There are some performances on Britain’s Got Talent that catch you completely off guard.
Immi Davis was only nine years old when she walked onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage. She looked like an ordinary young schoolgirl preparing for a big audition, but the moment she began singing, it became clear that the judges were about to hear something very different.
Immi chose “I Put a Spell on You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, a song famous for its dramatic and demanding vocal style. What followed was a performance that earned four yeses and a standing ovation from the judges and audience.
A Young Singer With an Unexpected Voice
Immi Davis auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent in Series 15 in 2022.
According to Immi’s official website, she had been trying to audition for the show since she was five years old. Her opportunity finally came when she was nine, and she took on a song she had already been practicing for years.
Before she performed, Immi was asked what song she had chosen.
Her answer was simple: “I Put a Spell on You.”
The choice immediately created curiosity because the song is not an easy one for a young singer. It requires control, character and a distinctive vocal personality.
Immi seemed ready.
The Moment Immi Started Singing
As soon as the performance began, the contrast between her age and her voice became the central surprise.
Rather than delivering a timid children’s performance, Immi brought a much more mature vocal style to the stage. Her delivery had power, attitude and a vintage quality that made the performance stand out.
The official Britain’s Got Talent coverage described the performance as extraordinary and highlighted how unexpected it was to hear such a voice from someone so young.
The audience quickly responded, and the judges watched as Immi continued to build confidence throughout the song.
By the end, the young singer had completely transformed the atmosphere inside the theatre.
The Judges Were Clearly Impressed
Immi’s performance received four yes votes, sending her through to the next stage of the competition.
She also received a standing ovation from the judges and audience.
The reaction was especially notable because Immi’s voice sounded dramatically different from what viewers might have expected from a nine-year-old.
Reports from the time noted that viewers and commentators compared her vocal style to Amy Winehouse, while the judges themselves praised the unusual quality and character of her performance.
The performance demonstrated that age does not always predict vocal ability.
Immi may have been one of the youngest people on the stage, but she performed with the confidence of someone who already understood how to command an audience.
From Audition to the Live Semi-Finals
Getting four yeses was only the beginning of Immi Davis’s Britain’s Got Talent journey.
She went on to reach the live semi-finals of Series 15. During the semi-finals, she performed “River” by Bishop Briggs, showing a different side of her musical ability.
That performance also generated a memorable moment.
Because the backing track and stage production made it difficult to hear her vocals clearly, Simon Cowell asked Immi to sing part of the song again without the full track. She delivered an a cappella encore and received another standing ovation, according to her official biography.
It was another reminder of why her original audition had attracted so much attention.
Why This Audition Still Stands Out
What makes Immi’s audition memorable is not simply that she was nine years old.
It was the contrast between her age and her vocal personality.
Young singers often surprise audiences on talent shows, but Immi’s choice of “I Put a Spell on You” gave her an opportunity to demonstrate something different. The song allowed her to show power, expression and a distinctive style rather than relying only on a technically difficult vocal moment.
Her performance also showed an important quality for any performer: confidence.
She walked onto one of the biggest talent-show stages in Britain and committed completely to the song.
That commitment helped turn a young singer’s audition into one of the memorable performances from the 2022 series.
The Full Performance
For viewers who want to experience the performance themselves, the video below features Immi Davis singing “I Put a Spell on You” during her Britain’s Got Talent journey.
Full Performance:
Watch closely from the beginning. The biggest surprise comes from hearing Immi’s voice for the first time and realizing just how much character she brings to the song.
Immi Davis’s BGT Journey
Immi’s appearance on Britain’s Got Talent became an important milestone in her young musical career.
Her official biography says she later performed in the live semi-finals and received further standing ovations. She ultimately left the competition after reaching the semi-final stage.
Although she did not win the series, the audition established Immi as a young performer with a remarkably distinctive voice.
More importantly, it gave viewers a performance they were unlikely to forget.
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Final Thoughts
Immi Davis stepped onto the Britain’s Got Talent stage at just nine years old with a bold song choice and no way of knowing exactly how the judges would react.
Then she started singing.
Within moments, the little girl standing on the stage sounded like a completely different performer. Her powerful interpretation of “I Put a Spell on You” earned four yeses and a standing ovation, launching her into the next stage of the competition.
Sometimes the most memorable talent-show moments come from the performances nobody expects.
Immi Davis’s audition was one of them.
