Simon Said Yes. LA Reid Said No. One of Them Was Right.

When Simone Battle walked onto the X Factor USA stage Simon Cowell saw something immediately. Something LA Reid completely missed. Two of the most powerful men in music history sat at the same table listened to the same performance and came to completely opposite conclusions. Simon said yes without hesitation. LA Reid said no without doubt. Both were certain. Both were confident. Both believed they were right. Watch the audition that created one of the most memorable judge clashes in X Factor USA history. Two legends. One stage. One contestant. And only one of them was right.

Simone Battle - X Factor USA 2011 Season 1

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