I finally got it!

Emilio said, after the arrogant ***** "always wondered" if he could make the high note (or others) or not after the build-up (I am paraphrasing - can't recall EXACTLY how she said it), "I always make it."

Good on you Emilio! "Inferior" to the other opera singer? What a diva! I vote for Emilio as hands down the best of all the contestants based on sheer talent. Of course, you need more than talent to win these competitions. Ya gotta sell tickets... CDs... concerts. All the talent in the world can't *necessarily* do that.