Saara Aalto Brings the Party and Makes Nicole Want to Twerk! | The X Factor UK 2016
Auditions Week 1 of The X Factor UK 2016 was already buzzing with talent, but no one expected the explosion of energy that came with Saara Aalto—a powerhouse vocalist from Finland who didn’t just impress the judges… she made Nicole Scherzinger want to twerk!
Yes, really. It was that good.
🌍 From Finland to the UK – With a Dream and a Diva Voice
Saara Aalto arrived with an international flair, warm charisma, and an air of confidence that said, “I’m here to have fun—and win hearts.”
Before even opening her mouth to sing, she charmed the judges with her vibrant personality and explained her dream of becoming a global superstar.
Then she dropped a bombshell: she’d already had success in Finland—but now she was ready for the UK stage.
🎶 The Audition That Turned Up the Heat
Saara performed a high-energy version of “Let It Go” from Disney’s Frozen—but trust us, it was anything but frozen.
She added runs, power notes, and attitude that turned a familiar song into a full-blown concert moment.
Her vocals were flawless, her stage presence electric, and the energy? Off the charts.
😂 Nicole’s Iconic Reaction: “Girl, I wanna twerk!”
The judges were clearly enjoying the show, but it was Nicole Scherzinger who stole the spotlight with her hilarious, spontaneous reaction.
As Saara belted out her final high note, Nicole stood up, dancing and laughing, saying:
“Girl, I wanna twerk right now! That’s how good that was!”
The moment instantly became one of the most iconic audition highlights of the season.
👏 Judges’ Feedback: Four Big Yeses
Simon Cowell loved her confidence and polish.
Louis Walsh called her “a star in the making.”
Sharon Osbourne said she had “international appeal.”
And Nicole? Well, her twerking energy said it all.
Saara got a big YES from all four judges, earning her a place in the next round and instantly becoming a fan favorite.
🌐 A Viral Star Is Born
After the episode aired, Saara’s audition exploded on social media.
Clips of her performance and Nicole’s twerking quote trended across Twitter and YouTube.
Fans worldwide wrote:
“That’s how you audition. Iconic.”
“Saara Aalto is the moment. Nicole's reaction was everything!”
“She’s giving Eurovision energy—and we love it!”
🚀 What Happened Next?
Saara didn’t stop there.
She went on to make it all the way to the finals of The X Factor UK 2016, finishing as runner-up and launching a successful music career across Europe.
To this day, fans remember her as one of the most dynamic contestants in X Factor history.