion6522]

Mandisa COULDN'T have said it better!! 😍🙂

[@laundeeb.8928]

She is singing with the angels now! Rest in Peace beautiful!😢

[@shawbrothersgirl2740]

THATS *IF* she didn't commit suicide

[@hellohellerkitty]

Wow I wanted to cry when she said all that, I felt her courage.

[@saraalahmadi5793]

I cried 😭💔 People should really be mindful with their choice of words, it can be painful.

[@seanpeters3690]

By forgiving Simon, Mandisa was not only right with God, but she was also an incredible witness to the judges and everyone watching. Great job Mandisa, I hope we can all learn from her (especially me).

[@user-pc5rf2xn1l]

True you never know. Lots of singers are heavy set. If someone has a psychological problem causing overeating they need compassion and help.

[@kimreed2489]

This is my first time seeing this. Forgiveness in action, and she was not afraid to speak of her faith even then. What an example. We miss you, Mandisa!

[@imhereforitall9218]

04/30/2024- Wow! Me too. I guess this is one of those edited outs that they are releasing now given the circumstances. Man... I literally remember this audition of hers. It was everything. Still gives me chills. wow.

[@deloresartis8415]

How disgusting of Simon to body shame her because she suffered a lot of low self-worth because of her weight. But thank God she showed CHRIST'S love and forgiveness towards him, she was such a great witness for Christ! RIP beautiful lady!

[@jaynebognar9666]

Amen…Like I tell my students, happy people don’t have to stoop so low to make themselves feel high. She was one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met and I’m so glad I can listen to her voice as often as I’d like.

[@JRenee-Sings]

How in the world did I miss this??? What an amazing display of grace and class. I love how Simon reacted and how supported her🙏💕

[@princesszara111]

She’s struggled with her weight due to binge eating to cope with sexual abuse and rape from a young age. Heartbreaking 💔 always be kind you never know what someone is going through. God bless

[@imhereforitall9218]

You are so right. Lost my mum a few years back and my one sister who was grieving just like the rest of us became very aggressive and angry but not towards me because my then I had completely cut her off because I did not want the toxicity in my life and told her the next time one of sees each again we may deceased or near dying. Unfortunately 2 years later the next time I saw her and talked to her she was in a hospice in an intubated state and transitioning and she passed away 2 days later of cancer. All that time she had been battling cancer and no one knew. Now I am left to grieve and I feel so horrible that I mentally cannot get out of this rut. If only I had been there for her when she reached out to me and I never responded to her message. Whew... My life has been nothing but a struggle ever since. I find myself some days in really really deep depression.

[@betternews3835]

@@imhereforitall9218 I am so sorry of your pain. Please reach out to talk to someone who can help. I wish you comfort and healing as you cope with your loss.

[@lynnlister4977]

She’s such a genuine person. She really showed the grace that we are given. Love her!

[@BeeXiong-tn1fh]

You are a beautiful soul Mandisa. We will miss you. May you keep singing with the angels.

[@betternursing8166]

Mandisa is a beautiful woman and I am so sorry that she wasted one tear on that despicable man Simon Cowell. Simon thinks that he is all that?? Not even close.

[@gracie872]

Agreed. Simon is so rude to people. Forget blunt. He's just straight up rude. But mandisa has a heart of gold. I may not be a christian but I'll always love her!

[@jesuschristfirst5775]

​@@gracie872 you can always try it. 😊 It doesn't guarantee an easier life but the retirement benefits outweigh any of the present circumstances. Revelation 21:4 "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."

[@gerhuneng]

She was, may she rest in peace! She'll be singing in heaven!

[@triffinaunderwood1236]

Which is why we need to do as Mandisa Did - FORGIVE and go the next step and PRAY for Simon’s Salvation in the name of JESUS CHRIST ❣️❣️❣️

[@terryannmann4156]

He may have made fun of her but God was on her side So go ahead and laugh because God had bigger plans for her. She sing for God Almighty so in your faces all who judged her.

[@BellaPinkSavage]

Terry Ann Mann Preach!!!!!

[@debrajuarez3240]

And She gave him the TEACHING of what Our Lord Jesus Christ Teaches L-O-V-E 🙏🏼.... Love Conquers All.... Handle him with Simpleness ... Hallelujah 🙌🏼

[@real_lampcap]

RIP to this wonderful beautiful woman. She really deserved that Hollywood ticket. Im glad her voice could be heard while she could.

[@Soundfactory]

Years later, Mandisa would win in the Grammy Awards.

[@whitneyallman8365]

Amen

[@cheygirl78]

Just heard of her passing & didn’t know she got started on American Idol. She has overcome this world & gone home to be with the Lord.

[@ChristopherOdegard-l5e]

The grace she extended out to Simon is a marvel and miracle to the world. That changed him in ways we couldn't even begin to imagine yet.

[@justjude3021]

Here when she passed away. She was always doing God's work and now she is truly with Him.

[@shawbrothersgirl2740]

That's if she didn't commit suicide

[@aminor_vessel]

Mandisa is a BEAUTIFUL full-figured woman, full of grace, love, and the character of Christ Himself!!!

[@JerryYouKnow]

She will never be forgotten R.I.P Mandisa

[@Dasani605]

😂😂Boy how times have changed. Simon would've got cancelled if he made those comments today!

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

She represented Jesus well. She used her gift for God. She was a Champion and Advocate for Mental Health in Christianity. We will deeply miss you. Thank you, Mandisa, for everything.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

That’s because there is money in Jesus. Christian artists make good $$$.

[@XOXO-vd3bg]

Beautiful young lady…will be missed. “Overcomer” is my go to song when heavy days need conquering.

[@dixieland1641]

You are missed. Beautiful faith Beautiful voice. I love your music

[@debrajuarez3240]

And She gave him the TEACHING of what Our Lord Jesus Christ Teaches L-O-V-E 🙏🏼.... Love Conquers All.... Handled him with Simpleness ... Hallelujah 🙌🏼

[@RuminativeEmbryologist]

Though Mandisa has two grammy awards now in her hands and simon cowell not even one. Thats how God moves when someone shows His Charecter for all to see.

[@babypanda3630]

Simon is not a singer so why would he have a grammy? 😂😂

[@RachelLeynes]

She glorified Jesus in that

[@BlendedMozart]

My mom told me that this moment changed Simon Cowell’s behavior from being a really brutal and mean judge, to an honest judge

[@normabarros3124]

Mandisa you have never changed your radiate beautiful Queen Esther anointing spirit. The Lord just continues to use you in a mighty way

[@melanielaurentino8472]

This was beautiful! Who are we to not forgive when Jesus forgave all of our sins?! She is right and so brave! Amen!

[@jessicaaguirre1755]

BEAUTIFUL woman of God. Words of grace. I do love Mandisa.

[@JoeEkanem]

What a great lesson you left behind for us all. You are a Queen Mandisa. Rest on!

[@motherlisha]

Randy talking about "you said the right thing to him" he's just as guilty as Simon laughing after every remark and didn't one time defend her!

[@motherlisha]

@Cajunomics I agree some people laugh or smile in uncomfortable situations. This may or may not have been the case either way he should have come to her defense and I agree with you Mandisa held herself with such class and dignity. I love her ♥️

[@dsmyers281]

I noticed that too and was disappointed in Randy. Simon is a cow!

[@spongebobmiscellaneous]

@@dsmyers281Simon Cow-ell 🐄

[@NatealityTV]

She just beat him up with the name of Jesus! Amen!

[@calistorm1944]

With a smile on her beautiful face!

[@JerryYouKnow]

May she Rest In Peace 🕊️

[@willaimrobinson9383]

Ya` gotta` love this lady!! her faith and grace are as big as her voice. Mandisa, "Thank you for blessing us with the time we got to share with you here on earth but now You will be blessed in heaven "

[@karimikagwe9263]

mandisa is now with our papa God lets pray for healing in her family and friends hearts thank you for sharing your voice with the world mandisa rest in peace my sister in christ

[@diamondlifeforever3642]

She made him look like a clown

[@vincentbarney3091]

Without even doing anything

[@alexandraanderson3988]

Basically 😂😅😊😊😊 that's what she do when someone probably offends her I noticed she was sarcastic and kind of shady too lmaoo at least she prayed for him 🙏🙏🙏 That was hilarious

[@aprilknight.549]

I’ve met her she’s so amazing

[@emilyherrera8633]

I saw her at the Winter jam tour!!!

[@saundradavis]

She’s so talented and so well spoken. She definitely allows God to use her. I love her so much!!

[@ArcaneEiro]

Well spoken. How condescending.

[@aphamkonyak6740]

A child of God always does demonstrate Jesus ❤ the humility and meekness she has demonstrated is so beautiful !

[@musicguy713]

RIP Mandisa 😢 a sweet soul who wasn’t long for this world. She’s shining in heaven now.

[@zechariahcameron3645]

That's so true. Very sad!

[@nanasekati8185]

Mandisa means sweetness

[@claireanton514]

Idk how she does it. I hope God will help me to forgive like that.

[@mechadoggy]

It’s because of the Holy Spirit inside of her from the moment she surrendered her will and put her hope and trust in Jesus

[@RachelLeynes]

Amen

[@bootsisking]

She was so amazing and will be forever missed

[@macharmza]

I want Mandisa's words to be my ringtone.

[@lynnlister4977]

She’s truly a class act! Love her ❤❤

[@justinewhite-hadley3138]

RIP beautiful soul. You witnessed to the world ❤❤

[@jamiedawn6760]

I love Mandisa. She's such an inspiration!

[@MalloryNewcomb]

She really killed em with kindness! Lol “y’all looking at my bottom as I walk out” 😂 lol she’s so cute

[@TheMayorEsq]

I laughed over that: May her soul rest in peace 🕊️

[@denisemambo5288]

I love your song I, unfinished

[@EphemeralProductions]

Disa is amazing! Love her so much!

[@Dancinontiktok]

Mandisa I'm humbled,come here for a hug But he never owned up to his wrongs and truly apologized.

[@dlh7989]

Well he did say he apologized and he seemed rightly embarrassed by the reality of his words' impact. And she forgave him even without needing his apology. I don't know what else he should have done or said in this moment, his main responsibility was to make no further comments about her appearance which I don't think he did. I don't recall him making jokes about anyone's weight in future seasons either but I could definitely be wrong. Anyway I wouldn't have particularly cared to hear Simon speak more, this moment is about Mandisa extending grace to someone who didn't ask for it or deserve it.

[@dirholly]

Yes he did >_>

[@Moanabene]

Rest in love in the arms of Jesus!! Thank you for your beautiful music and inspiring spirit!

[@feliciagittens6911]

She certainly hearkened to Jesus command and the Holy Spirit gave her wisdom to utter such words to Simon and he was humble enough to recognized he did wrong. I love them all.

[@esther6699]

wow I really cried watching this. Bless Mandisa for showing the love of God with her courage and choosing forigiveness

[@fousies]

He didn't even apologize

[@Niphern]

fousies he did at the end

[@DancerforYeshua]

Eeks out "I do apologize" after being coerced by the other judges. You call that an apology?

[@emmakate6491]

fousies If you watched other videos of this at the end it wasn’t very loud and clear by Simon did apologize

[@gracemaina6593]

Great lesson there. You don't need someone to apologize in order to forgive them.

[@jonhannula2022]

Man, she will definitely be missed! I have my struggles as well even if they’re unknown she definitely was a fighter!

[@jck6920]

She was incredible in every way.

[@katherinehiggins1162]

She was the only woman and contestant who truly humbled Simon on that show. She was a beautiful example of love, grace and faith in action and the world will truly miss her. Fly high beautiful Mandisa

[@bereanist]

Mandisa looked beautiful inside and out❣️ She set a very good example by forgiving Simon and moving forward. 😇 Simon needs to remember if he can’t say anything nice than don’t say anything at all. Now she is in heaven with Jesus. 👏

[@zakurowolfalphasilverwolf]

I have ALOT of respect for especially after seeing this. God bless her 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tressagray5274]

Beautiful in every sense of the word!!! Word-Up Simon, Great lesson for you and everyone else in this world!😊

[@LisaBurgess-q3o]

May her beautiful soul rest in peace.

[@delishawrightofficial3850]

Love you Mandisa! You are next in line for your miracle

[@tillamookmini-homesteader]

Amen - Mandisa was an amazing person. She is so right about forgiveness. RIP Mandisa......see ya up there!

[@kickboxerforever00]

Mandisa is now Famous in her own Right and one great song she sings on is "i dont wanna lose my soul" by Toby Mac...but she has Records of her own out now too.

[@sarahyoder4217]

She's so courageous!!!😊

[@russell311000]

Damn, that hurt. I learned my lesson. I will say nothing negative to anyone. Words do HURT. ONE LOVE,

[@marieanderson7145]

May your soul rest in Paradise.. GOD is the great I AM..

[@JC_wonderland]

Society changed overnight and we all witnessed it, Thank you Mandissa for being the salt and light of the world my 4year daughter listens to goodmorning before school 😢😢😂😊

[@Ornacia29]

amen mandisa glory to god

[@Liberiangirlt_oo]

Wow!!! I need some Mandisa

[@ideationkiki]

She is the epitome of grace and love

[@Mollykat5054]

She is class. God bless her.

[@youtubestreets3915]

Wow such a sweet and classy lady now she's God's angel😍, r.i.p Mandisa you are such a Class Act❗

[@TeresaRodriguez-fv8cq]

Mandisa is a blessing. Her personality is kind, energetic and gracious. And she applied what was biblical on Matthew chapter 18❤

[@l.b.2592]

Epic, Beautiful lady. There is truth in that the good die young...Rest in peace Goddess.

[@mitchelmcgowan3788]

I heard about this, and how she dealt. This is the highest class of individual that humanity could hope for. Came in letting him know that she knew what he said. Then rained grace on him, in the name of Jesus. That’s pure beauty.

[@jodieyoder5906]

She is so beautiful and gracious and just a very joyful person how could anyone be mean to her

[@TheGrantrepreneur]

Rest in Peace Mandisa.

[@SrMechaGojira93]

R.I.P. Mandisa 🙏🏻 & R.I.P. The *Real* American Idol (Randy, Paula and Simon)

[@marthepassoli1]

❤❤❤ Rest well ma'am. Overcomer and Good morning are my 2 faves! You were an inspiration! Hug Jesus for me

[@TrinasTime]

It hurts to see you go so soon however knowing you had this ❤ for Jesus makes me know your soul is at peace & rest. What a beautiful voice & spirit.

[@sbrown8937]

Mandisa, a woman of grace.😊❤

[@mamadeborah1999]

Mandisa was a light in dark places! Her love for Jesus overpowered Simon's cold heart. She is singing with the angels now! Deeply missed😢

[@nanasekati8185]

Mandisa is an African name mean "sweetness" she was a sweetheart ❤ RIP

[@brenale_heartsJesus]

I remember watching this as it happened and thought how awful that was of Simon to say that to her “behind” her back after her audition. She handled it very well. Now she’s with King Jesus 🥲

[@marie6885]

Mandisa was a beautiful soul.

[@rtazman2004]

R.I.P. Mandisa Lynn Hundley our deepest condolences to the family Prays your Way Amen.

[@SistersFromADistance]

Came to watch this just because I heard she died! I wonder if after forgiving, she got over the self image issues though. I am so tearing up for the beautiful soul that made me sing so loudly while driving😢

[@Ruth-vy1qj]

When God say yes no one can stop the plans. I ❤her grace when she forgive him. I bet Simon felt some kind of way.

[@Connie10000]

Simon, Show SINCERE regret and apology to Mandisa...not smirking and sarcasm!

[@Its_sabribri]

*GIIIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRLLLL* YOU ROCK!!!!!! LET JESUS SHINE THROUGH YOU!

[@allisonmccarter7638]

So classy and such a beautiful example of how we are called to forgive just as Jesus forgives us.

[@lisaallen9339]

No one has to body shame me-I do it everyday

[@PinkyGirlstyle23]

God bless her and RIP Mandisa!

[@angiefrazier2906]

Thanks Mandisa!!! Wow, that really put things in perspective! You don’t need someone to apologize to forgive them. If I was waiting for others to apologize, I would never forgive anyone! We have to constantly remember Christ did it! If he did it… who am I not to?

[@laurenhunt9646]

Simon has not ever been all that nice. But thank God for you Ms. Mandisa. God bless you and your family, love you and thank you for your messages of hope and perseverance and of faith and love and of power and of grace. Miss you and love you. Enjoy heaven, finally before Jesus 🙏

[@MalloryNewcomb]

She’s beautiful. We will miss her and certainly wish we got to have more time with her presence in the world, but we are certainly better for having her in the world. ❤ what a smile!

[@westcoastcali703]

MANDISA...class act!👏👏👏💗💗🙏

[@leeslove1999]

And she's in glory singing in Heaven's Choir forgiveness is the key, GOD Bless Her Soul Cares All Passed Home At Last Forever To Rejoice She Has Been Set Free , She Is At Total Peace🕊🕊🕊

[@stephaniemanganello2139]

Beautiful woman, I love her and so sad to hear of her passing