During the blind auditions of The Voice Kids France (Season 7) in 2020, a young contestant named Maya delivered a breathtaking performance of the hit song Shallow, originally performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. Her powerful interpretation quickly captured the attention of both the judges and viewers, turning the moment into one of the season’s most memorable auditions.
The episode featuring Maya aired on September 12, 2020, on the French television network TF1. At the time of her audition, Maya was a primary school student (CM1) from Marseille, France. Despite her young age, she had already been singing since she was two years old and openly shared her dream of becoming a professional singer one day.
Her emotional and technically impressive performance immediately impressed the coaching panel. Three mentors — Soprano, Kendji Girac, and Patrick Fiori — turned their chairs, signaling that they wanted her on their teams. After hearing their feedback and encouragement, Maya ultimately chose Soprano as her coach for the competition.
The performance quickly gained traction online after the broadcast. The official video of her audition on YouTube went viral, attracting more than 7.5 million views and drawing praise from viewers around the world for her confidence, vocal control, and emotional delivery.
Maya’s audition became a standout moment of the season, proving that extraordinary talent can emerge at any age. Her performance not only impressed the judges but also resonated with millions of viewers, turning a simple blind audition into a viral musical moment.
