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Simon Cowell called one act ‘absolutely bloody awful’ and said they could officially call the show America Does Not Have Talent on Tuesday’s America’s Got Talent quarterfinals on NBC.
Simon was referring to Seth Allison who goes by Sethward who performed in a giant peacock costume. Sethward tumbled down a flight of stairs, acted as if he had been burned by pyrotechnics and then was lifted above the stage, rising from the supposed ashes as a phoenix after the audience said they wanted to see him fly.
Simon almost immediately buzzed him off. Sethward was just one of 12 contestants that competed on AGT’s Live show quarterfinals live at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for only seven spots to move through to the next round.
Bloody awful: Simon Cowell called one act ‘absolutely bloody awful’ and said they could officially call the show America Does Not Have Talent on Tuesday’s America’s Got Talent quarterfinals on NBC
Buzzed: Simon almost immediately buzzed him off
Phoenix: Sethward tumbled down a flight of stairs, acted as if he had been burned by pyrotechnics and then was lifted above the stage, rising from the supposed ashes as a phoenix after the audience said they wanted to see him fly
The show opened with the Canine Stars, professionally trained rescue dogs plucked from shelters.
Their handlers joked before the dogs took the stage that appearing on AGT had already gone to their puppy heads and now they insisted on only traveling via private jet.
For their act, the dogs not only impersonated the judges playing poker but also jumped on cue and caught frisbees and balls on stage. One black dog even moved around balanced on top of a giant ball.
Canine Stars: The show opened with the Canine Stars, professionally trained rescue dogs plucked from shelters
Dogs and trainers: Their handlers joked before the dogs took the stage that appearing on AGT had already gone to their puppy heads and now they insisted on only traveling via private jet
Dog act: For their act, the dogs not only impersonated the judges playing poker but also jumped on cue and caught frisbees and balls on stage. One black dog even moved around balanced on top of a giant ball
‘I always knew one day I would be replaced by a dog,’ said Simon Cowell, 61, after the act.
They were followed by Peter Rosalita, a 10-year-old from the Philippines, who sang ‘I Have Nothing’ by Whitney Houston wearing a gold tuxedo.
Sofia was stunned that such a powerful voice could out of such a small boy. Cowell called him ‘gutsy’ and said he would sail through to the next round.
He told him he wanted him to do a younger song next time and not one that seemed as though his mother picked it out.
Dog judges: ‘I always knew one day I would be replaced by a dog,’ said Simon Cowell, 61, after the act
Peter sings: They were followed by Peter Rosalita, a 10-year-old from the Philippines, who sang ‘I Have Nothing’ by Whitney Houston wearing a gold tuxedo
Gutsy: Cowell called him ‘gutsy’ and said he would sail through to the next round
Mother: He told him he wanted him to do a younger song next time and not one that seemed as though his mother picked it out
Bringing their dance crew energy, Beyond Belief DC, a six member all young girls group, took the stage to ‘sling it.’
They danced in schoolgirl outfits to Fabulous Choreo by Alyssa Edwards. They did cartwheels, back flips and danced in perfect synchronicity as their coach famed drag queen Alyssa Edwards looked on.
Alyssa said on the stage that the group was so full of heart.
Beyond belief: Bringing their dance crew energy, Beyond Belief DC, a six member all young girls group, took the stage to ‘sling it’
Coach: They did cartwheels, back flips and danced in perfect synchronicity as their coach famed drag queen Alyssa Edwards looked on
Next, singer and YouTuber Madilyn Bailey, 28, sang for the show a cover of David Guetta’s song ‘Titanium’ while playing a pink piano surrounded by a wall of flowers.
Simon told her that her performance was great and that she sounded like a record.
‘I thought it was outstanding,’ Simon said. ‘I absolutely loved it.’
Song: Next, singer and YouTuber Madilyn Bailey, 28, sang for the show a cover of David Guetta’s song ‘Titanium’ while playing a pink piano surrounded by a wall of flowers
Record: Simon told her that her performance was great and that she sounded like a record
Loved it: ‘I thought it was outstanding,’ Simon said. ‘I absolutely loved it’
Bringing on the laughs, Stand up comedian Kabir ‘Kabeezy’ Singh, 37, did a routine about his Indian mother just learning how to text message and it was the worst thing that has happened in his life.
He said she now texted him all day. Howie Mandel , 65, said his performance was so relatable.
Sofia Vergara, 49, said she loved that he made fun of himself.
Routine: Bringing on the laughs, Stand up comedian Kabir ‘Kabeezy’ Singh, 37, did a routine about his Indian mother just learning how to text message and it was the worst thing that has happened in his life
Relatable: He said she now texted him all day. Howie Mandel , 65, said his performance was so relatable
Sofia loves: Sofia Vergara, 49, said she loved that he made fun of himself
Magician David Tavella, 35, card trick blew the judges away with not only his magic but also with his storytelling ability.
As Howie helped him lay out the cards on the stage, everything they did together appeared to have already been depicted in a cartoon book that David brought on stage.
After his act, Simon said ‘even with a useless assistant you did something amazing.’
Magic and story: Magician David Tavella, 35, card trick blew the judges away with not only his magic but also with his storytelling ability
Cartoon: As Howie helped him lay out the cards on the stage, everything they did together appeared to have already been depicted in a cartoon book that David brought on stage
Amazing: After his act, Simon said ‘even with a useless assistant you did something amazing’
His act was followed by a trio of contemporary gospel singers dressed all in white called 1aChord, who wanted the grand prize, to have a headline show in Vegas.
They took the stage and performed R.E.M’s ‘Everybody Hurts’ with a gospel twist. Sofia called them spectacular.
Simon told them they had the best performance of the night so far. He called them magic.
1aChord: His act was followed by a trio of contemporary gospel singers dressed all in white called 1aChord, who wanted the grand prize, to have a headline show in Vegas
Gospel: They took the stage and performed R.E.M’s ‘Everybody Hurts’ with a gospel twist. Sofia called them spectacular
Best of the night: Simon told them they had the best performance of the night so far. He called them magic
Comedian Gina Brillon, 41, from the South Bronx, also told jokes about her life about growing up Latino and and in the Bronx.
She also talked about the perils of dating a ‘skinny guy.’ Simon told her she was a little funny but that he sensed a lot of nerves with her tonight.
Howie disagreed and told her the act paid off. Sofia told her she laughed at every joke.
Jokes: Comedian Gina Brillon, 41, from the South Bronx, also told jokes about her life about growing up Latino and and in the Bronx
Skinny guy: She also talked about the perils of dating a ‘skinny guy.’ Simon told her she was a little funny but that he sensed a lot of nerves with her tonight
Paid off: Howie disagreed and told her the act paid off. Sofia told her she laughed at every joke.
Gangstagrass, a group made up of banjos and rappers, sang their original crossover song called ‘All For One’ in a performance that encompassed both genres.
After they were done, Howie told them he found their act ‘underwhelming.’ Sofia said they were amazing and that their act was ‘unique.’
Simon said he also didn’t think the song was good enough.
Crossover: Gangstagrass, a group made up of banjos and rappers, sang their original crossover song called ‘All For One’ in a performance that encompassed both genres
Underwhelming: After they were done, Howie told them he found their act ‘underwhelming.’ Sofia said they were amazing and that their act was ‘unique’
Escape artist and Illusionist Matt Johnson from British Columbia told the audience that a year ago he almost killed himself doing an act.
He said he planned for his trick to be at death’s door again. He was chained and padlocked to a door by the neck, chest and waist. If he didn’t escape in time a chainsaw would go straight through the middle of his skull.
In the end, he was able to get out in time. Simon told him the noises he made throughout the act were over the top and made it a ‘little bit hammy.’
Escape artist: Escape artist and Illusionist Matt Johnson from British Columbia told the audience that a year ago he almost killed himself doing an act
Chainsaw: He said he planned for his trick to be at death’s door again. He was chained and padlocked to a door by the neck, chest and waist. If he didn’t escape in time a chainsaw would go straight through the middle of his skull
‘Let’s see the noises you make when there is a chainsaw headed to your face,Simon,’ Howie responded. ‘I can’t believe tonight’s show started with puppies and children and we are at this now.’
The final act of the night was singer Jimmy Herrod, 30, who Sofia gave the golden buzzer during the auditions.
Jimmy said that growing up he was insecure about how high his voice was. He then wowed the judges singing ‘Pure Imagination’ on the stage. Sofia told him he already looked like a star and that he gave her goosebumps.
Final act: The final act of the night was singer Jimmy Herrod, 30, who Sofia gave the golden buzzer during the auditions
Simon told him that unlike some of the other performers on the show that he was a singer that they would never forget the following day. He told him that ‘you are an artist that is headed straight for Broadway.’ Heidi told him he was the million dollar act ‘drop the mike.’ Howie said he was the singer to beat.
‘I can’t think of a better way to end our first live performance than listening to your voice and staring at Sofia’s goosebumps,’ Howie said.
AGT will return Wednesday with the first Quarterfinals results show, narrowing the top 12 to seven acts, with the next episode following Tuesday on NBC.
Never forget: Simon told him that unlike some of the other performers on the show that he was a singer that they would never forget the following day
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