In a new episode of 'America's Got Talent' season 19, more acts perform in front of the judges, Simon, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Howie Mandel with Terry Crews hosting.
- Jun 5, 2024
AceShowbiz - Season 19 of "America's Got Talent" returned for a new episode on Tuesday, June 4. More acts performed in front of the judges, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Howie Mandel with Terry Crews hosting.
Kicking off the new episode was 5-year old drummer Chrisyius Whitehead from Florida. Howie was impressed and told Chrisyius that he "did great." Heidi pointed out that he's "better than most adults." Simon called it a "brilliant" performance because of his timing, showmanship and "most importantly" he's doing something he loves. Chrisyius got four yes from the judges.
Following it up was Ashes & Arrows who showcased their harmony while singing their song "Born to Love". While Howie loved their "great voices, great harmony," he said that the song was for a bar scene not the show. Heidi and Sofia begged a pardon, saying that it's a "nice song." Simon, Heidi and Sofia gave Ashes & Arrows yes, so they moved on.
Hakuna Matata Acrobatic from Tanzania later hit the stage. Their performance got the judges on the edge with anticipation with Heidi telling the group that she was "so nervous" during their act, but it was "incredible to watch." Sofia praised them as they "kept going and going." Meanwhile, Simon said that they were a "step up" because of the rolling balance aspect. With four yes, Hakuna Matata Acrobatic was sent to the next round.
Dancer Alex Zinger was up next. Heidi and Simon hit their red X buzzers, but Sofia urged them to continue. While Simon started to enjoy her performance, Sofia and Howie hit their X buzzers too. Unfortunately, Alex was eliminated. Also getting X buzzers was The Otama Collective.
Hoping to impress the judges was musician NiNi, who played an original song using traditional Chinese instruments. Sofia loved how it was"unexpected and spectacular," while Heidi dubbed Nini "mesmerizing." Howie said NiNi showed something new to him. Simon also praised Nini, saying that she's "charismatic and brilliant." Unsurprisingly, NiNi went to the next round with four yes.
Singer Liv Warfield then took the stage with a nine-piece band. Simon was visibly wowed throughout the performance and all four judges were on their feet by the end of the performance. Simon told Liv he wished the performance was longer, adding, "It was like being, in a good way, punched in the face by your energy, the band, all these years of frustration…." He apologized for not being able to give her a yes because he gave her his Golden Buzzer instead!
Acro duo Cata & Jay from Brazil performed next, but Sofia was the first to hit her red X button for them. Simon agreed, saying that "it just wasn't special enough" before all four judges gave them "no" votes. They were followed by the all-female Japanese dance group Sabrina that successfully rendered Sofia "speechless." Simon thought their performance was "original," while Howie loved their "amazing speed" and "agility." Heidi, on the other hand, called them her favorite act of the day. Sabrina moved to the next round.
Self-taught baton twirler Phillip Lewis also moved on after impressing the judges. Howie called him a "one man parade," while Heidi noted that it was "absolutely incredible." Following it up, Vietnamese performer Bao Cuong showcased a dangerous trick involving knives and other tools put into his body. Even though Sofia wasn't sure about Bao at first, he got four yes from the judges.
Meanwhile, drone show artists Sky Elements brought the judges outside at night in order to show their talent. He showed Christmas light displays as well as a star descending into the AGT logo in his epic performance, which eventually earned him a second Golden Buzzer from Simon.
