(You can watch that video here.) “Simon, a lot of people want me to say a lot of things to you,” Mandisa told Cowell. “But this is what I want to say to you, is that, yes, you hurt me and I ...

Judge Simon Cowell made several critical remarks about Mandisa’s weight throughout the show, leading to her delivering a powerful speech. "Simon, a lot of people want me to say a lot of things ...

Mandisa became a fan favorite for her public kindness on "American Idol," responding with forgiveness to judge Simon Cowell's comments about her weight during the early rounds of the competition.

Learn more about Mandisa below. After being eliminated, Mandisa turned to Simon to address the comment he made about her weight at the time — “Do we have a bigger stage this year?” ...

Mandisa, a gospel singer who kicked off her ... but also for an inspiring speech she gave to judge Simon Cowell. After her audition, Cowell made remarks about her weight, and later in the process ...

But part of her run was also overshadowed by comments Simon Cowell made about her weight during the auditions. Eventually, Mandisa got the chance to address Cowell directly, telling him ...

Mandisa was singing soprano ... “I remember watching Simon Cowell say some words to her that weren’t kind, but she was so resilient. She was willing to forgive him while I was thinking ...

Simon apologized to Mandisa after he made the joke at the time. Following her Idol elimination, Marisa released her debut album, True Beauty, in 2007. She then won a Grammy Award for best ...