Simon Called Him An UNPOLISHED Diamond Watch What He Became

Emery Kelly was 15 years old when he walked onto the X Factor stage and sang Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up." Demi Lovato loved him. Paulina Rubio loved him. Kelly Rowland loved him. Then Simon Cowell spoke. He didn't like the song. Not even a little. The entire room held its breath. Then Simon said something nobody expected. He called Emery a little unpolished diamond. Said he could be a real pop star. Then gave him a yes anyway. Four yes votes for a 15 year old whose song Simon couldn't stand. Watch why Simon said yes anyway.

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