{"id":8819,"date":"2025-03-05T14:44:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T14:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runeecho.com\/?p=8819"},"modified":"2025-03-05T14:44:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T14:44:29","slug":"she-shocks-the-judges-by-breaking-stereotypes-with-her-inspiring-pole-dance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runeecho.com\/she-shocks-the-judges-by-breaking-stereotypes-with-her-inspiring-pole-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"She Shocks the Judges by Breaking Stereotypes With Her Inspiring Pole Dance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When 21-year-old Yoli Mayor first stepped onto the&nbsp;<em>America\u2019s Got Talent&nbsp;stage in 2017, she was filled with nerves but determined to leave a lasting impression. A Miami native with a deep, soulful voice, Yoli had been singing since childhood, but this moment\u2014performing in front of millions\u2014was the biggest of her life.\n\n\n\n<p>Dressed in a stylish outfit and exuding quiet confidence, Yoli began her audition with a different song. However, within seconds, Simon Cowell stopped her. \u201cThis isn\u2019t working,\u201d he said bluntly. The audience gasped, fearing the worst. But instead of sending her off stage, Simon encouraged her to try again\u2014this time, with something that truly reflected her voice and passion.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Without hesitation, Yoli switched gears and launched into an emotional, raw version of&nbsp;<strong>Ed Sheeran\u2019s \u00abMake It Rain.\u00bb\n\n\n\n<p>From the very first note, the room fell into a hush. Yoli\u2019s powerful, bluesy vocals filled the theater, carrying every ounce of pain, passion, and soul in the lyrics. Her voice soared effortlessly, captivating the audience and judges alike. You could see the emotion in her face\u2014this wasn\u2019t just a song for her; it was a story, a moment, a chance to prove herself.\n\n\n\n</p><p><a rel='\"noreferrer' noopener href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/clck.mgid.com%5C/ghits%5C/19907400%5C/i%5C/57918961%5C/0%5C/pp%5C/1%5C/1?h=tNY-A-RgUJdJLHraTJjVo5o3XkXWpyynoFM9iXEv-vjt8Tla1gO8sy4CXaiyM2AMYelTdiKwoI16yv8dGNnxsr5OniJryl2Bn7tnjoAVCKo*&amp;rid=28ba9a56-f9d0-11ef-be01-c4cbe1e8e652&amp;ts=l.facebook.com&amp;tt=Social&amp;att=1&amp;cpm=1&amp;iv=17&amp;ct=1&amp;gdprApplies=0&amp;st=60&amp;mp4=1&amp;h2=dVgfEEirF2iRbZaNvW4yKPXg-Vybv7TP14JLSpGUtdZQJXFyDDwaAwFr7KzFnIVT%5C%22" target='\"_blank\"'>\n\n\n\n<p>As she reached the song\u2019s climax, the audience erupted into cheers, rising to their feet in a standing ovation. The judges were equally moved. Heidi Klum clapped excitedly, Mel B shook her head in amazement, and Simon Cowell, who had doubted her song choice at first, now looked genuinely impressed.\n\n\n\n</p><p>When the final note faded, the crowd\u2019s thunderous applause said it all\u2014Yoli had&nbsp;<strong>nailed it.\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou are a diamond in the rough,\u201d Howie Mandel told her. \u201cThat was a&nbsp;<em>moment, and moments like that win competitions.\u201d\n\n\n\n<p>Simon, now smiling, admitted, \u201cI wasn\u2019t sure at first, but wow\u2014you just proved why you belong on this stage.\u201d\n\n\n\n</p><p>With four enthusiastic yeses, Yoli Mayor advanced to the next round, her audition quickly going viral. 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