In the final scene of the movie A Star Is Born, Lady Gaga performs the emotional song “I’ll Never Love Again.” Her character, Ally, learned the song from Bradley Cooper’s character, Jackson. But in this moment, she truly shines, delivering a breathtaking performance. Lady Gaga’s voice is so powerful that it takes real guts for anyone to attempt the same song. But that’s exactly what 14-year-old Iveta Tumasonyte did when she auditioned for Ireland’s Got Talent in 2019.
Iveta stepped onto the stage, standing confidently in front of the audience and judges: Louis Walsh, Michelle Visage, Denise van Outen, and Jason Byrne. Born in Lithuania but raised in Ireland, Iveta told the judges she would sing “I’ll Never Love Again.” Michelle Visage raised her eyebrows and said, “That’s a big song for a 14-year-old. But we’re rooting for you!” The audience waited in suspense—could this young girl pull off such a challenging song?
As the piano began to play, the camera showed presenter Lucy Kennedy standing with Iveta’s mom backstage. Lucy leaned in and whispered, “Fourteen! She’s just a baby!” Iveta’s mother smiled proudly, tears already shining in her eyes. “My baby,” she said, full of love.
Then Iveta began to sing. Her voice was rich and powerful, far beyond what anyone expected from someone so young. The crowd cheered as they realized just how talented she was. When Iveta reached the most emotional part of the song, she boldly took the microphone off the stand and walked to the front of the stage. Her confidence was incredible, and the audience went wild with applause and cheers. It looked like Iveta had what it took to move on in the competition. But what happened next shocked everyone.
As soon as Iveta finished the song, Michelle Visage stood up and slammed the Golden Buzzer! Gold confetti rained down, and the crowd erupted in joy. Iveta was stunned. Tears filled her eyes, and she tried to speak, but she was too overwhelmed to say anything. Meanwhile, her mom jumped up and down with excitement backstage.
Michelle walked onto the stage to hug Iveta, and her mom soon joined them. The three of them stood in a sea of golden confetti, hugging and crying together. Iveta was so emotional she could barely process what had just happened. “I don’t know what’s happening!” she exclaimed, her voice full of wonder.
Thanks to the Golden Buzzer, Iveta went straight to the semi-finals. There, she performed Jessie J’s “Flashlight” and delivered another stunning performance. Sadly, it wasn’t enough to get her into the finals. But her Golden Buzzer audition remains unforgettable. Her video has been watched over 16 million times on YouTube—a true sign of her incredible talent.
Iveta might not have won the competition, but she proved she has a bright future ahead. That day, a star was born.
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