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by Catherine Lawson, posted Oct 6th 2011 7:15AM
Single mother Stacy Francis blew 'The X Factor' judges away with her audition last month.Proving that it's never too late to make your dreams come true the 42-year old Francis seemed on her way to the top. Her stunning performance of Carole King's 'Natural Woman' won her a standing ovation and saw her safely through to the "bootcamp" round of the competition.
However, just two weeks ago, the Brooklyn native received the devastating news that her father had died. TMZ reports that Francis strongly considered quitting the show to be with her family but ultimately decided to stay because that's what her father would have wanted.
On the premiere episode Francis choked back tears as she told the judges about how she'd survived an abusive relationship and years of crippling self-doubt. She added that "I've been told I was too old ever since I was 30."
So, how did she do in the bootcamp round? Last night Francis again faced potential elimination as she failed to impress the judges with her solo performance. Reverting to to his bad cop role, judge Simon Cowell told her that she was over the top and had to tone it down. "I think with you, a little less is more. Your choice."
Luckily for Francis she was able to tone it down somewhat the next day when she took to the stage for the group performances. Saying "This has been a fight for my life since my first audition," Francis performed U2's 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' with a strong group including early favorite Jazzlyn Little, Arin Ray and Melanie Amaro.
Francis managed to rein-in her most O.T.T. excesses, and judge L.A. Reid told the group that he like their teamwork.
Watch Stacy's impressive audition:
Do you think Stacy Francis has what it takes to go all the way and win 'The X Factor'?
'The X Factor' airs Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8PM ET on Fox.
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