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When six-year-old Zoe Erianna walked onto the America\u2019s Got Talent stage, she immediately showed the judges that she wasn\u2019t intimidated by the enormous room or the cameras.<\/p>\n
In fact, she seemed remarkably confident.<\/p>\n
Simon Cowell asked her questions before the performance, including whether she thought she could win America\u2019s Got Talent.<\/p>\n
Zoe\u2019s answer was simple and completely confident.<\/p>\n
Yes.<\/p>\n
Then she revealed the song she had chosen.<\/p>\n
\u201cBorn This Way\u201d by Lady Gaga.
\nWhat followed was a cheerful performance filled with personality, hand movements and hair flips that had the audience cheering and the judges smiling throughout.<\/p>\n
Zoe Erianna was six years old when she auditioned for America\u2019s Got Talent Season Eighteen in 2023.<\/p>\n
She came from Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, and had already been singing from a very young age. According to local reporting, Zoe began singing at age two and had also created music videos during the pandemic.<\/p>\n
But stepping onto the AGT stage was a completely different experience.<\/p>\n
She was standing in front of Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara.<\/p>\n
For many young performers, that could be overwhelming.<\/p>\n
Zoe seemed ready for it.<\/p>\n
Before she sang, Simon asked whether she watched the show at home.<\/p>\n
She confidently said yes.<\/p>\n
He then asked which judge was her favorite.<\/p>\n
Zoe had an answer that immediately made Sofia Vergara smile.<\/p>\n
She said she liked all the judges \u2013 but Sofia was her favorite.<\/p>\n
Once the introductions were finished, Zoe began performing \u201cBorn This Way\u201d by Lady Gaga.<\/p>\n
The choice was surprising.<\/p>\n
Lady Gaga is known for powerful vocals, distinctive personality and dramatic performances.<\/p>\n
Zoe was only six.<\/p>\n
But instead of looking overwhelmed by the song or the huge AGT stage, she appeared to be having fun.<\/p>\n
She added expressive hand movements to the performance and even flipped her hair several times.<\/p>\n
The little details made the audition feel less like a nervous child\u2019s first television performance and more like a young entertainer enjoying her moment.<\/p>\n
The audience responded with loud cheers and applause.<\/p>\n
Zoe\u2019s personality became just as important as her singing.<\/p>\n
The judges watched as the six-year-old confidently moved around the stage and performed the Lady Gaga song in her own adorable style.<\/p>\n
The audience eventually gave her a standing ovation.<\/p>\n
The judges followed with overwhelmingly positive reactions.<\/p>\n
Rather than focusing only on vocal technique, they clearly enjoyed the confidence and personality Zoe brought to the performance.<\/p>\n
Sofia Vergara was particularly delighted after Zoe had already chosen her as her favorite judge.<\/p>\n
The entire audition had a lighthearted quality that made it difficult not to smile along with the judges and audience.<\/p>\n
When it was time for the judges to decide Zoe\u2019s fate, the result was unanimous.<\/p>\n
All four judges voted yes.<\/p>\n
That sent Zoe through to the next stage of America\u2019s Got Talent.<\/p>\n
For a six-year-old, it was a remarkable moment.<\/p>\n
She had walked onto one of the biggest talent-show stages in the world, performed a Lady Gaga song and earned approval from all four judges.<\/p>\n
But her confidence didn\u2019t stop with the performance.<\/p>\n
Simon also asked Zoe what she would do with the prize money if she won the competition.<\/p>\n
Her answer was exactly as colorful as her personality.<\/p>\n
She said she would buy a big golden convertible and a pink Barbie Dream Camper.<\/p>\n
The appeal of Zoe\u2019s audition wasn\u2019t simply that she was young.<\/p>\n
It was the combination of age, confidence and personality.<\/p>\n
At six years old, she already appeared comfortable performing in front of a large audience<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t simply stand still and sing.<\/p>\n
She used gestures, facial expressions and playful movements to make the performance her own.<\/p>\n
And perhaps most importantly, she seemed to genuinely enjoy being onstage.<\/p>\n
That enthusiasm became contagious.<\/p>\n
The judges smiled.<\/p>\n
The audience cheered.<\/p>\n
And Zoe continued performing as if she belonged there<\/p>\n
Passing the audition did not guarantee Zoe a place in the live shows.<\/p>\n
Although she received four yes votes, her Season Eighteen journey ultimately ended during the judges\u2019 deliberations. She did not advance to the live rounds.<\/p>\n
That distinction is important.<\/p>\n
Zoe did not receive a Golden Buzzer, and she did not reach the live shows.<\/p>\n
Her memorable achievement was making it through the audition with unanimous support from the judging panel.<\/p>\n
For viewers, however, her audition remained one of the season\u2019s most charming young-singer moments.<\/p>\n
Zoe Erianna auditioned for America\u2019s Got Talent Season Eighteen in 2023 at the age of six.<\/p>\n
She performed \u201cBorn This Way\u201d by Lady Gaga and received four yes votes from Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara.<\/p>\n
The audition aired during the June 6, 2023 episode of America\u2019s Got Talent.<\/p>\n
Zoe subsequently reached the deliberation stage but was not selected for the live rounds.<\/p>\n
Want to see the six-year-old who confidently walked onto the AGT stage and performed a Lady Gaga classic?<\/p>\n
Watch the full performance here<\/p>\n