If there’s one thing 2020 taught “America’s Got Talent,” it’s that the series will have to continue.
THE NBC skill giant performed its first live show of the season on Tuesday, with no audience in person due to the coronavirus pandemic and without Simon Cowell, who broke several parts of his back on an electric motorcycle with a twist of fate at his Malibu home. this weekend.
Fortunately, Cowell knew that the user should temporarily update it: Kelly Clarkson.
And she has one or two things about talent: Clarkson is the first winner of “American Idol,” which Cowell helped discover, and is a three-time champion on “The Voice.”
“I’ve waited years for this,” Clarkson marveled on Tuesday’s episode. “I love Simon, but I’m actually getting used to this chair. I’m just saying, take your time. I can use another job.”
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Cowell’s not the only one hurt.
Comedian Michael I “fought” to attend live performances after being hospitalized by COVID-19. “My life was replaced after ‘AGT’ (audiences), but not the way I think it’s going to change,” I said.
And he didn’t waste his chance. “(Comedians) are more necessary than ever,” Clarkson said, applauding his comedy sketch. Howie Mandel added: “I’m so glad you survived COVID. Comedy and tragedy have a good time together.”
There was more redemption. Annaliese Nock, a member of the reckless duo-daughter Bello-daughter Annaliese, continued without her father after suffering an “acrobatic injury” in rehearsals for the self-proclaimed “Wheel of Death”.
“I didn’t expect to play without my dad,” Nock said after sticking his fire-filled number. “I just had a lot of emotions. And now I just hope I’ve done well enough to take us to the next round.”
Sofia Vergara said Nock had “nerves of steel” while Heidi Klum joked: “How do you play the fact or dare at home?”
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In Cowell’s absence, Mandel has become the toughest critic. Obviously, it wasn’t inspired by Pig’s number, Pork Chop Review: “I think it’s amazing because they’re pigs, but to be honest, it’s like a very clumsy dog act.”
Shaquira McGrath knocked down the roof with a moving rendition of Rascal Flatts’ “What Hurts the Most”. Although Clarkson, Klum and Vergara agreed that McGrath looked “awesome,” Mandel argued that the singer had set the bar very high.
“To be honest, I saw you three times on this show,” Mandel said. “I think your first performance is the most productive.”
Fortunately, Mandel rejoiced midway through the two-hour show, predicting that contortionist Frenchie Babyy will be “one of five” acts to advance to the semi-finals. The dancer conducted the auditions with the full help of his circle of relatives after reconnecting with his Christian mother after Cowell’s impromptu wiretap.
A total of 11 of the remaining 44 acts played Tuesday’s quarter-final round, most commonly from the sound stage, theme park and universal Studios Hollywood’s well-known backlot.
A satellite-affiliated act across the country due to pandemic restrictions. The ukulele player Feng E has been inspired from a dazzling level in Taipei, Taiwan.
“You’re the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele, ” said Mandel. “Now we’re all over the world. This live scene from Taiwan, is bigger and bigger than anything you’ve noticed on this show.”
The acts presented on Tuesday were: Pork Chop Review; Feng E (list of ukuleles); Shaquira McGrath (singer); Simon and Maria (salsa duo); Frenchie Babyy (contortionist); Bello – Annaliese Nock (reckless duo); Michael Yo (comedian); Double Dragon (singer duo); Brett Loudermilk (swords); Archie Williams (singer); and singer Roberta Battaglia (Golden Buzzer de Vergara)
He’ll just move on. However, the fate of the competition is no longer in the hands of the judges. He’s from the United States.
Fans can vote up to 10 times for each act in NBC.com/AGTvote, the “America’s Got Talent” app and through Xfinity Voice Remote. The five acts qualifying for the semi-finals will be revealed in Wednesday’s effects broadcast, which will feature guest performances through “AGT” winners Kodi Lee and Mat Franco (NBC, 8 EDT/PDT).
Contributor: Bill Keveney
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