America’s Got Talent – Season 16, Episode 11

By starrymag | August 30, 2021

By: Sammi Turano

 

 

Tonight’s America’s Got Talent will finally introduce us to our Wildcard Act, which was voted on over the past couple of weeks online and shown on Peacock.

Terry Crews hosts, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell and Sofia Vergara judge.

 

Unicircle Flow: They are a unicycle act that hail from Japan. The act not only has them on said unicycles, but also adds some dance, fire and acrobatics to the mix.

Although one of the people ends up falling, it is quite an interesting, solid act. I hope to see them live one day soon.

The judges also like them and give them high praise.

 

Anica: She is a singer who likes to channel her inner Janis Joplin. Her singing is amazing and she just has this vibe about her that leaves people wanting more.

Simon is not impressed, but the other judges like her, especially Heidi, who calls her a favorite.

 

Lea Kyle: She is the quick change act that won the Golden Buzzer from Heidi. Her outfits are gorgeous, her smile is infectious and it is like watching a TikTok fashion show come to life. I wish I knew how to make clothes and change this fast!

Simon was not impressed, but everyone else loved it!

 

The Curtis Family C-Notes: They do a seventies themed singing act and have to be the cutest things ever! I just want to watch them over and over because they are so much fun and their spirit is exactly what we need right now.

The judges compare them to wedding singers and wonder if they would be able to make this into a Vegas act.

 

Keith Apicary: He does some kind of dance/joke act with confetti, glitter and video game effects. It is one of those acts you cannot stop watching because it is crazy, but it also smile inducing. He is like that fun friend who can make anyone laugh when they are having a bad day.

Simon buzzes him and calls it terrible, but the ladies seem to like him.

 

Michael Winslow: He is an actor famous for movies such as Police Academy and is now giving AGT a shot. His act consists of lots of street noises, which is….quite interesting. I am curious to see how he adds to this later on.

Simon wasn’t too fond of it, but Howie begs everyone to vote.

 

Brooke Simpson: She is a powerhouse singer that is on her way to becoming the next big thing in music. The power in her voice reminds me of a young Diana Ross and she just owns that stage!

The judges love her and cannot wait to see more.

 

Rialcris: They are hand balancers who are from Colombia. The act is absolutely incredible and gets even better with the fire and Magic Mike act.

The judges love them and think they are getting better and better.

 

ChapKidz: This is a dance troupe who are the younger version of the season ten act. It is so amazing and reminds me of cheerleading meets the DWTS troupe. I am in love!!!

The judges find them to be the best act of the night.

 

Storm Large: Our Wildcard act! She shows us why she was meant to be on the show. That voice is so gorgeous and she is just a rock star personified. Singing on Take on Me by A-Ha just makes it that much better.

The judges, however, didn’t seem to like her song choice.

 

Klek Entos: He is a scary magician that puts his hand in fire and tells scary stories. It was different, to say the least.

Simon buzzes him, but Howie seems to love him.

 

World Taekwondo Demonstration Team: They won Terry’s Golden Buzzer and do another incredible act with lots of kicking, breaking things and acrobatics. It is like something straight out of a movie….it is that good. What a way to end the night!

The judges are blown away and Howie’s favorite act of the night.

 

Results:

Before we get to that, we find out that Storm Large, Michael Winslow and Unicircle Flow are in danger. One will be saved by America, one will be saved by the judges and one will go home.

Shin Lim and Lindsey Stirling will perform together tonight.

Rialcris and Klek Entosv are called to the stage first. America has voted, Rialcris is moving to the semi-finals, Klek Entosv is going home.

 

Keith Apricary and Lea Kyle are called to the stage next. Lea is in, Keith is out.

 

Chapkidz and the Curtis Family C Notes are called to the next round…..Chapkidz are moving on, Curtis Family C Notes are going home.

 

World Taekwondo Demonstration Team, Anica and Brooke Simpson are called to the stage next. Anica is sent home, while Brooke and World Taekwondo Demonstration Team go to the semifinals.

 

After a segment with Darci Lynne with a Simon Cowell puppet and an incredible performance by Shin and Lindsey, we get to the Instant Save Results.

 

Michael Winslow wins America’s vote.

 

The judges give a 3-1 vote to keep Unicircle Flow, which means that Storm is going home. Heidi is the only one who voted for her to stay