America’s Got Talent – Season 17, Night Eleven

By starrymag | August 23, 2022

By: Sammi Turano

 

 

Act 1: The Pack Drumline (drumline act): They have such a beautiful backstory—coming from nothing to making it on the show.

The act itself reminds me of that Nick Cannon movie mixed with Stomp. I am completely captivated from start to finish.

The judges think that they are spectacular, with Simon saying this is how you win the show.

Act 2: The Brown Brothers (impressionists): They take on Mickey Mouse, Venom, Goofy, Elmo, Gollum, Donkey from Shrek, Simon Cowell, and then make different versions of themselves to do a Blake Shelton, Bon Jovi, Bee Gees collaboration. How they did this, I have no idea, but I love it. The flip at the end was a nice touch.

The judges think they are fantastic and love them.

Act 3: Mr. Pants (comedian): He is again dressed as pants and talks about his kid….and immediately gets booed by the audience and buzzed by Simon.

He then strips down to a boxer costume and…I am confused.

The judges are kind of mixed on their opinions.

Act 4: Fusion Japan (dance act): That was a mindblowing performance. I have no words for it….just WOW.

The judges are amazed and think it is a winning performance.

Act 5: Freckled Zelda (singing act): I normally am not a huge fan of singing acts on the show, but she is just amazing. There is something so peaceful and sweet about her……I feel like she is someone who can make anyone feel better just by singing.

Simon thinks it was over produced, but the others seem to enjoy it.

Act 6: Duo Rings (acrobatic act): That was HOT. Their chemistry, the routine, everything…..it was FIRE!

The judges think it is winning and one of the best performances of the night.

Act 7: Wyn Starks (singer): That performance made me cry. It was touching, beautiful and moving….I just adore him and how he is on the show to honor his late brother.

The judges love him and his performance.

Act 8: Aiko (comedian): She jokes about her accent and the English language. It is a bit slow at first, but the judges seem to enjoy her.

Act 9: Maddie (singer/Howie’s Golden Buzzer): Her voice makes me cry every time she sings. The fact that she is doing this for her dad is even sweeter. There is something so special about this girl. Win or lose, she is becoming an important part of the music industry.

The judges love her drive and can tell she really wants this win.

Act 10: Yu Hojin (magician): How can a magic act be so peaceful? This is your answer. His act is so calming, so serene and still manages to have allllll the elements of a magic act.

The judges are blown away and think it is a beautiful act.

Act 11: Chapel Hart (singing group/group Golden Buzzer): What a way to end the night. They are so incredible and make me so happy with every performance. I love them so much!

The judges love it as well!

 

RESULTS:

 

Wyn Starks and Duo Rings: Duo Rings moves to the top five, Wyn is sent home.

Freckled Zelda and  Maddie: Maddie moves on, Freckled Zelda goes home.

Fusion Japan and Brown Brothers: Brown Brothers move on, Fusion Japan goes home.

Yu Hojin, Aiko and Mr. Pants: Yu is going to the top five, Aiko and Mr. Pants are eliminated.

The Pack Drumline and Chapel Hart: Chapel Hart is in, The Pack Drumline is out.

As an aside, these acts last night were all SO GOOD that it is sad to see so many eliminated.

Jon Dorenbos from a few seasons ago does a magic trick that gets messed up when Heidi’s paper doesn’t match with his reveal. It was good to see him back and I love how he went from football to magic.

Now we narrow down the top five to the top three. Duo Rings and Brown Brothers are out, as of NOW, Chapel Hart, Yu and Maddie are in.

I have to say, the Brown Brothers were so adorable and I did enjoy their act.

Top two reveal time! Maddie is out and Yu and Chapel Hart move to the next round. I am so sad for Maddie. She is such a sweet, rare talent.