Has “America’s Got Talent” found its own version of Strauss Serpent? That 2017 winner of “Africa’s Got Talent” was a contortionist who twisted and bent his arms, legs and torso into nightmarish positions. Strauss became such a hit overseas that he was asked to participate in Season 2 of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions,” which aired earlier this year. In NBC’s sneak peek video for Tuesday’s episode of “Agt” Season 15 (watch above), viewers are introduced to Frenchie Babyy, a 25-year-old dancer from the Bay Area who appears to be just as talented as Strauss.
“I started dancing actually when I discovered this amazing dance battle down the street from my school,” Frenchie tells host Terry Crews. “From there, I was hooked. Now I became a dancing machine, just dancing everywhere.” The green-haired performer reveals he’s estranged from his parents because they don’t approve of his talent — they...
“I started dancing actually when I discovered this amazing dance battle down the street from my school,” Frenchie tells host Terry Crews. “From there, I was hooked. Now I became a dancing machine, just dancing everywhere.” The green-haired performer reveals he’s estranged from his parents because they don’t approve of his talent — they...
- 5/30/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The superfans on “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” are a controversial bunch, and for good reason. At-home viewers are frustrated, maybe even a little jealous, that these delegates from all 50 states get to call the shots instead of them. (See how the voting process works.) Love ’em or hate ’em, the superfans are here to stay on “The Champions” as we approach the February 10 finale. But are they biased toward homegrown American acts, since they’re obviously already familiar with their stories? Or do the superfans deserve credit for voting for performers from all around the world? Let’s investigate.
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Of the Top 50 acts from the first season, the superfans were only allowed to vote five of them into the finals. They were: close-up magician Shin Lim, comedian Preacher Lawson and singer Brian Justin Crum from “America’s Got Talent,” Cristina Ramos from...
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Of the Top 50 acts from the first season, the superfans were only allowed to vote five of them into the finals. They were: close-up magician Shin Lim, comedian Preacher Lawson and singer Brian Justin Crum from “America’s Got Talent,” Cristina Ramos from...
- 2/8/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Episode five of season two of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” marked the semi-final stage of this year’s competition, featuring the 12 acts that advanced from the previous round based on either the Superfan vote or the Judges’ vote. From the group, the four acts to perform tonight that had earned the Judges’ vote were singer, dancer and accordion player Hans, dog tricks act Alexa Lauenberger and comedians JJ Pantano and Ryan Niemiller.
The other eight acts were voted through by the Superfans. They were: three acrobatic acts Duo Transcend, Sandou Trio Russian Bar and Duo Destiny, two magicians Dania Diaz and Marc Spelmann, and then singer Marcelito Pomoy, violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa and contortionist Strauss Serpent.
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While Terry Crews has returned to host, there has been a shake-up of the judges. Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel...
The other eight acts were voted through by the Superfans. They were: three acrobatic acts Duo Transcend, Sandou Trio Russian Bar and Duo Destiny, two magicians Dania Diaz and Marc Spelmann, and then singer Marcelito Pomoy, violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa and contortionist Strauss Serpent.
See ‘America’s Got Talent’ winners: Where are they now updates for first 13 ‘Agt’ champions [Photos]
While Terry Crews has returned to host, there has been a shake-up of the judges. Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel...
- 2/4/2020
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
If you had told us before this season of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” began that Voices of Service wouldn’t make the finale we’d have called you crazy. Following their first performance of the new season on the January 27 episode we thought they deserved a Golden Buzzer. So when new judge Alesha Dixon didn’t use it we thought well surely the superfans would vote them through.
Nope!
Unfortunately they fell into the bottom six and when pitted against Strauss Serpent and Emil Rengle they came up short.
In the second group of low scorers, Connie Talbot was set against rap group Bars and Melody and acrobats Sandou Trio Russian Bar. Connie was six when she competed on the first series of “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2007. On “The Champions” she returned as a 19-year-old and delivered a gorgeous piano ballad that she wrote herself, proving that her voice...
Nope!
Unfortunately they fell into the bottom six and when pitted against Strauss Serpent and Emil Rengle they came up short.
In the second group of low scorers, Connie Talbot was set against rap group Bars and Melody and acrobats Sandou Trio Russian Bar. Connie was six when she competed on the first series of “Britain’s Got Talent” in 2007. On “The Champions” she returned as a 19-year-old and delivered a gorgeous piano ballad that she wrote herself, proving that her voice...
- 1/28/2020
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Episode four of season two of “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” featured the last 10 acts drawn from around the world. Among those that took the stage on the fourth episode that aired on January 27 were 2017 “Africa’s Got Talent” winner, the contortionist Strauss Serpent, and 2018 “Romania’s Got Talent” winner, the dancer Emil Rengle.
Representing last season’s “Agt” was vocal group Voices of Service. Also representing from that home-grwon version of the global franchise were season 2 acrobat Christian Stoinev and his dog Percy, 2017 finalist violinist Brian King Joseph, 2011 finalists dance group Silhouettes and semi-finalist acrobats Sandou Trio Russian Bar.
Representing “Britain’s Got Talent” were 2007 finalist singer Connie Talbot and 2014 finalists rappers Bars and Melody. And rounding out the roster was 2019 “Australia’s Got Talent” semi-finalist comedian JJ Pantano.
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While Terry Crews has returned to host,...
Representing last season’s “Agt” was vocal group Voices of Service. Also representing from that home-grwon version of the global franchise were season 2 acrobat Christian Stoinev and his dog Percy, 2017 finalist violinist Brian King Joseph, 2011 finalists dance group Silhouettes and semi-finalist acrobats Sandou Trio Russian Bar.
Representing “Britain’s Got Talent” were 2007 finalist singer Connie Talbot and 2014 finalists rappers Bars and Melody. And rounding out the roster was 2019 “Australia’s Got Talent” semi-finalist comedian JJ Pantano.
See ‘America’s Got Talent’ winners: Where are they now updates for first 13 ‘Agt’ champions [Photos]
While Terry Crews has returned to host,...
- 1/28/2020
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Can Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel please be the next two judges booted from America’s Got Talent? After Monday’s episode of The Champions, which set the stage for next week’s semifinals, I’m not sure either one of them knows the meaning of the word anymore.
My frustration — which I imagine will be shared by many — comes from the final elimination of the night, the dreaded “judges’ choice.” This week, the panel’s options included Brian King Joseph, an exceptional violinist whose neuropathy will someday leave him paralyzed; Christian and Percy, a human-dog act that exemplifies strength, dedication and companionship; and JJ Pantano,...
My frustration — which I imagine will be shared by many — comes from the final elimination of the night, the dreaded “judges’ choice.” This week, the panel’s options included Brian King Joseph, an exceptional violinist whose neuropathy will someday leave him paralyzed; Christian and Percy, a human-dog act that exemplifies strength, dedication and companionship; and JJ Pantano,...
- 1/28/2020
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When Heidi Klum prefaced Strauss Serpent‘s “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” performance Monday night by calling him “insanely” talented, we weren’t sure how literal she meant it. But not long into his performance did that become quite clear — Strauss is a contortionist that can bend himself in, well, “insane” and frankly unreal ways. Watch his performance in the video above if you dare.
Personally speaking, I found this hard to watch all the way through. We cringed at the thought of a human body bending and twisting in such dramatic fashion — so much so that we had to turn away from the screen multiple times! But that isn’t to say that we didn’t love it! As the judges pointed out it was a talent that is both incredible and frightening to behold.
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“I mean, you are incredible,...
Personally speaking, I found this hard to watch all the way through. We cringed at the thought of a human body bending and twisting in such dramatic fashion — so much so that we had to turn away from the screen multiple times! But that isn’t to say that we didn’t love it! As the judges pointed out it was a talent that is both incredible and frightening to behold.
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“I mean, you are incredible,...
- 1/28/2020
- by John Benutty
- Gold Derby
Has “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” saved the best for last? You decide. Episode 4 of this “Agt” spin-off airs on Monday, January 27 starting at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC. As with the first three episodes, it will feature 10 acts who have already taken part in the franchise that has gone global. We’ve done some digging and have spoilers on the line-up. Keep reading if you want to know the names of the talent on tap for January 27.
Among those taking to the stage on the fourth episode are three champions drawn from around the world: 2017 “Africa’s Got Talent” winner contortionist Strauss Serpent, 2019 “Germany’s Got Talent” winner Christian Stoinev and his dog Percy, and 2018 “Romania’s Got Talent” winner dancer Emil Rengle.
One of the als0-rans from the most recent season of “Agt” — vocal group Voices of Service — is hoping for a better result this time around.
Among those taking to the stage on the fourth episode are three champions drawn from around the world: 2017 “Africa’s Got Talent” winner contortionist Strauss Serpent, 2019 “Germany’s Got Talent” winner Christian Stoinev and his dog Percy, and 2018 “Romania’s Got Talent” winner dancer Emil Rengle.
One of the als0-rans from the most recent season of “Agt” — vocal group Voices of Service — is hoping for a better result this time around.
- 1/27/2020
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Attention “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” fans, your wait for Season 2 is almost over! The wildly popular reality TV show returns Monday, January 6 on NBC with 40 talented acts getting a second chance on the “Got Talent” stage. This year’s competition welcomes back former winners, finalists and favorites from all around the world including America, Australia, England, Holland, Italy and Myanmar. Is Your favorite act returning for “Agt: The Champions” Season 2? Get a sneak peek at the 40 acts by clicking through our photo gallery above.
See‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ sneak peek: First 10 acts of Season 2 chat about their second chances [Exclusive Video Interviews]
While the first edition of the show brought back a whopping five former winners — Shin Lim (Season 13), Darci Lynne (Season 12), Paul Zerdin (Season 10), Kenichi Ebina (Season 8) and Bianca Ryan (Season 1) — the second installment only welcomes back one: Michael Grimm (Season 5). Grimm was just 30 years old when he...
See‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ sneak peek: First 10 acts of Season 2 chat about their second chances [Exclusive Video Interviews]
While the first edition of the show brought back a whopping five former winners — Shin Lim (Season 13), Darci Lynne (Season 12), Paul Zerdin (Season 10), Kenichi Ebina (Season 8) and Bianca Ryan (Season 1) — the second installment only welcomes back one: Michael Grimm (Season 5). Grimm was just 30 years old when he...
- 1/5/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
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