Im gonna entertain yous like youve never been entertained before, he said, showing off his accent.
As a matter fact, I didnt come here to try out.
I came here to win.
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After hitting his last note, the judges and audience stood up to applaud him.
Its either in you or its not.
And youre an old soul.
Valentinetti got emotional when Cowell mentioned his late grandmother, who got him interested in Dean Martin-style performances.
I can feel that, said Cowell.
As for Heidi Klum, the supermodel couldnt help but shower the contestant with affection.
I wanna go up there and hug you and give you a big smooch, she said.
Feeling the high of Klums compliments, Valentinetti said, She loves the way I sing.
I love the way you look tonight.
Taking it all in, Valentinetti said, Today is the first day of the rest of my life.
Watch it all go down in the video below.
