Clip From X Factor

With TV being so PC these days, it’s hard to imagine a time when people could be so outwardly harsh to others on a national platform. 

But not so long ago, you could basically say anything on TV, as a recently-resurfaced clip of the X Factor proves.

An old clip from the show is going viral on social media right now as an example of how mean Simon Cowell, Sharon Osbourne and Louis Walsh could be during auditions.

The clip shows aspiring singer and newlywed, Samantha, step in front of the judges for a chance to win a record deal with Simon’s label. 

Old clip from X Factor goes viral for fat-shaming an aspiring singer! Pic: Getty Images

Before heading into the audition room, the singer admits that she has missed her honeymoon for a chance to sing in front of the judges.

Once in front the the judges, Samanta introduces herself, has some banter with the judges and then breaks into a pretty good rendition of Mariah Carey’s Hero.

After the song, a disgruntled Louis tells her: ‘You should have gone on your honeymoon.’

Then, ignoring the poor singer standing in front of him, Louis says directly to Simon: ‘It’s nothing special Simon.’ Yikes.

To add insult to injury, Simon then adds: ‘You sound nice, but look like a shop girl, that’s the problem.’

Samantha then replies, saying: ‘That’s something that could be worked.’ To which Simon says: ‘It’s a lot of work!’

Honestly, we thought it couldn’t get any worse, but then the poor girl admits that she knows they’re thinking about how overweight she is and Simon agrees, saying: ‘You are, you really are [overweight].’

Louis then joins in on the insults adding: ‘It’s mission impossible!’

Now, if you’re expecting Sharon to stick up for the poor girl, you’re wrong!

While the X Factor judge was all for having Samantha in the next round, her final words to the aspiring singer was ‘go on a diet!’ Waaaay harsh Sharon!

As bad as this all is, it looks like Sam didn’t take it too much to heart.

The would-be singer is now a mum of four, newly married and works as a manager for VIP E-Cig and most importantly, she’s happy!