I saw it too and was mildly irritated by Simon Cowell's jaw hitting the floor as she walked out. I agree about the performance too, but perhaps that was because it seemed to be cut down and switching camera angles? I'm not sure :)

It's great she's out there representing belly dancers and she looks beautiful. Simon Cowell had me hooting with laughter when, jaw on floor and looking as though he had just seen the most beautiful thing on two legs, he brushed away the glass of water with the comment 'be professional' and you knew, just knew, that he would give a yes, before she'd danced a step.
This, and all the hype and reaction from the presenters, the way the performance is cut so that you can't judge it for yourself, and then have to listen to the judges' opinions, all reminded me why I don't watch the show.
And although she's raising awareness of belly dance, it rather supports the stereotypical male idea of belly dancers. I didn't spot another, older belly dancer in the clip? I'll have to watch again ...

I happened to see the performance tonight and then found this thread. Must admit that it got on my nerves somewhat, particularly as the staging seemed to be - in my opinion - bending over backwards to play up to the "sexy bellydancer in front of drooling guys" stereotype! And however talented she may be, if the judges think she's outstanding, it probably confirms that they have little or no experience of seeing bellydancers at the highest level. I don't want to be unduly negative, but I couldn't help feeling that something was lacking, maybe sincerity?