Josh Daniel was the very last act of a long audition day on The X Factor UK in 2015. The 21-year-old car mechanic from Billingham in Teesside told the judges he lives with his mum, who he called his rock.
He chose Jealous by Labrinth, but the song meant something very different to him. Two years earlier he lost his best friend, who was only 18. Josh explained that he was jealous his friend was now happy in heaven while he could no longer be with him. He sang every word with real pain, and the room went completely still. 🎶
Simon Cowell was seen wiping his eyes as he listened. When the song ended, one judge said they believed every word, and another said it got them right in the heart and they did not want it to end.
The yeses followed, full of emotion. Josh had turned his loss into a heartfelt tribute to the best friend he will never forget. ❤️
