Simon Scoffs When She Says She’s Singing Celine Dion, But When She Opens Mouth His Jaw Drops

There have been so many surprise breakout stars this season that it’s hard to imagine there being any more, but when 9-year-old Celine Tam stepped onto the stage, she proved that she is going to be a contender this season as well.

Celine’s parents have always loved Canadian singer Céline Dion. Little Celine explained to the judges that she is actually named after the Canadian singer (and her little sister’s name is Dion!)

In fact, Celine discovered her vocal talent when her dad started playing Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” one day in the car and she began to sing along.

As judge Mel B asked Celine about herself and her love for Dion, it was clear Simon wasn’t impressed. He kept making faces every time the singer’s name came up.

But he was about to eat his words! As soon as the little girl began to sing, his expression changed, and at the end of her performance he even looked over at the other judges and said, “Wow.”