America’s Got Talent – Season 17, Night Thirteen

By starrymag | September 5, 2022

By: Sammi Turano

 

 

Act 1: Bayley Graham (dancer): It is a cute way to begin the show. The tap dancing is done very well, and it is even more impressive that it s done on a staircase. It is a bit simple, but with his charisma, it kind of works.

Simon found it a bit overwhelming, but the other judges enjoyed it.

Act 2: Acapop Kids (choir): They are dressed in a rainbow of colors, which gives off Power Ranger vibes…so cute. Their sound is also sweet and innocent.

Howie buzzes them, but everyone else thinks they did a good job.

Act 3: Jannick Holste (dancing magician): It begins with a fun, pop dance and then goes into magic while the dancing continues. It is flashy, fun and full of excitement from start to finish.

Simon wasn’t that impressed, but the other judges loved it.

Act 4: Lee Collinson (singer): He dedicates his performance to his mom, making the performance that much sweeter. I am not familiar with this song, but it seemed to be a solid performance.

Howie and Simon don’t think it was the right song choice, but Heidi and Sofia enjoyed it.

Act 5: Jack Williams (ventriloquist): He is the best act of the night so far. He uses two puppets and is able to make it seem like one of them stole his voice. It was witty, fun and entertaining.

The judges enjoyed it, but Howie thinks it lacked originality.

Act 6: Metaphysics (impressionist): They do an impressions of Howie, Simon and Terry singing opera. I have no clue how they pulled that off and added the pictures of each man. It is next level talent and I am here for it!

The judges are blown away and think it is the best of the season.

Act 7: The Lazy Generation: (novelty): They do a bunch of Jackass-esque tricks and…..it is….something else. It reminds me of something frat guys would do on TikTok for the lulz, but I cannot stop laughing.

Sofia buzzed them, but everyone else enjoyed it.

At 8: Merissa Beddows (impressionist): In addition to doing the show, she is the sole caregiver of her sick mother. She begins by singing opera, but then goes into impressions of Celine Dion, Cher, Evanescence and the Family Guy theme song. She is so different and so adorable.

The judges liked it, but Simon thinks it lacked personality.

Act 9: Harper (screamer): She does her singing/screaming act and it is….interesting to say the least. It is impressive to see how someone so tiny can have such a huge voice.

The judges love it!

Act 10: Michael E Winfield (comedian): He jokes about various things, including buying lingerie for girlfriends. He wonders why Victoria’s Secret has such expensive bras and if they have Bluetooth. Then he wonders why the beige drawers from JC Penny’s are unsexy and are so high they can ‘be used to rob a bank.’

The judges adore him and his act.

Act 11: Lily Meola (singer/ Heidi’s Golden Buzzer): What a way to end the night. She literally sounds like an angel. WOW. I have no words.

The judges are in awe.

 

RESULTS:

 

The show opens with a Riverdance performance, which is incredible. I am obsessed with Riverdance and hope to one day see them live.

After a recap, we get to some results.

Merissa Beddows and Bayley Graham are called to the stage. Merissa is safe for now, Bayley is eliminated.

Acapop and Metaphysic are the next to find out their fates. Acapop is eliminated, Metaphysic is safe for now.

Harper, Jack Williams and Lazy Generation are next on stage. Jack is in the top five, everyone else is eliminated.

Lily Meola and Jannick Holste are up next, with Lily in the top five ans Jannick going home.

Lee Collinson and Mike E Winfield are the last to find out their fates. Lee is eliminated, Mike is in the top five.

Piff the Magic Dragon performs and is delightful as always.

Top three reveal! Mike, Lily and Metaphysic are moving on!

Now it is time to narrow it to the top two. Lily is eliminated, giving Mike and Metaphysic the top two spots for the night.