MELANIE STARS IN PEPSI SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL WITH "KING" ELTON JOHN & A SURPRISE ENDING! The X Factor Winner Belts Out a Motown Classic in Humorous Spot Amaro Thrilled to Meet Musical Hero Elton John on the Set Sir Elton Lauds Young Singer with Hugs and Kisses January 2011, Los Angeles CA: Though Melanie Amaro was "crowned" the winner of the first American season of "The X Factor" - the 19 year-old chanteuse must please "King" Elton John in a humorous new Pepsi commercial which will air during the broadcast of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012. In addition to her million dollar recording contract with LA Reid's Epic Records, the British Virgin Islands singer was granted a starring role in her own Pepsi commercial as a reward for her victory on "The X Factor." Hugs, Kisses and Mutual Admiration From Sir Elton & Melanie On the Set In their first encounter on the set, Melanie and Elton hugged and kissed as the rock superstar congratulated her on winning "The X Factor" in the United States. Between takes, Elton expressed his admiration for Amaro's considerable vocal talents and her "cheeky" personality, noting that she has a bright future as a live performer. Amaro was equally thrilled to meet one of her musical heroes, and was grateful for the career tips the legendary multi-platinum recording artist afforded her. Amaro thanked Pepsi for giving her this once-in-lifetime opportunity and professed that she was simply going to "be herself" - which is how she emerged ...