North-East teenager Courtney Hadwin has finished in sixth place in the America’s Got Talent final.
The Golden Buzzer performer missed out on the $1m (£762,000) fund and a Las Vegas residency in last night’s final despite an epic performance with English rock band The Struts.
A disappointed Courtney was comforted by host Tyra Banks, who told her that she was 'proud' of her achievements on the show and told her she had 'made it'.
The 14-year-old, from Hesleden, County Durham, became an overnight sensation in the US when she performed Otis Redding’s Hard To Handle in her first audition.
@CourtneyHadwin So disappointed you didn't win #AGT but you did a tremendous job & I've no doubt this is just the beginning of an amazing career for you. I hope you're incredibly proud of yourself for everything you've accomplished. Best of luck kid, you deserve it.
— Booga-loo (@KyleBourchert) September 20, 2018
The competition was ultimately won by magician Shin Lim, with competition from fellow singer Michael Ketterer, stand up comedian Samuel Comroe, areal dance act Zurcaroh and violinist Brian Joseph.
Courtney's first appearance on America's Got Talent went viral and she has since impressed with covers of classic songs including Steppenwolf's 1969 hit Born To Be Wild, Otis Redding's Hard To Handle and James Brown's Papa's Got A Brand New Bag.
@CourtneyHadwin I'm shocked you didn't make the top 2 they got that wrong big time! But no matter what you've made your mark on the music world and I fully believe you're a legend in the making. Stay strong and keep reaching for your dreams!
— Derrik (@tweet_der) September 20, 2018
She had reached the final through a string of impressive performances and during the first leg on Tuesday was described as a "superstar in the making" by judge Howie Mandel.
Following her cover of Tina Turner's River Deep - Mountain High, he told her: "Amazing. Your letters were on fire. You are on fire. You are amazing, you are a superstar. I love everything about you, I love your look, I love your style, I love your voice.
"I love your performance. I think the world does too, we are watching a superstar in the making right here on America's Got Talent."
The teenager previously took part in The Voice Kids UK, and is able to compete in America's Got Talent as the competition is open to anyone with a visitor visa to the US.
You are star and everybody knows who you are now and everybody's going to want to sign you you're already big all over the world so don't take the America's Got Talent thing as a lost think of it as a win because they help you get where you going to go and you're going places
— sickhippy@yahoo.com (@sickhippyyahoo1) September 20, 2018
@Ketterermusic @CourtneyHadwin @GlennisGrace You three were my absolute favorite of the season! You’re all so inspiring and sensational and I wish you the absolute best in everything that you do. Thanks for sharing your talents and for inspiring the world.
— MiDNiTE@ndBey☆nd (@MidniteBeyond) September 20, 2018
@CourtneyHadwin I love your singing and performing. I don't think America got it right this time because you are awesome young lady. Keep on singing!!
— Dana Johnson (@prd2bn8tive) September 20, 2018
I’m SHOCKED that @CourtneyHadwin wasn’t in the Top 5 of #AGTFinale @agt. I mean, my jaw just DROPPED!!! Courtney, I’m sure that very soon you’ll be signing a very juicy contract. Please don’t cry. Love you!!! @howiemandel @SimonCowell @tyrabanks @OfficialMelB @heidiklum
— 42userz (@42userz) September 20, 2018
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