Harry StylesThis was Camila Cabello‘s persona favorita. 

An April 18 appearance Carpool Karaoke, the “Bam Bam” singer, 25, revealed that she auditioned for the X FactorShe was hoping that 28-year-old “As It Was” singer would be in love with her in 2012. 

“I was like, ‘Well, One DirectionWill be at X Factor“His host said, ” James Corden. “I’m not sure if they will be there. The Voice, so let me audition for X Factor.’ Literally, this is really embarrassing, and I can only say this because obviously that was like, 10 years ago, but I literally was like, ‘I’m auditioning for X Factor because I will marry Harry Styles. You know what? That was what I believed at that time.”

Although a wedding did not happen, it was an audition. did change Camila’s life forever. 

After auditioning for the show’s hit talents, in 2012 she went to North Carolina. However, producers informed her that she was not allowed to go. Simon CowellCamila was seen crying behindstage as he smoked and offered to give her the opportunity to perform for him and other judges.