America’s Got Talent – Season 15, Judge’s Cut Night Two

By starrymag | August 17, 2020

By: Sammi Turano

 

 

This was “America’s Got Talent” very first episode featuring the live acts for the season. Due to COVID-19 there is no audience, but instead just the judges and host who are social distancing. It also seems as if the acts are filmed in different parts of Universal Studios.

Terry Crews is judging while Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Kelly Clarkson are judging. Kelly is subbing for Simon Cowell who was injured in a biking accident over the weekend.

1. Pork Chop Revue: I am getting “Green Acres” vibes from this act. It is so cute and funny. I am not sure if they will move to the next round, but I would love to see them get a show of their own somewhere. I cannot stop smiling.

The ladies love it, but Howie does not seem to be a fan.

 

2. Feng E: He is also doing his act via video. I guess they all are? Anyway, this ukulele act is amazing. I never knew much about the instrument, but he is SO GOOD. I would love to see him collaborate with the harmonica kids and for them to do something on Disney or Nickelodeon. WOW. He had my jaw on the floor from start to finish.

The  judges are blown away by him, especially Kelly, who compares him to Ed Sheeran.

 

3. Shaquira: Her voice is incredible, she is by far the best singer on this season followed closely by Celina. I think she has a recording contract in her future, Vegas or no. I also think she just got herself a ticket to the finals.

The judges find her magical and powerful, calling her voice larger than life.

 

4. Simon and Maria: The diner theme is so cute. I cannot get over how well they can do those lifts. I would not be able to walk after half these moves. That lift with the split was especially impressive.

The judges were all dancing and think they are so talented and adorable.

 

5. FrenchieBabyy: I am so glad he is reunited with his family. His contortionist act has a virtual reality theme and he is literally like Gumby. I have no clue how his body can do that, but WOW.

The judges think it is incredible and shocked with what he can do with his body.

 

6. Bello and Annaliese: He got hurt, so Annaliese’s brother is stepping in. I am getting dizzy watching this, but WOW. I cannot imagine having to balance like this, I barely can balance on my own two feet. I would definitely want to see this in Vegas! The fire and the blindfold made it that much better.

The judges think it was insane and spectacular.

 

7. Roberta Battaglia: She reminds me of a baby Alexa PenaVega. So cute and adorable.  Her voice brings tears to my eyes that I can see why Sofia gave her a Golden Buzzer.

The judges can see her winning and hope people VOTE!

 

8. Michael Yo: He nearly died of COVID and was terrified that he would die without his kids knowing how much he loves them. His act is about becoming a dad and his wife giving birth. It is funny, but so heartwarming.

The judges love him and think he did well, despite not having an audience reaction.

 

9. Double Dragon: They sing “Bang Bang” and have a lot of sass and attitude. They are certainly fierce.

The judges love them and find them fun. Sofia even wants them to get their own show.

 

10. Brett Loudermilk: This magic act has the judges involved. I am not sure how it follows social distancing, but all right. Sofia once again has to help him with the danger part by shooting him with a crossbow. If she messes up, he dies. Heidi also has a signed card that she gives him….and it magically appears after the shot.

The judges think it was even better than before.

 

11. Archie Williams: He is the man who served crime he did not commit. He reads a letter written on his behalf twenty-four years before he was released from jail and it was proven that he was an innocent man. His performance has me SHOOKETH. I am in tears from start to finish.

The judges think he is spectacular and think that seeing him was a blessing. They hope he makes it to the next round.

 

 

RESULTS:

 

After a recap of last night’s show, we get down to business.

The acts in the bottom three are Feng E, Double Dragons and Brett Loudermilk. The can be saved by the Dunkin’ Vote.

We get some more behind the scenes stuff and then finally get to the first elimination of the night.

Archie Williams, Bello and Annaliese and Michael Yo are called to the stage. The first act in the semifinals is…..Archie Williams! The other two are eliminated.

Mat Franco is back to do a magic act with Kelly and Heidi. He is every bit as amazing (and handsome) as he was back when he won the show in 2015. WOW.

After more behind the scenes stuff, we get to more eliminations.

Frenchiebabyy and Shaquira are the next to find out their fate. The act moving on to the semi finals is…..Shaquira!

Roberta, Pork Chop Revue and Simon and Maria are the next to find out where they stand. The act going into the semi-finals is……Roberta!

Kodi Lee performs and, as always, he makes me cry. He is just so incredible and inspirational.

Now for more results….the act saved by the Dunkin’ Save is…….Brett Loudermilk!

The judges must now decide if they want to save Double Dragon or Feng E.

Heidi chooses to save Double Dragon.

Sofia chooses to save Double Dragon.

Kelly chooses to save Feng E.

Howie chooses to save Double Dragon.