COMPETITION show extravaganza America’s Got Talent is back NOW with another evening of incredible acts, including one shocking moment where a young musician was interrupted.
Judge Simon Cowell asked AGT hopeful Kieran Rhodes to stop his Billy Joel cover and perform an original song instead.
The 20-year-old singer and pianist went on to play his song called Disengage – an emotional ballad written during a tough time in Kieran’s life.
The four judges were blown away by Kieran’s audition, and sent him to the next round with a unanimous vote.
Earlier in the episode, contestant Jannick Holste wowed judges Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Simon, and Sofía Vergara with an act combining magic and dancing.
The “completely original” audition blew the judges away, but Cowell joked that the act was “horrendous” because Holste used a tune by Klum for the act.
“The vocals on that song was like someone had trodden on a cat,” Cowell said of Klum’s music, earning boos from the crowd.
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‘Something new’
“I’ve seen a lot of danger acts and I’ve never seen anything like this,” Heidi said.
“Real family entertainment,” joked Simon.
When Simon asked how the act could progress, Chester promised that there is “much more” to come.
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Chester’s danger dare
With intense music playing, the stuntman demonstrated the sharpness of his swords.
Chester then burned his foot on a flame in front of the audience, causing the judges to squeal.
The madman then climbed a ladder of swords as the audience and the judges watched through their fingers.
Chester then dangled from the top of a ladder with a sword at his neck.
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Most dangerous act
Stuntman Chester said: “Nothing can go wrong because if something goes wrong, I will die.”
“I explroe the limits of the body.”
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Dancing dog gets four yeses
A German woman and her Australian Shepherd told a story through dancing and costume changes.
The act won the hearts of the audience and the judges, with Sofia saying that it was “so cute.”
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Cline Twins put on ‘incredible’ act
A pair of 16-year-old brothers perform an energetic routine with hockey sticks and pucks, causing the audience to cheer and get on their feet.
“This is incredible,” Terry Crews said to the camera.
“I like it, I’ve never seen it,” Howie comments to the other judges.
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Over 200 impressons
Justin said that he has over 200 impressions in his repertoire.
His performance included impressions of: Mark Wahlberg, Jim Carrey, Ryan Reynolds, Seth Rogen, Harrison Ford, and Liam Neeson.
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Polyamorous stunt double
Comedian and actor Justin said on stage that he was smiling at his partners, his wife and their girlfriend, in the crowd.
“That makes me want to give you a yes right now,” Howie said.
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‘A whole new level’
Heidi Klum said that the dancer brought pole-dancing to a “whole new level.”
“That was fascinating, I couldn’t take my eyes off of you and the story,” Sofia said.
“You deserve to be here – you deserve to be on the biggest stage in the world.”
Simon went on to say the performance was “phenomenal.”
“We’ll be seeing you soon, that’s four yeses.”
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Million dollar act?
Heidi Klum asked Australian dancer and mom Krissy Sellars if she thinks her pole dancing routine is a “million dollar act.”
“I hope so,” the mom responded before taking the stage with a gravity-defying dance complete with mind-bending background visuals adding to the spectacle.
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‘3,000 yeses’
Simon Cowell said that Kieran Rhodes gets “3,000 yeses.”
“I hope that this audition changes your life,” Simon said.
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Emotional performance
Kieran gets a standing ovation after performing his emotional ballad.
“I think we just witnessed something super special,” host Terry Crews said after the song.
“I could listen to you play for hours,” Sofia said.
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Simon interrupts Kieran Rhodes
“I think AGT is the best way to introduce myself to the world,” the shy singer said before taking to the piano.
Simon interrupted the young artist and asked him to perform an original song.
Kieran goes on to perform his song called Disengage, which he wrote during a period of depression.
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Simon teases Heidi
Simon Cowell said that Jannick’s music choice was terrible “like cats being tread on.”
Simon clarified that he was kidding because, of course, it was fellow judge Heidi Klum’s song.
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Jannick leads a chant
The original performer led the crowd in a chant for “Heidi!”
The judges praise Jannick for his completely authentic routine.
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‘I love you Heidi’
A 19-year-old German superfan of Heidi Klum has taken the stage.
“I love everything you do, Heidi,” Jannick said.
“In Germany, this is the biggest TV show in the world,” the dance teacher said before performing a dance and magic routine to one of Heidi’s songs.
During his performance with multiplying backup dancers, Jannick even jumped into the splits.
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‘Dry’ comedians lately
Simon Cowell said that recent comic auditions have been “dry,” but that Lace was naturally funny.
As Simon made the remark, comedian Connor King grimaced at the camera – figuring that the judge might have been talking about his lackluster audition.
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Third time’s a charm
Lace Larrabee takes the stage as the third comedian in tonight’s episode.
She cracks up the crowd and gets a standing ovation.
Simon Cowell said that Lace is “naturally likable.”
The comedian gets four yeses, moving to the next round.
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Another standup takes the stage
Comedian Connor King is shown after Chris James’s performance, but his set doesn’t go as swimmingly.
The judges are split as Howie says he needs to mature, and Sofia says he didn’t “read the room.”
However, Connor gets three yeses.
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British comedian cracks up the judges
Comedian Chris James made all four of the judges laugh by recounting a story where he had to break up a fight in a restaurant.
“Hopefully, this year a comic will go all the way,” Howie said.
Chris got four yeses, continuing on to the next round.
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‘Unbelievable’
“Was that really you singing?” Simon asked Kristen.
“I want your voice,” Heidi said.
“The moment you started singing, it was powerful and unexpected,” Sofia said.
“And it was sexy.”
Simon went on to say that Kristen’s voice is “seasoned.”
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Kristen Cruz blows the judges away
“I don’t have to be the industry standard,” Kristen said before stunning the audience and the judges with her raspy belt.
“Wow!” Howie Mandel exclaimed in the middle of her song.
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Rubik’s trick
A 17-year-old student named Ethan solved all four of the Rubik’s cubes, scrambled by the judges, with one hand and even behind his back.
The teen then disappeared backstage before reappearing on a unicycle, juggling the cubes as he solved them.
“He’s a genius,” Simon said. Ethan got four yeses, continuing onto the next round.
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CupcakesDance wows judges
The dance group made up of children from North Hollywood has taken to the stage to perform a synchronous dance.
The group got four yeses, with Simon saying that they have “personality” which is necessary to succeed in the industry.
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Sofia makes a big entrance
As judge Sofia Vergara walked to the panel, she fell down and had to be helped up by Heidi Klum.
When host Terry Crews asked her if she was okay, she said that she “wanted to switch it up a little.”
“I wanted to make a big entrance.”
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