Danny Tetley from Bradford with the characteristic accent had competed in British Pop Idol 17 years ago. Simon Cowell was not thrilled with his performance at the time, commonly; Danny was cut short before he could figure it out.
A few days ago, at the age of 37, and with a face completely against the standards of the competition, he reappeared on the stage of the British X-Factor. Simon was again among the judges. With his nose popping up on stage, everyone believed that he would be another master of those who have illusions of grandeur, and are cannibalized by everyone, judges and audiences. Face, accent, mentality, the whole package to decorate for years the videos with the worst interpretations in the world.
But come on, Danny tore up the song. The judges and the crowd stood up, Robbie Williams could not believe his ears, even the choleric Simon Cowell was forced to stand up.
The most tender moment of the video is when Danny cries at the end of his performance. Or maybe the one who calls his mother and says to her crying "Mom, I had the whole arena applauding me"?
A beautiful moment of television, which shows how long a dream and hope can last in the human heart. Yes. And the will. Hidden in a phrase he said… and is all the money: "37 years young"!
