12-year-old Lauren Thalia surprised judges on Britain’s Got Talent with her unexpected performance. Despite Simon Cowell’s description of her voice as “posh,” she chose to sing Alexa Goddard’s “Turn My Swag On.” The contrast of her sweet appearance and the gangsta song was a hit with the judges.
With a comically large guitar in hand, Lauren delivered an angelic R&B performance before confidently dropping a rap verse. Her audition racked up 30 million views on YouTube, impressing judges like Carmen Electra and Alesha Dixon.
Simon Cowell praised her creative song choice and noted her potential on the guitar, despite still being a beginner. Lauren received four yes votes and progressed to the semi-finals, where she continued to showcase her talent. Though she was eventually eliminated, Lauren went on to release her own EP and single, showcasing her continued growth as a musician.