Madilyn Bailey didn’t walk onto the America’s Got Talent stage as an unknown. She was already a successful YouTube singer with millions of followers – and just as many trolls. Instead of ignoring the hate, she did something nobody expected: she turned the cruelest comments into an original pop song and decided to perform it live in front of Simon Cowell and a packed AGT audience.
Before singing, Madilyn calmly explained that posting music online inevitably comes with negativity, so she used her songwriting skills to “flip the script” and build a track made entirely from hate comments left on her videos. Lines like “my mom thinks you just got killed by a cat” and “am I the only one who really hates her?” suddenly became clever, catchy lyrics — the kind you can’t help but sing along to.
As she performed, the mood in the room changed. The audience went from laughing at the absurdity of the lyrics to cheering for her confidence and control. Even Simon, famous for his brutal honesty, couldn’t hide his smile as he realised how smart the idea was. By the final note, Madilyn had earned a standing ovation and four big “Yes” votes, proving that the very words meant to break her had just pushed her career even higher.
Her audition quickly went viral, racking up millions of views online and turning her “hate comments” concept into a full project of songs inspired by internet trolls. Madilyn’s performance wasn’t just about singing — it was a masterclass in taking negativity, owning it, and turning it into something powerful, funny and unforgettable.
