He seemed very overwhelmed. Considering all the passion, love, sacrifice he has put into being a musician, it must be the most rewarding feeling. His father tried to talk him out of being a singer and wanted him to "get a real job" in real estate. He said he couldn't do it that music was in his soul. He has proven that a relentless passion for something, anything, can take you to places you never thought possible. The personification of the American Dream. It is truly a beautiful sight to see.
And against the odds. With Simon Cowel, not even wsanting to send him to Hollywood, then calling him drunk nearly every week, and still winning, is amazing in itself.
Let that be a lesson to Simon Cowel.