Panda Ross returned to The X Factor UK determined to settle some unfinished business with Simon Cowell. After previously auditioning for the American version of the show, the larger-than-life singer traveled across the Atlantic for another chance to prove herself.

With her trademark humor, infectious personality, and powerful rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” Panda instantly won over the audience and judges alike. Her soulful voice and heartfelt performance reminded everyone why she had become such a memorable contestant over the years.

By the end of the audition, even Simon Cowell was full of praise, proving that Panda Ross’s determination, charm, and talent were impossible to ignore.