Katy Perry Rescued Niall Horan’s X-Factor Audition

There would be no Niall Horan without Katy Perry. James surprises Niall with a clip of his first X-Factor audition where judge Katy Perry champions ‘the seed of talent’ she saw in him.

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[takemehome]

It's so cute how Orlando didn't know and is so surprised

[castorphans]

Katy Perry fought for Niall; Nicole Scherzinger helped put One Direction together; Kelly Rolland convinced the other judges the girls from Little Mix would sound great as a group. It's very Gaga to say this, but sometimes it does only take one person to believe in you and change your life completely.

[greaties]

I love how James is showing his support to the boys through the years, WITHIN their band days and till today. They came a long way and look at them now, bagging success left and right as soloists. The boys must be so proud of each other successes 🥺

[ayandsf]

Love that James Corden is so supportive of Niall

[Harryet]

Niall is THAT BOY with charm, kindness and sweet words for everyone. He reflects it everywhere and gets the reflection back from his fans- love! Everyone loves Niall, and that is a reason why ! Wish him success in The Show!

[jehanhaidar]

He has so much talent. For Katy to see his potential, amazing. He deserves every happiness.

[thisonenevermind]

"My audition was going very South, Orlando" 😂😂😂

[luisaa.]

Orlando is in another level, uplifting just watching him react

[javii]

"Do it again, do it again" the most precious human being ever 🥹
I'm so proud of him 💙

[hodan.m.h]

2:42 he’s so cute😂 I really am beyond excited to watch The Voice and to see him as a coach. I’ve never even watched the show before

[eminabasic]

Ahh to be in year 2010 again, when one direction was formed and onwards was the best time of my teenage life. So nostalgic now listening to Heaven and remembering little Niall. So proud of him.

[melisaaguilar]

Olandos's reaction is soo cutee!! Katy, Niall and Orlando my favorites <3

[ginat.]

Simon took so much credit yet Katy was the one who saw potential in Niall!

[theavengers.]

Good old days love them and their music since young

[caseywilliams]

I love how excited Orlando is to see Katy!

[senorgato]

I've developed a crazy crush on Niall. I never thought he was that talented or good looking. but, man, hearing him on all of these interviews and on The voice, he's such a humble, kind, and generous person. And he's so frickin' handsome. And listening to his music, his voice really has developed into a beautiful instrument.

[justlikeolivia]

orlando being there and also reacting to it kinda makes this even better

[bettycogswell]

Niall is killing it on The Voice. Hope he comes back.

[Pablorcct]

thanks to Katy for giving Niall that chance, i think he have the best solo music now with amazing sound, great lyrics, only that Harry is more popular & famous around the world

[SunnieYan]

so happy for him being a judge on the voice! this is so cool!