Simon STOPS Him For Not Being Original..BUT Watch What Happens!

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. YOU Have TO WATCH This as Simon stops Hunter for not being original and requests him to sing an original song.
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[@FreakinFamous]

Simon Cowell knows what he's doing...😎 Well done Hunter, you've got some serious talent man!

[@kenreed2026]

😘🙋‍♂️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kennethschwartz9351]

Simone is talentlless buffoon

[@tammyhoward4891]

I totally agree!!!

[@polpox12]

Are you guys forgetting it´s all scripted in before hand?

[@ronbannon]

@@polpox12 Yea, they're being played and don't even know it.

[@jon87583]

Assuming this wasn't planned, this was some great coaching from Simon. That was a very listenable song with good lyrics.

[@erikpeeples1785]

This is totally planned. His first song was good second was better

[@GastonsGuitarCovers]

I tend to think it was planned cause he was killing that first song. I really want to hear a full cover of it by him but I can't find one on KZbin.

[@MrBrynmair]

Of course it’s planned.

[@MrChristbait]

These programs are meticulously scripted for T.V. audiences,the cameras the expressions on the judges faces etc!

[@ajmc3954]

Still doesn't take a genius to see raw potential. Cuz he does have a great voice just wasn't connecting to the first song.

[@reginafisher9919]

Literally his soul came out and we felt it, as soon as he was allowed to be his authentic self!!

[@mattgrant9395]

I know a lot of people don’t like Simon but y’all gotta understand he knows how to get the best out of someone. Well done Simon!

[@Dave-sw2dm]

You do know these are all staged for television.

[@mogilb]

Nope! @@Dave-sw2dm

[@Liverpool1616]

@@Dave-sw2dmI’ve been to these auctions. This is not a true statement.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

@@Liverpool1616 , it is reality TV. What auctions are you talking about? You think this person just happens to have a second song ready and performs it 100 times better? LOL!

[@roar8865]

Staged or not, doesn`t change what he said and the point he made. Maybe it`s staged, maybe not. But one thing that`s for sure, is that you an ass, by writing that comment. Keep your toxic and negative attitude to yourself.

[@user-tf1gj8bv1f]

Depth and sincerity. The two words that make most musicians unforgettable.

[@michaelweston2285]

Simon has a superpower of getting some people to stop over-singing a popular song and then show their true talent and originality on the spot in front of everyone.

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

Especially when it’s rehearsed

[@michaelweston2285]

@@OneTequilaTwoTequila not sure what is "rehearsed". they have to go through a lot of contestants and i think each is told to have 2 songs prepared before going out. they don't have the time to focus on one person over the others.

[@jeffeverett1599]

Show is so scripted, you can tell it was all planned for him to sing his own song! Don't get me wrong loved his original, but ask yourself didn't he sing the first song awesome?😯😯😯😯🙄🙄🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@michaelweston2285]

@@jeffeverett1599 it's not "scripted", but it is heavily produced and edited to show specific narratives of the producers' choosing. pretty much like most 'reality' shows. but the performers are real people who just showed up that day to showcase their talents in an open competition.

[@asjakahle6109]

My thumb up is for SIMON. He has an unmistakable sense of perceiving every single detail of performance and therefore he's irreplaceable as a judge in the talent show. Simon, you're the best!

[@timechanger9162]

Only one time has he messed up which really wasn’t a mistake. I remember he stopped this one girl because she seemed to be rushing it a little. Everyone else disagreed but then she redid it and did even better. He apologized for stopping her but he still made her better so🤷

[@asjakahle4936]

@@timechanger9162 Once is the same as never, as we in Croatia would say. 🤗

[@kennethschwartz9351]

He's the worst---and it's staged

[@rbolwell]

​@@kennethschwartz9351The whole show is staged and manipulated within an inch of its life!

[@stevemcewan2996]

Lol it’s all scripted

[@helenneal4950]

Simon is a music genius! He always knows where to push and how to bring out people's best. Great job Hunter!

[@Dave-sw2dm]

You do know these are all staged performances. They are just creating drama.

[@SergeMarx]

You cant spot that this was entirely scripted?

[@trollomanonmollo]

Someone said to Simon that the other song he's got is actually good.

[@rickrickard2788]

@@trollomanonmollo I think you're closer to the truth on this. It wasn't "scripted", because that would be defrauding the audience- ALL contestants come with "back-up songs". Someone probably heard him dinking around with that one, and mentioned it to Simon. That, is very possible. And not fraudulent.

[@jeffeverett1599]

Show is so scripted, you can tell it was all planned for him to sing his own song! Don't get me wrong loved his original, but ask yourself didn't he sing the first song awesome?😯😯😯😯🙄🙄🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Chrstnrchrdsn]

Actually, he did make me forget all the horrible things going on in this world, and he can do that because he has suffered. Bravo

[@DarkdeathTM]

This was actually one of the very few times I got mad at Simon. What he said was real and anybody who battles depression knows and feels that point. Those who battle doesn’t want to see sadness and knowing they made everyone forget sadness means the world.

[@AnonymousQwerty]

Sure but he was quite pompous as he made that absolutist statement. Nobody cares to see fake confidence, they want to see sincerity.

[@jwright24153]

Good on Simon for getting this guy to realize his truth has value.

[@billarmstrong68]

It amazes me how many times Simon is right when he stops these singers for a second song.

[@AM-lk7nj]

Not a coincidence

[@samholden7563]

@@ARCHANGEL_978almost seemed that way haha

[@0-by-1_Publishing_LLC]

@@AM-lk7nj *"Not a coincidence"* ... Definitely scripted.

[@kingzippythethird]

It's a pre planned scripted show. All singers are ranked by another panel WAY before the main judges LOL Everyone knows everything and it's as fake a a 6 buck note. RATINGS!

[@ricardohbr]

Come on, you can’t be that naive!

[@pluto762]

Simon’s “nose” for talent is amazing.

[@christineleblond7777]

His second song was him... He needs to be himself because that was phenomenal. Great song and voice!

[@BeanieBots]

I'm pretty sure this guy can sing anything and sound amazing. He sounds like a professional singer already...

[@redrusty5962]

It did stop the world of negative thoughts ! I could hear that song in a movie ! He drew the audience and us in from the first line. That doesn't happen often. Hes a diamond 😅

[@mariaedwards6175]

Simon always draws out your best talent. There's no place for half stepping with him.

[@kennethschwartz9351]

That's a load of...

[@jlaurelle]

A much MUCH better song for him. I’m glad Simon had him do it.

[@jannwilkins3774]

He needs confidence and his career will definitely take off. His song was really enjoyable and he has a great voice

[@dove2290]

Gave me goosebumps him singing his own music.

[@denc4499]

That’s why Simon did that! He saw the potential and this energy he performed with!

[@jeffeverett1599]

Show is so scripted, you can tell it was all planned for him to sing his own song! Don't get me wrong loved his original, but ask yourself didn't he sing the first song awesome?😯😯😯😯🙄🙄🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@jeaniegrant5592]

I absolutely adore Simon.

[@cassieholloway2397]

And Hunter Nails It!!! ❤❤❤

[@sandraleigh4023]

It always rips my heart when someone says they don't have enough money to eat.

[@user-qz9sg2fi3i]

So well done!! Don't ever stop writing music and singing you have a great voice!

[@suzannagibson911]

I wish I could have heard more of that song .. this young man is a Incredible song writer.

[@carlinewilliamson1366]

The Boss knows his job.Well done, Simon!👌👍👍 You always bring the best out of people. God bless you always!👏👏👍👍

[@jeffeverett1599]

Show is so scripted, you can tell it was all planned for him to sing his own song! Don't get me wrong loved his original, but ask yourself didn't he sing the first song awesome?😯😯😯😯🙄🙄🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@user-ko4ry9me4t]

I noticed Simon is mean, but truly his opinions has lead to more winners. The nice judges say yes, but then they disappear. Most of these compilations are Simon saving many peoples careers. It looks like honesty isn't appreciate, but the savior of these WATCH WHAT HAPPENS! videos. It sounds mean, but necessary. Simon is truly the hero

[@jacoley]

When someone can see the BS walls that you through up to protect yourself and calls you on it, not to be a douch but to help you see yourself for who you really are. Simon, you nailed it. Awesome job Hunter...

[@bobbymerino1]

This is staged clearly lol. It’s a tv show

[@jacoley]

@@jeffcoley668 It's a natural gift, lol

[@tomlapointe6142]

😊

[@jeffeverett1599]

Show is so scripted, you can tell it was all planned for him to sing his own song! Don't get me wrong loved his original, but ask yourself didn't he sing the first song awesome?😯😯😯😯🙄🙄🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@cassieholloway2397]

His original is FANTASTIC!!! 🩷🩷🩷

[@ronidc5982]

Well done Simon, u gave us another person with a talent and great voice😊

[@jeffeverett1599]

Show is so scripted, you can tell it was all planned for him to sing his own song! Don't get me wrong loved his original, but ask yourself didn't he sing the first song awesome?😯😯😯😯🙄🙄🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@fatmahures5826]

Awesome talent, well done Hunter, wish you all best for the future 👏👏👏

[@elizabethranum6908]

Simon has a gift to bring out the best when he feels it

[@lazaropeedro8881]

This young man has one excellent voice 👌

[@sashasabbeth6836]

Simon does it again! The singer was wonderful doing his own song.

[@usaneebeilles9510]

He's gifted to encourage & guidelines others to bring out the best of them, plus w/confidence. And w/good thoughts, He knows what he does- Simon Cowell

[@leanajo754]

Simon gets nicer and smiles more the older he gets. Because in the first 4 season of American Idol, he was definitely hard to please, had a scary attitude towards others, and was a perfectionist. I love the older Simon better. He's definitely learned to chill out more and be more accepting of others.

[@peterang6912]

That's because he is a dad now...

[@tracywilson1356]

I think some of that had to do with Nightbirde. Her death really hit him hard I think. I think he really loved that girl like his own daughter. At least that’s my perception of it. I think that’s when he really started chilling.

[@peterang6912]

@@tracywilson1356 nop, he said in a interview that after the birth of his son he changed but if you watch the show he still has his moments..

[@goooch888]

Yes, i would buy his music. 😊

[@KodingKuma]

This song is production ready, I'd pay to go see something like this.

[@berndtherrenvolk1951]

It is a good song. I was worried it was going to be another "bro country" anthem to pickups, beer, girls in daisy dukes and bonfires, but it was much deeper and nuanced than that. Good clever emotion-provoking lyrics with visual imagery as he daydreamed about his druthers. And a catchy melody line and danceable, hypnotizing rhythm. And he sings well. The genuine smile that appeared on his face as he was singing his own song -- even before he could realize it was having a positive impact on judges and audience.

[@MRxr400]

dam, he smashed it. sent shivers down my spine.

[@BBlair-if8tj]

Damn!!🎉

[@darrylem6157]

Wow bro! U have an awesome voice man! Ur writing skills matches ur voice and u play the guitar like a boss! All the best to u. U deserve it! Many tnx to Simon for bringing out the best in u!

[@englishrose4388]

The difference between being someone else and being yourself.

[@reginafisher9919]

This guy is super awesome and authentic and has great intentions on why he is doing what he's doing.

[@malpacino6760]

And thats exactly why Simon will always be apart of these shows, he has the ability to find the real person when they don't even know themselves. He won't let you fall if he knows you can fly. That song was beautiful.

[@leoniea138]

This guy is seriously talented

[@jacquelinekellerman8811]

Thank you Simon. It let him be himself!! That's why you make the big bucks!!❤❤❤❤

[@MoseIsaako-gr4yy]

Simon is a master of his craft ❤️❤️

[@dalibormlynek4197]

Everybody here raving on about Simon, yes, he knows his stuff, but why would he not believe the guy saying that for about 120 seconds he made everybody in the place forget their troubles just for a little while??? That is a very powerful gift and he does it by using something he loves doing.

[@badlink7776]

Believe he wanted to know how he got to the point to where he is, and that about 120 seconds sounds cute, but not the real answer.

[@kaee4k]

@@badlink7776nah its the real answer. Just because someone doesnt want to tell thousands of people their hardships in life, and be vulnerable like that outside of the actual song doesnt mean their not being real. Simon should learn boundaries. I can tell Hunter didnt want to talk about it. He put enough of himself into that song. Simon shouldve respected that, not dig for something as if hes a therapist instead of a judge just for the sake of the show views. Another sob story is what Simon wanted because he saw the emotion Hunter exuded during and after his performance.

[@marcusdoja1131]

That's because that comment was not the answer to Simon's question. Listen to the question again, then listen to the answer. Simon asked, what inspired you to get to this moment? That answer has to be something from the past

[@Its_just_me_again]

they followed the script perfectly - great job guys

[@loewph]

It is amazing that people think this is not staged… It is sad that people still think there is any real stuff in this bullshit TV shows

[@Its_just_me_again]

@@loewph i dont think it is that harmful to those who are not aware, unless of course they also apply their lack of critical thinking to events which would impact daily life. eg fake news. this is just entertainment and of course shows like this can't leave things to chance and definitely need to curate to ensure a cost effective, planned marketing strategy is executed.

[@Sky_Blaze]

​@@loewphyep and sports...the world is like wwe "everything is a work to draw money"

[@kiatriller9646]

I use to think so too lol but surprisingly It’s not staged… in fact that would actually be against the law/rules of the channel and/or program. The only thing that I would say is “faked” is the fact that producers audition contestants first before they audition in front of the judges and then the producers get rid of the TERRIBLE talent but still let some of the bad talent though in order to make the show good. (The shows almost got sued for that process for a number of reasons). I know this information because ALL of the “Got Talent” shows had full blown investigations into the production, judging, and literally every aspect of them (Mainly because of but not all due to David Walliams).

[@kristinhall8435]

Simon has a gift - he won’t give empty praise and he makes you dig deep to find what you really have. Again- you are the man!!

[@Bound4Earth]

A lot of people shit on Simon for moments like this, but he knows what he is doing and is helping them get through the audition.

[@charmainecox8600]

Simon is so smart what people want and im glad that eric can judge too at a young age. Thank you simon!!!

[@iraajamal9035]

he try to so much to bring good vibes , and distracting himself from thinking about the problem . and Simon asking how his life going actually , makes him believe that he is loved no matter what.

[@gopalshepard7372]

great move Simon- helped him to show his best

[@BarryL.-zf7qd]

I say be real, natural...Let the inner-child in you just naturally flow.

[@nancyteel5544]

Love that song!!

[@user-mc7oj4pk2z]

Ole my goodness why would he not Starr with this so much, better!!! Stay with it!!!!!

[@xilinica]

Love it. Good work Simon and epic Job Hunter!

[@tracywilson1356]

That was a really good song. Would love to hear the whole thing. I’m sure there’s more.

[@reubenels4358]

spot on Simon this was great

[@leevaughan8368]

I completely agree with Simon. I understand him trying to play it safe. But believe in yourself.

[@qqwertqazw5518]

Simon is super judge 😀. He 's expert 👏👏. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱😊🙌

[@Dan5819]

So much better singing his own song!!

[@m.peterson2210]

SIMON talent hunter.... Well done bb!!! 🌹

[@marielucier7982]

Hope this musician gets a chance and turns his life around.

[@starlove5317]

This is amazing! Definitely a hit single 🤗♥️

[@number1angel66]

Excellent performance Hunter! Excellent call Simon! Blessings of love and light to all!🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💙🙏🏼🧡🙏🏼💛🙏🏼💚🙏🏼

[@sysublime5091]

The best thing that Simon ever did for him

[@mattladuke3992]

I like his original better than the cover song. I think Brian has a better voice. But his song is something i could feel more. I don't even like country, so that is big 😂❤

[@bobsullivan5714]

Simon didn't just shine this kid on.....He gave him something real to take home.

[@carolynvines2027]

Great song and a vocal style of his very own. I'm impressed with this up-and-coming songwriter/singer.

[@max-andrewmcmillan4235]

that song he wrote was fab, well done , always do your own stuff, sounds so much better

[@johnmyers3201]

Wow! What a difference when he sings his own song. More passion and heart

[@mattayc266]

This is why Simon is a GOAT he had everything lost it all and learnt from that if he tells you to stop and do another song it because he hears something say what you want about the guy but he is genuine ❤

[@ronclough7216]

There is a lesson for us all be you!

[@janiceelder3060]

Young Man You are awesome!

[@vanessacort2370]

When Simon stops a performer u know tht something much better is coming

[@cailasummey759]

that second song needs to be released 🙏🏻

[@evandupler1219]

it is. it’s called left behind

[@debr2475]

Thank you Simon!

[@thereds1959]

Keep writing your own music 🎶.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@carmenb9020]

Great thing Simon had him redo. Amazing.

[@pkb4316]

Simon is incredible!!

[@JoskiiWoskii]

On my lunch break at work. Really don’t wanna be here. Listened to this, found myself smiling.

[@dehe82]

STAGED.

[@smk3390]

thats what i like about SImon, he cuts through the BS and that is why he is great at what he does.

[@just_a.boy_from_mars]

Bruh actually chills when that second song began

[@annabaldwin6983]

Thanks Simon! Hunter you got some talent babe !!

[@ShenState]

1:45 Dude cracks me up every time I watch the video, and I'm like...oh yeah, there's that cat again!😂

[@crocuscreekwoodworks]

Simon knows what he is taking about...listen to him! Great song!

[@shirleyparker2649]

Great song. Loved it, Hunter! 🥳

[@carrieandretti]

💕 love love love his original song 🎵

[@susanplunkett5193]

Simon can come off as a major jerk, but he knows how to get the best out of a singer.

[@SunnyHomeVideos]

Great voice and good call by Simon

[@ahahahaddddyyyy]

2:49 gave her heart away

[@sharonholden1335]

Great voice great song

[@AnonymousQwerty]

Shoutout to Simon

[@StEpHeNno22]

I loved Simon’s honesty. Even when the guy mentioned making people forget negative thoughts, I didn’t believe him, either. The guy looks like he needs to go deeper into feeling his pain to be a truly great artist, but he came up with a good song that sounds romantic, regardless of wherever his emotional depth is at.

[@susanmatherne7508]

He's talented

[@annaknight5111]

His original song is Amazing LOVE it !

[@joolsrobson7522]

Simons a genius and just look what he pulled out the hat 😊

[@BrianWang-dg8gl]

You're one amazing dude!