Gina Bellina introducing herself, expressing how scared she was, but feeling immediately proud because of the audience’s reaction . Gina shared that the greatest thing about her being there was the presence of her granddaughter, Liliana . It was then revealed that Liliana was the reason Gina was on the show, having secretly signed her grandmother up just two days before the audition because she feared Gina would “get psyched out” and not do it if she knew beforehand .
Gina began her performance with an original, slow, and soft song about various kinds of love, including love for a mother, a father, a sister, and a brother . However, Simon Cowell interrupted her performance just after a minute . He asked Liliana if she had written the song, which she confirmed, making him realize the true potential lay with the composer.
In a dramatic pivot, Simon then asked Liliana if she could sing the song . Liliana, though acknowledging the pressure, confidently accepted the challenge, telling the judges, “Let’s do it” . She took the mic and delivered an entirely different, more powerful and dynamic rendition of the same song, transforming the melody and showcasing a stunning, professional-level voice.
The judges were clearly stunned by Liliana’s unexpected vocal talent. Simon Cowell delivered the most memorable critique, suggesting to Gina, “Liliana, you’ve got Gina here, but weirdly Gina got you here… because you’ve got the better voice” . He told Liliana that she was “very cool” and that people would root for her, suggesting a potential partnership.
The other judges agreed, finding Liliana’s voice “gorgeous” . Sofia Vergara thanked Simon for interrupting, noting that they would have “never known that you had this beautiful, beautiful voice” . Mel B, however, remained firm, giving Gina a “definite no” while acknowledging that Liliana had a better voice .
In the final vote, Liliana’s talent carried the moment: Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell all voted yes for the pair to move forward, securing a place for the grandmother-granddaughter duo in the next round, with the clear understanding that the judges were most interested in seeing Liliana perform .
Simon Cowell Interrupts Gina Bellina’s Audition, Then Hands The Mic To Her Granddaughter! | AGT 2025
