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What started as a casual introduction\u2014just a humble burrito maker from Ohio\u2014quickly escalated into one of the most\u00a0<strong>shocking performances in the show\u2019s history.\n<p>Josh strolled onto the stage, unassuming and lighthearted. When he mentioned his day job, the judges chuckled, likely dismissing him as another hopeful dreamer. But they had\u00a0<strong>no idea what was coming.\u00a0Then, he revealed his song choice\u2014<strong>Etta James\u2019 legendary \u201cAt Last.\u201d\u00a0A song so iconic, so vocally demanding, that even the best struggle with it. Simon Cowell\u2019s infamous smirk hinted at skepticism.\n<p>Then, Josh sang.\n</p><p>The moment his voice filled the room,\u00a0<strong>everything changed.\u00a0The soulful power of his deep, gravelly tone\u00a0<strong>hit like a shockwave,\u00a0leaving the audience and judges\u00a0<strong>stunned.\u00a0Simon\u2019s smirk\u00a0<strong>vanished\u2014his expression shifting to sheer disbelief. 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