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Must-See: See 'X-Factor' Winner Melanie Amaro's Super Bowl Commercial

Watch the "X-Factor" winner's Super Bowl commercial with Elton John.
Watch 'X-Factor' Winner Melanie Amaro's Super Bowl Ad
Melanie Amaro Pepsi Commercial
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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“X-Factor” winner, Melanie Amaro, simply shines in her brand new Pepsi commercial.

The royal-themed spot features Sir Elton John as a king waiting to be entertained. Amaro steps up to the plate and impresses the king with her glass-shattering vocals — ultimately winning a can of Pepsi.

Today Amaro released her first single, “Respect,” a pop-dance take of the Aretha Franklin classic. On top of starring in a Pepsi commercial, the young starlet was signed to a $5M recording contract with L.A. Reid’s Epic Records. Her debut album is expected to hit stores later this year.