X Factor star Sam Bailey reinforced her position as the bookies' favourite for the competition with a power ballad performance of The Beatles' classic Something.
The performance by the Leicester Forest East mum of two, complete with full orchestra, stunning dress and onstage musicians, brought praise from all four X Factor judges last night.
Gary Barlow told her: "Another incredible performance people love you out there. Everybody's talking about you."
He also dismissed those who questioned if she would not sell records as she was over 30.
He said: "The reason you're going to sell records is because you are brilliant."
Louis Walsh, fully agreed and told her: "You are a world class vocalist."
Her mentor Sharon Osbourne said Sam was a "diamond" to work with.
Sam said: "I did not know the song but I made it my own. The pressure is fierce."
However, Nicole Scherzinger, who said it was an epic performance, questioned the choice of song and the treatment Sam gave it.
During the programme Sam was featured meeting her idol Celine Dion.
Sam's husband Craig Pearson, 40, said Sam got the Canadian star to re-sign a "signed photograph" they got after seeing the singer in concert while on their honeymoon in Las Vegas.
The couple kept the photo at home but the sunlight has faded the signature so much it cannot be seen.
Craig said: "Sam was dumbstruck when she met Celine which for her is a bit unusual as she is not often lost for words.
"Sam could not get the photograph out of the frame so had to get Celine to sign the glass. I am now trying to get something to laminate the signature so we don't lose that one as well.
"Meeting Celine has inspired Sam to try to emulate her and be the best singer she can."
Commenting his wife's performance, Craig said today: "Sam is really beginning to shine. She really gave a great performance. Every week is a bonus and she was overwhelmed to meet Celine Dion."• In last night's show 19-year-old Sam Callahan, from Essex, was voted off the show after he faced a sing-off against Luke Friend.
