1 00:00:06,172 --> 00:00:09,209 [wind blowing] 2 00:00:12,812 --> 00:00:15,782 [bright orchestral music] 3 00:00:15,815 --> 00:00:21,621 * * 4 00:00:21,654 --> 00:00:24,290 [scraping] 5 00:00:27,560 --> 00:00:30,563 - [sinister voice, echoing] Simon... 6 00:00:30,597 --> 00:00:32,132 [fire crackling] 7 00:00:32,165 --> 00:00:36,436 Simon, the time has come. 8 00:00:36,469 --> 00:00:39,439 [dramatic music] 9 00:00:39,472 --> 00:00:46,246 * * 10 00:00:55,522 --> 00:00:57,824 [muffled cheers] 11 00:00:57,857 --> 00:01:02,662 * * 12 00:01:02,696 --> 00:01:06,299 - [echoing] I don't like it. 13 00:01:06,332 --> 00:01:08,068 [rumbling] 14 00:01:08,068 --> 00:01:10,070 - I love it. 15 00:01:10,070 --> 00:01:11,604 [cheers and applause] 16 00:01:11,638 --> 00:01:14,207 [Sly & The Family Stone's "I Want To Take You Higher] 17 00:01:14,240 --> 00:01:17,077 [upbeat funk music] 18 00:01:17,077 --> 00:01:21,748 - * I want to take you higher, yeah * 19 00:01:21,781 --> 00:01:24,684 * Let me take you higher * 20 00:01:24,718 --> 00:01:26,920 - We have never seen anything like this. 21 00:01:26,953 --> 00:01:29,122 - * Let me light your fire * 22 00:01:29,155 --> 00:01:31,391 [laughter] - Oh, my God! 23 00:01:31,424 --> 00:01:32,525 - * Higher * 24 00:01:32,559 --> 00:01:35,161 - Man, season 17 is just blowing my mind. 25 00:01:35,195 --> 00:01:36,563 - * Boom laka-laka-laka, Boom laka-lak-goon-ka boo * 26 00:01:36,596 --> 00:01:37,964 - Hurry up! 27 00:01:37,997 --> 00:01:40,200 [audience shouting] 28 00:01:40,233 --> 00:01:42,902 - How did he do that? How did he do that? 29 00:01:42,936 --> 00:01:44,871 [cymbal clangs] 30 00:01:44,904 --> 00:01:47,374 - I inherited my father's jeans. 31 00:01:47,407 --> 00:01:49,943 - Did you have a few drinks during dinner? 32 00:01:49,976 --> 00:01:54,314 - * Don't ya wanna get higher, yeah * 33 00:01:54,347 --> 00:01:55,982 [buzzer] * Don't ya wanna get higher * 34 00:01:56,016 --> 00:01:58,118 - Get your ass over here! 35 00:01:58,118 --> 00:01:59,119 - You're on fire! 36 00:01:59,119 --> 00:02:00,587 - * Light your fire * 37 00:02:00,620 --> 00:02:02,622 * Whoo, hah * 38 00:02:02,655 --> 00:02:05,058 * Move it higher * 39 00:02:05,058 --> 00:02:06,126 * * 40 00:02:06,159 --> 00:02:07,794 [music slows down] 41 00:02:07,827 --> 00:02:10,430 - All of us were willing you to be good. 42 00:02:10,463 --> 00:02:13,233 [echoing] I didn't know you were gonna be great. 43 00:02:13,266 --> 00:02:15,935 - * Don't ya wanna get higher? * 44 00:02:15,969 --> 00:02:18,138 * Yeah, yeah, baby, let me light your fire * 45 00:02:18,171 --> 00:02:20,373 - Yah! - That was spectacular! 46 00:02:20,407 --> 00:02:22,409 - * Whoo, hah * 47 00:02:22,442 --> 00:02:24,711 - So I'm gonna have to say yes! 48 00:02:24,744 --> 00:02:26,746 - * Boom laka-laka-laka, Boom laka-lak-goon-ka boo * 49 00:02:26,780 --> 00:02:27,747 * Higher * 50 00:02:27,781 --> 00:02:28,815 - I love you! 51 00:02:28,848 --> 00:02:29,883 - [tearful] Thank you. 52 00:02:29,916 --> 00:02:31,651 - This is my dreams coming true. 53 00:02:31,685 --> 00:02:33,553 - The best, probably, of the show 54 00:02:33,586 --> 00:02:35,088 is moments like this. 55 00:02:35,088 --> 00:02:37,357 And I want to make this a moment for you 56 00:02:37,390 --> 00:02:38,925 to remember forever. 57 00:02:38,958 --> 00:02:42,595 - * Ah, ah, ah, ah! Ah, ah, ah, ah! * 58 00:02:42,629 --> 00:02:45,432 [cheers and applause] 59 00:02:45,465 --> 00:02:49,336 - * I believe, I believe when it's all meant to be * 60 00:02:49,369 --> 00:02:52,472 * All roads lead to sweet destiny * 61 00:02:52,505 --> 00:02:56,710 * Burning in your soul like a thousand degrees * 62 00:02:56,743 --> 00:03:00,080 * Lord knows we got some tricks up our sleeve * 63 00:03:00,113 --> 00:03:03,883 [cheers and applause] * Magic, break me off * 64 00:03:03,917 --> 00:03:06,519 * So come alive and step out of the door * 65 00:03:06,553 --> 00:03:08,088 - Give it up, folks! 66 00:03:08,121 --> 00:03:10,790 Give it up for the host of "America's Got Talent," 67 00:03:10,824 --> 00:03:14,394 Terry Crews! 68 00:03:14,427 --> 00:03:17,664 * * 69 00:03:17,697 --> 00:03:22,369 - Put your hands together for Howie Mandel! 70 00:03:22,402 --> 00:03:24,070 Heidi Klum! 71 00:03:24,104 --> 00:03:26,072 Sofía Vergara! 72 00:03:26,072 --> 00:03:28,675 And Simon Cowell! 73 00:03:28,708 --> 00:03:30,076 - * 'Cause we're made from the stars * 74 00:03:30,110 --> 00:03:31,945 [cheers and applause] 75 00:03:31,978 --> 00:03:34,347 - So are you guys ready? - Yes! 76 00:03:34,381 --> 00:03:37,083 - Let's go. Season 17, y'all! 77 00:03:37,117 --> 00:03:38,685 * * 78 00:03:38,718 --> 00:03:40,620 - So thrilled to be back. 79 00:03:40,653 --> 00:03:41,888 It's like we never left. - It's literally that-- 80 00:03:41,921 --> 00:03:44,324 - Doesn't it feel like that? - Yeah. 81 00:03:44,357 --> 00:03:46,960 - Here we go, folks. It's time to do this thing. 82 00:03:46,993 --> 00:03:48,161 - Hi, everyone. 83 00:03:48,194 --> 00:03:49,963 all: Hi! 84 00:03:49,996 --> 00:03:51,398 - How you doing? 85 00:03:51,431 --> 00:03:52,999 How are you? 86 00:03:53,099 --> 00:03:54,768 - Yo, this is crazy. 87 00:03:54,801 --> 00:03:56,436 - Look at how many people are here. 88 00:03:56,469 --> 00:03:58,104 - Whoa. 89 00:03:58,104 --> 00:04:00,173 - I love you, Simon! 90 00:04:00,206 --> 00:04:01,808 - I actually love you too. 91 00:04:01,841 --> 00:04:03,043 [cheers and applause] 92 00:04:03,043 --> 00:04:04,310 - Let's go, let's go! 93 00:04:04,344 --> 00:04:09,883 * * 94 00:04:09,916 --> 00:04:11,351 - Welcome. 95 00:04:11,384 --> 00:04:12,886 - Thank you so much. We're so happy to be here. 96 00:04:12,919 --> 00:04:14,888 The emotions are running wild right now, 97 00:04:14,921 --> 00:04:17,057 and we are here to represent Chicago in the best way. 98 00:04:17,090 --> 00:04:18,625 Thank you so much. 99 00:04:18,658 --> 00:04:20,894 [cheers and applause] - Yeah! 100 00:04:20,927 --> 00:04:24,364 - Well, you look amazing. I want to hear all about you. 101 00:04:24,397 --> 00:04:25,732 I want to hear your story 102 00:04:25,765 --> 00:04:27,334 and why you decided to enter the show. 103 00:04:27,367 --> 00:04:29,536 - We are The Pack Drumline from Chicago, Illinois. 104 00:04:29,569 --> 00:04:31,371 We've been at this for a very long time. 105 00:04:31,404 --> 00:04:35,275 In 2014, we started as an at-risk after-school program. 106 00:04:35,308 --> 00:04:37,177 - And sorry, who started it? - I started it. 107 00:04:37,210 --> 00:04:38,511 I'm the founding director. - Oh, you did? 108 00:04:38,545 --> 00:04:41,481 - Sorry, my name is Perry. [cheers and applause] 109 00:04:41,514 --> 00:04:42,849 Listen, Simon, I'm sorry. 110 00:04:42,882 --> 00:04:44,551 I've been waiting to meet you for a long time, 111 00:04:44,584 --> 00:04:47,087 and I'm looking at you. - By the way, likewise. 112 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:49,255 [laughter] 113 00:04:49,289 --> 00:04:51,524 - We started as an at-risk after-school program, 114 00:04:51,558 --> 00:04:53,660 and we just really wanted to work and develop the kits. 115 00:04:53,693 --> 00:04:55,562 We had no money when we started off. 116 00:04:55,595 --> 00:04:59,733 Honestly, this program started as bucket drums and PVC pipes. 117 00:04:59,766 --> 00:05:02,035 And we were just really just trying to make our own drums 118 00:05:02,068 --> 00:05:07,173 and--at 2015-2016, our budget was cut in Chicago, 119 00:05:07,207 --> 00:05:09,442 and a lot of our members left, and everybody who was left 120 00:05:09,476 --> 00:05:10,810 is who is here right now. 121 00:05:10,844 --> 00:05:13,179 And we really had to make this dream come alive. 122 00:05:13,213 --> 00:05:16,216 So everyone that's here has been fighting 123 00:05:16,249 --> 00:05:18,051 for something and just--and we-- 124 00:05:18,051 --> 00:05:19,352 - Wow. - Thank you. 125 00:05:19,386 --> 00:05:21,354 We just really here to represent our city, 126 00:05:21,388 --> 00:05:23,723 represent our loved ones, and to represent ourselves. 127 00:05:23,757 --> 00:05:25,191 So thank you so much for having us. 128 00:05:25,225 --> 00:05:26,826 [cheers and applause] - Yes. 129 00:05:26,860 --> 00:05:29,863 - Well, we always say on this show, 130 00:05:29,896 --> 00:05:31,831 two minutes literally can change your life, 131 00:05:31,865 --> 00:05:33,600 so I wish you the best of luck. 132 00:05:33,633 --> 00:05:35,635 - Thank you so much. 133 00:05:35,669 --> 00:05:37,971 - Let's go, Pack! 134 00:05:38,071 --> 00:05:41,074 [cheers and applause] 135 00:05:46,246 --> 00:05:49,616 [drumming] 136 00:05:54,754 --> 00:05:56,523 [whistle blowing] 137 00:05:56,556 --> 00:05:58,191 - * I got, I got, I got, I got * 138 00:05:58,224 --> 00:06:00,794 * Loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA * 139 00:06:00,827 --> 00:06:04,631 * Quarter piece, got war and peace inside my DNA * 140 00:06:04,664 --> 00:06:07,767 * I got power, poison, pain and joy inside my DNA * 141 00:06:07,801 --> 00:06:09,669 * I transform like this, perform like this * 142 00:06:09,703 --> 00:06:11,271 * Was Yeshua new weapon * 143 00:06:11,304 --> 00:06:13,039 * I don't contemplate, I meditate * 144 00:06:13,039 --> 00:06:14,874 * Then off your [...]ing head * 145 00:06:14,908 --> 00:06:16,376 * This that put-the-kids-to-bed * 146 00:06:16,409 --> 00:06:18,178 * This that I got, I got, I got, I got * 147 00:06:18,211 --> 00:06:21,047 * Realness, I just kill [...] 'cause it's in my DNA * 148 00:06:21,047 --> 00:06:22,482 [cheers and applause] - Yeah! 149 00:06:22,515 --> 00:06:24,517 - * I got riches buildin' in my DNA * 150 00:06:24,551 --> 00:06:27,854 * I got dark, I got evil, that rot inside my DNA * 151 00:06:27,887 --> 00:06:31,391 * I got off, I got troublesome heart inside my DNA * 152 00:06:31,424 --> 00:06:33,259 * I just win again, then win again 153 00:06:33,293 --> 00:06:34,794 * Like Wimbledon, I serve * 154 00:06:34,828 --> 00:06:36,229 * Yeah, that's him again * 155 00:06:36,262 --> 00:06:38,064 * The sound that engine in is like a bird * 156 00:06:38,064 --> 00:06:40,300 * You see fireworks and Corvette tire skrrt * 157 00:06:40,333 --> 00:06:41,868 * The boulevard * 158 00:06:41,901 --> 00:06:43,870 * I know how you work, I know just who you are * 159 00:06:43,903 --> 00:06:45,271 * See, you's a, you's a, you's a * 160 00:06:45,305 --> 00:06:47,207 [beat changes] 161 00:06:47,240 --> 00:06:49,075 - [laughing] 162 00:06:49,109 --> 00:06:50,410 Yeah! 163 00:06:50,443 --> 00:06:54,514 * * 164 00:06:54,547 --> 00:06:56,916 - * Y'all gon' make me lose my mind * 165 00:06:56,950 --> 00:06:59,686 [cheers and applause] * Up in here, up in here * 166 00:06:59,719 --> 00:07:01,755 * Y'all gon' make me go all out * 167 00:07:01,788 --> 00:07:04,257 * Up in here, up in here * 168 00:07:04,290 --> 00:07:06,426 * Y'all gon' make me act a fool * 169 00:07:06,459 --> 00:07:08,561 * Up in here, up in here * 170 00:07:08,595 --> 00:07:10,030 - Yes! 171 00:07:10,030 --> 00:07:11,598 - * Y'all gon' make me lose my cool * 172 00:07:11,631 --> 00:07:14,100 * Up in here, up in here * 173 00:07:14,134 --> 00:07:15,902 * One, two, meet me outside * 174 00:07:15,935 --> 00:07:17,937 - * Get up, get up * - * Meet me outside * 175 00:07:18,038 --> 00:07:19,439 - Whoo! 176 00:07:19,472 --> 00:07:20,807 - * Gon' meet me outside * 177 00:07:20,840 --> 00:07:23,076 * Meet me outside, meet me outside * 178 00:07:23,109 --> 00:07:25,512 * All my ladies gon' love me when they meet me outside * 179 00:07:25,545 --> 00:07:27,914 * Meet me outside, meet me outside * 180 00:07:27,947 --> 00:07:30,183 * All my fly ladies... * - * Hands in the air! * 181 00:07:30,216 --> 00:07:32,652 * Meet me outside, meet me outside * 182 00:07:32,686 --> 00:07:35,055 [drumming] 183 00:07:35,088 --> 00:07:37,624 - Whoa! 184 00:07:37,657 --> 00:07:39,292 [cheers and applause] 185 00:07:39,325 --> 00:07:42,062 - Yeah! 186 00:07:42,062 --> 00:07:43,063 [Guy Sebastian's "Battle Scars"] 187 00:07:43,063 --> 00:07:44,698 [inspirational music] 188 00:07:44,731 --> 00:07:47,067 Incredible! 189 00:07:47,067 --> 00:07:49,069 * * 190 00:07:49,069 --> 00:07:50,570 - Yeah! 191 00:07:50,603 --> 00:07:52,772 Yes! 192 00:07:52,806 --> 00:07:57,711 - * These battle scars don't look like they're fading * 193 00:07:57,744 --> 00:08:01,247 * Don't look like they're ever going away * 194 00:08:01,281 --> 00:08:03,016 * They ain't never gonna change * 195 00:08:03,016 --> 00:08:05,452 - Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. 196 00:08:05,485 --> 00:08:08,188 Well, Sofía? 197 00:08:08,221 --> 00:08:11,057 - You guys are already an amazing show. 198 00:08:11,091 --> 00:08:14,027 I think you guys are gonna do really, 199 00:08:14,060 --> 00:08:15,829 really good in this competition. 200 00:08:15,862 --> 00:08:18,331 - Thank you so much. [cheers and applause] 201 00:08:18,365 --> 00:08:20,333 - Heidi? 202 00:08:20,367 --> 00:08:22,068 - I thought it was sexy. [laughter] 203 00:08:22,102 --> 00:08:25,572 I could see Sofía was like, jiggling under that table. 204 00:08:25,605 --> 00:08:27,173 She was like, "Mm-hmm." 205 00:08:27,207 --> 00:08:28,708 I was doing the same thing. 206 00:08:28,742 --> 00:08:30,477 I know you all were doing it too. 207 00:08:30,510 --> 00:08:33,813 It's really cool because you mix music of today 208 00:08:33,847 --> 00:08:35,682 and then you put your drums into it. 209 00:08:35,715 --> 00:08:39,452 And also, the choreography was great--drumming upside down. 210 00:08:39,486 --> 00:08:40,687 Great performance. - Thank you so much. 211 00:08:40,720 --> 00:08:41,755 Thank you so much. 212 00:08:41,788 --> 00:08:44,290 - Howie? - I'm absolutely blown away. 213 00:08:44,324 --> 00:08:45,558 I feel your hearts. 214 00:08:45,592 --> 00:08:47,060 You're not beating on your drums, 215 00:08:47,060 --> 00:08:49,062 your hearts are pounding all over this room... 216 00:08:49,062 --> 00:08:51,064 - Thank you. - All over the country. 217 00:08:51,064 --> 00:08:52,065 - Thank you so much. 218 00:08:52,098 --> 00:08:53,233 - I love you! 219 00:08:53,266 --> 00:08:55,335 - Thank you so much. Thank you so much. 220 00:08:55,368 --> 00:08:57,070 - Aw. 221 00:08:57,070 --> 00:08:59,539 - You know, people ask me about what is the best part 222 00:08:59,572 --> 00:09:02,008 of doing this job, and it's moments like this. 223 00:09:02,042 --> 00:09:05,345 When you see and hear something you've never seen 224 00:09:05,378 --> 00:09:08,448 or heard before, which is original, dynamic. 225 00:09:08,481 --> 00:09:11,885 This is exactly what this show is all about, 226 00:09:11,918 --> 00:09:13,319 and I think-- - Thank you so much. 227 00:09:13,353 --> 00:09:15,922 - It's all over your faces how much this means to you. 228 00:09:16,022 --> 00:09:18,925 And this, I believe, is gonna make a big difference, 229 00:09:19,025 --> 00:09:21,361 I hope. - Thank you so much. 230 00:09:21,394 --> 00:09:23,029 [cheers and applause] - Amazing audition. 231 00:09:23,063 --> 00:09:25,231 I loved it, loved it, loved it. 232 00:09:25,265 --> 00:09:26,566 Let's start with Howie. 233 00:09:26,599 --> 00:09:29,336 [rhythmic clapping] - Yes! 234 00:09:29,369 --> 00:09:31,638 * * 235 00:09:31,671 --> 00:09:33,406 - It's a yes. 236 00:09:33,440 --> 00:09:34,808 - Yes! 237 00:09:35,842 --> 00:09:37,911 - You have... 238 00:09:37,944 --> 00:09:39,612 4,000 yeses. Congratulations. 239 00:09:39,646 --> 00:09:43,183 - * These battle scars don't look like they're fading * 240 00:09:43,216 --> 00:09:46,886 * Don't look like they're ever going away * 241 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:49,789 * They ain't never gonna change * 242 00:09:49,823 --> 00:09:54,461 * These battle scars don't look like they're fading * 243 00:09:54,494 --> 00:09:56,696 * Don't look like they're ever going away * 244 00:09:56,730 --> 00:09:58,365 - Thank you. Thank you. 245 00:09:58,398 --> 00:10:01,267 - * They ain't never gonna change * 246 00:10:01,301 --> 00:10:06,206 * These battle scars don't look like they're fading * 247 00:10:06,239 --> 00:10:07,574 * Don't look like they're ever going away * 248 00:10:07,607 --> 00:10:09,809 - Hey, listen, I can't wait for you to come back. 249 00:10:09,843 --> 00:10:12,045 You've got through the show with four yeses. 250 00:10:12,078 --> 00:10:14,547 It's incredible! 251 00:10:14,581 --> 00:10:15,982 * * 252 00:10:16,016 --> 00:10:16,983 Coming up... 253 00:10:17,017 --> 00:10:18,451 - Wow! 254 00:10:18,485 --> 00:10:20,286 We weren't expecting that. 255 00:10:20,320 --> 00:10:21,621 - JoJo Siwa? 256 00:10:21,654 --> 00:10:23,690 - You play with your heart, and we feel it. 257 00:10:23,723 --> 00:10:24,891 - I mean, I'm in shock. 258 00:10:24,924 --> 00:10:26,760 - I've never seen anything like that. 259 00:10:26,793 --> 00:10:28,795 - Sit, sit. Pepino. 260 00:10:28,828 --> 00:10:30,196 [audience groans] - Oh, God. 261 00:10:30,230 --> 00:10:34,000 - You touched the heart of every human being. 262 00:10:34,034 --> 00:10:36,202 - You probably don't even know how good you are. 263 00:10:36,236 --> 00:10:38,338 - You will change the world! 264 00:10:38,371 --> 00:10:40,206 [cheers and applause] 265 00:10:45,178 --> 00:10:46,312 [upbeat pop music] 266 00:10:46,346 --> 00:10:47,814 [cheers and applause] 267 00:10:47,847 --> 00:10:50,617 * * 268 00:10:50,650 --> 00:10:51,851 [excited squeals] 269 00:10:51,885 --> 00:10:53,119 - AGT! 270 00:10:53,153 --> 00:10:54,254 - Work it! 271 00:10:54,287 --> 00:10:55,822 - You wanna show the world what you got? 272 00:10:57,023 --> 00:10:58,425 - Oh, Simon. 273 00:10:58,458 --> 00:11:00,093 - We're gonna be standing right where 274 00:11:00,126 --> 00:11:03,530 Grace VanderWaal has stood, Angelica Hale, 275 00:11:03,563 --> 00:11:04,964 Darci Lynne has been on there. 276 00:11:05,065 --> 00:11:07,100 That's where their career boosted and like, 277 00:11:07,133 --> 00:11:08,702 we could be one of those people. 278 00:11:08,735 --> 00:11:11,304 [girls harmonizing] 279 00:11:11,338 --> 00:11:12,772 - We're ready for you. 280 00:11:12,806 --> 00:11:14,841 [excited squeals] 281 00:11:14,874 --> 00:11:17,077 - Let's go. - Let's go, girls. 282 00:11:17,077 --> 00:11:18,945 - All right, go on out there and meet the judges, guys. 283 00:11:18,978 --> 00:11:21,081 Come on out, come on out. 284 00:11:21,081 --> 00:11:23,249 - * What you wait, what you wait, what you waiting for? * 285 00:11:23,283 --> 00:11:25,285 [cheers and applause] 286 00:11:25,318 --> 00:11:27,554 * * 287 00:11:27,587 --> 00:11:28,722 - Sparkly. 288 00:11:28,755 --> 00:11:29,789 - Whoo! 289 00:11:29,823 --> 00:11:30,890 - Well, well, well, well, well. 290 00:11:30,924 --> 00:11:33,727 * * 291 00:11:33,760 --> 00:11:34,861 - They've already got a fan club. 292 00:11:34,894 --> 00:11:36,429 - Let's go! - My gosh. 293 00:11:36,463 --> 00:11:39,265 [laughs] That was huge. Who are you? 294 00:11:39,299 --> 00:11:41,835 all: We are XOMG POP! 295 00:11:41,868 --> 00:11:45,005 [cheers and applause] 296 00:11:45,105 --> 00:11:47,674 - Tell me about XOMG POP! 297 00:11:47,707 --> 00:11:49,843 - XOMG POP! is a girl group 298 00:11:49,876 --> 00:11:52,612 created by JoJo Siwa and Jessalynn Siwa. 299 00:11:52,645 --> 00:11:56,182 [cheers and applause] - Wait, JoJo Siwa? 300 00:11:56,216 --> 00:11:57,784 - Okay. - Wow. 301 00:11:57,817 --> 00:11:59,119 JoJo's like a superstar dancer. 302 00:11:59,119 --> 00:12:00,520 - Yeah. - Wow. 303 00:12:00,553 --> 00:12:02,722 - And we are super excited to perform for you guys. 304 00:12:02,756 --> 00:12:05,291 [cheers and applause] 305 00:12:05,325 --> 00:12:10,296 - So I'm guessing this is about world domination, yeah? 306 00:12:10,330 --> 00:12:12,432 [laughter] - Kinda, yeah. 307 00:12:12,465 --> 00:12:14,901 Well, in a music way and loving everybody as we do it. 308 00:12:14,934 --> 00:12:16,636 - Of course. - That's right. Yes. Yes. 309 00:12:16,670 --> 00:12:18,304 - Yeah, Tinie! 310 00:12:18,338 --> 00:12:21,241 - And the song--this is an original song? 311 00:12:21,274 --> 00:12:23,243 - Yes, this is "Candy Hearts." 312 00:12:23,276 --> 00:12:25,779 [cheers and applause] - Yeah! 313 00:12:25,812 --> 00:12:28,281 - Okay. I'm really excited to hear what you're gonna do. 314 00:12:28,314 --> 00:12:30,183 all: Thank you! - Good luck. 315 00:12:30,216 --> 00:12:32,752 [cheers and applause] 316 00:12:32,786 --> 00:12:34,921 - Wow. - This'll be fun. 317 00:12:37,924 --> 00:12:39,559 [upbeat pop music] 318 00:12:39,592 --> 00:12:42,829 all: * Ca-ca-candy, ca-ca-ca-candy * 319 00:12:42,862 --> 00:12:46,266 * Ca-ca-candy, ca-ca-ca-candy * 320 00:12:46,299 --> 00:12:49,669 * Ca-ca-candy, ca-ca-ca-candy * 321 00:12:49,703 --> 00:12:52,839 * We are sweet like ca-a-a-a-andy * 322 00:12:52,872 --> 00:12:55,108 - * Sprinkles in our eyes * 323 00:12:55,108 --> 00:12:56,676 * Cotton candy on our minds * 324 00:12:56,710 --> 00:12:57,877 * Sugar hypnotized * 325 00:12:57,911 --> 00:12:59,446 all: * Iye-iye-iye-ized * 326 00:12:59,479 --> 00:13:01,047 both: * 'Cause we're all cutie pies * 327 00:13:01,047 --> 00:13:02,882 * In a cupcake state of mind * 328 00:13:02,916 --> 00:13:04,651 * Feeling energized * 329 00:13:04,684 --> 00:13:06,419 all: * Iye-iye-iye-ized * 330 00:13:06,453 --> 00:13:08,154 * Now everybody stop * 331 00:13:08,188 --> 00:13:09,689 * We're the new kids on the block * 332 00:13:09,723 --> 00:13:11,224 * And we're coming here to rock * 333 00:13:11,257 --> 00:13:12,892 - * With a cherry on top * 334 00:13:12,926 --> 00:13:14,294 all: * We got candy hearts * 335 00:13:14,327 --> 00:13:15,929 * Be-be-be-be-beating * 336 00:13:15,962 --> 00:13:17,597 * We got candy hearts * 337 00:13:17,630 --> 00:13:20,567 * We are the sweetest things you'll ever meet * 338 00:13:20,600 --> 00:13:22,435 * And we're a treat * 339 00:13:22,469 --> 00:13:24,270 * 'Cause we are sweet * 340 00:13:24,304 --> 00:13:25,939 * Like ca-a-a-a-andy * - Let's go! 341 00:13:25,972 --> 00:13:27,207 - * Betty Crocker vs Tinie T * 342 00:13:27,240 --> 00:13:28,775 * Every single day is trick or treat * 343 00:13:28,808 --> 00:13:30,410 * I'm rising up like a bakery * 344 00:13:30,443 --> 00:13:31,644 * I'm blowing you kisses like Hershey's * 345 00:13:31,678 --> 00:13:32,946 all: * Mwah * 346 00:13:32,979 --> 00:13:34,180 - * I'm the best rapper since Eminem * 347 00:13:34,214 --> 00:13:35,615 all: * 'Cause all I eat are M&M's * 348 00:13:35,648 --> 00:13:37,384 - * My microphone is a lollipop * 349 00:13:37,417 --> 00:13:39,085 all: Hey! - * With a cherry on top * 350 00:13:39,085 --> 00:13:40,720 all: * We got candy hearts * 351 00:13:40,754 --> 00:13:41,788 * Be-be-be-be-beating * 352 00:13:41,821 --> 00:13:43,556 * We got candy hearts * 353 00:13:43,590 --> 00:13:47,260 * We are the sweetest things you'll ever meet * 354 00:13:47,293 --> 00:13:48,995 * And we're a treat * 355 00:13:49,095 --> 00:13:50,463 * 'Cause we are sweet * 356 00:13:50,497 --> 00:13:52,198 * Like ca-a-a-a-andy * - Hey! 357 00:13:52,232 --> 00:13:55,735 all: * Ca-ca-candy, ca-ca-ca-candy * 358 00:13:55,769 --> 00:13:59,305 * Ca-ca-candy, ca-ca-ca-candy * 359 00:13:59,339 --> 00:14:02,042 * Ca-ca-candy, ca-ca-ca-candy * 360 00:14:02,075 --> 00:14:05,912 * We are sweet like ca-a-a-a-andy * 361 00:14:05,945 --> 00:14:09,482 * Candy hearts * 362 00:14:09,516 --> 00:14:12,285 * We got candy hear-hearts we got candy * 363 00:14:12,318 --> 00:14:16,589 * Candy hearts * 364 00:14:16,623 --> 00:14:19,059 * We got candy hear-hearts we got candy hearts * 365 00:14:19,059 --> 00:14:21,928 - [vocalizing] 366 00:14:21,961 --> 00:14:23,363 [cheers and applause] 367 00:14:23,396 --> 00:14:25,765 all: * Ca-ca-candy, ca-ca-ca-candy * 368 00:14:25,799 --> 00:14:28,835 * Ca-ca-candy, ca-ca-ca-candy * 369 00:14:28,868 --> 00:14:32,205 * We are sweet like ca-a-a-a-andy * 370 00:14:32,238 --> 00:14:33,606 - We're blowing up like bubblegum! 371 00:14:33,640 --> 00:14:34,808 [music stops] 372 00:14:34,841 --> 00:14:37,877 [wild cheering] 373 00:14:39,646 --> 00:14:41,748 [JoJo Siwa's "Every Girl's a Super Girl"] 374 00:14:41,781 --> 00:14:42,982 [upbeat pop music] 375 00:14:43,083 --> 00:14:44,417 - * Every girl's a super girl * 376 00:14:44,451 --> 00:14:47,954 * Fearless, unstoppable courageous, invincible * 377 00:14:47,987 --> 00:14:49,923 * We're human, unshakable * 378 00:14:49,956 --> 00:14:51,891 * Every girl's a super girl * 379 00:14:51,925 --> 00:14:55,495 - Okay. Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. 380 00:14:55,528 --> 00:14:56,830 That's how you do it. 381 00:14:56,863 --> 00:14:58,098 Howie? 382 00:14:58,131 --> 00:14:59,799 - I have a granddaughter that's seven years old. 383 00:14:59,833 --> 00:15:01,935 This is the concert that she would want to be at. 384 00:15:02,035 --> 00:15:03,603 This is what she would want to see. 385 00:15:03,636 --> 00:15:07,040 You should have your own show, you should be touring. 386 00:15:07,040 --> 00:15:09,876 And I think that's exactly what you're gonna do. 387 00:15:09,909 --> 00:15:11,578 all: Thank you! 388 00:15:11,611 --> 00:15:12,946 - Heidi? 389 00:15:13,046 --> 00:15:15,382 - I remember when JoJo was still 390 00:15:15,415 --> 00:15:19,085 JoJo with a BowBow, and she was your guys' age. 391 00:15:19,119 --> 00:15:20,520 This was everything and more. 392 00:15:20,553 --> 00:15:24,124 Everyone is on point here. Everyone is so special. 393 00:15:24,157 --> 00:15:26,059 [cheers and applause] 394 00:15:26,059 --> 00:15:28,161 - That was so much fun. 395 00:15:28,194 --> 00:15:32,665 Every little girl in America is gonna go crazy 396 00:15:32,699 --> 00:15:35,835 when they see you on "AGT." 397 00:15:35,869 --> 00:15:38,138 [cheers and applause] 398 00:15:38,171 --> 00:15:42,475 - Uh, I'm gonna be honest with you, I didn't like it. 399 00:15:42,509 --> 00:15:43,610 [music stops] - What? 400 00:15:43,643 --> 00:15:45,645 [audience booing] 401 00:15:45,679 --> 00:15:47,847 - I... 402 00:15:47,881 --> 00:15:49,082 loved it! 403 00:15:49,082 --> 00:15:50,884 [upbeat music continues] all: Thank you! 404 00:15:50,917 --> 00:15:52,419 - I mean, come on. 405 00:15:52,452 --> 00:15:55,955 What's there not to like about you? 406 00:15:55,989 --> 00:15:57,223 - Exactly. 407 00:15:57,257 --> 00:15:58,925 - Your energy, your enthusiasm-- 408 00:15:58,958 --> 00:16:02,095 it was like a little mini explosion. 409 00:16:02,128 --> 00:16:05,799 I'm really, really, really am excited and happy 410 00:16:05,832 --> 00:16:07,467 that you came to audition for us. 411 00:16:07,500 --> 00:16:09,169 all: Thank you so much. Thank you. 412 00:16:09,202 --> 00:16:10,737 - * Every girl's a super girl * 413 00:16:10,770 --> 00:16:14,441 - Okay. Are we gonna put you through to the next round? 414 00:16:14,474 --> 00:16:16,076 Howie? - Yes. 415 00:16:16,109 --> 00:16:17,243 [cheers and applause] - One yes. 416 00:16:17,277 --> 00:16:19,546 - Heidi? - Yes. 417 00:16:19,579 --> 00:16:21,047 all: Thank you! - Sofía? 418 00:16:21,081 --> 00:16:22,615 - A super yes! 419 00:16:22,649 --> 00:16:23,717 all: Thank you! 420 00:16:23,750 --> 00:16:25,051 - You have four yeses. 421 00:16:25,085 --> 00:16:26,219 You are going through to the next round. 422 00:16:26,252 --> 00:16:28,655 [cheers and applause] 423 00:16:28,688 --> 00:16:32,092 - * Fearless, unstoppable, courageous, invincible * 424 00:16:32,125 --> 00:16:34,060 * We're human, unshakable * 425 00:16:34,094 --> 00:16:36,096 * Every girl's a super girl * 426 00:16:36,129 --> 00:16:38,064 * Down to earth, we run the world * 427 00:16:38,064 --> 00:16:39,165 * Every girl's a super girl 428 00:16:39,199 --> 00:16:41,534 - Literally, I'm the biggest "AGT" fan. 429 00:16:41,568 --> 00:16:43,470 - Their outfits are incredible. 430 00:16:43,503 --> 00:16:45,839 - Yeah, you guys did it! 431 00:16:45,872 --> 00:16:48,308 XOMG POP! Yeah! 432 00:16:48,341 --> 00:16:49,642 [cheers and applause] 433 00:16:49,676 --> 00:16:50,944 - He's doing a movie in New York. He was very-- 434 00:16:50,977 --> 00:16:52,312 - Hey! - Oh, hey! 435 00:16:52,345 --> 00:16:53,513 - Oh, my God. - How y'all doing? 436 00:16:53,546 --> 00:16:55,448 - Oh, my goodness, Liza! - Look who's here. 437 00:16:55,482 --> 00:16:56,950 - I was just shooting, "Dancing With Myself" 438 00:16:56,983 --> 00:16:58,585 down the street. - Well, welcome. 439 00:16:58,618 --> 00:17:00,720 - This is the brand new show that's gonna premiere after us? 440 00:17:00,754 --> 00:17:02,022 - That's right. 441 00:17:02,022 --> 00:17:04,124 "Dancing With Myself," where 12 contestants get 442 00:17:04,157 --> 00:17:07,293 narrowed down to one dancer that walks away with $25,000. 443 00:17:07,327 --> 00:17:08,395 - What? - Ooh, okay. 444 00:17:08,428 --> 00:17:09,829 - Shakira, Nick and myself are all 445 00:17:09,863 --> 00:17:11,564 teaching dances to these contestants. 446 00:17:11,598 --> 00:17:13,133 - Can you show us some stuff? - I got you. 447 00:17:13,166 --> 00:17:14,734 - I can remove these things for you, 448 00:17:14,768 --> 00:17:16,903 and this can be your stage. - [laughs] 449 00:17:16,936 --> 00:17:17,904 - All right, so you're gonna bounce 450 00:17:17,937 --> 00:17:19,272 what your mother gave you. 451 00:17:19,305 --> 00:17:21,908 Then break your back, and then rock to the right. 452 00:17:21,941 --> 00:17:23,109 Let's play some music. 453 00:17:23,143 --> 00:17:24,711 [dance music] - Bounce with it, ah! 454 00:17:24,744 --> 00:17:27,480 Eh, eh, eh. Rock with it--snap. 455 00:17:27,514 --> 00:17:29,849 Uh! Hey! 456 00:17:29,883 --> 00:17:31,584 - Way to get ready before the show. 457 00:17:31,618 --> 00:17:33,086 Thank you, everybody. [Liza laughs] 458 00:17:33,119 --> 00:17:34,721 * * 459 00:17:39,059 --> 00:17:40,293 [upbeat guitar music] 460 00:17:40,326 --> 00:17:42,162 - Going to camera two. And take two. 461 00:17:42,195 --> 00:17:44,364 - ...to see this energy for season 17. 462 00:17:44,397 --> 00:17:45,598 - I love this feeling. 463 00:17:45,632 --> 00:17:47,267 There's a lot of energy behind me. 464 00:17:47,300 --> 00:17:50,070 - Are you guys ready to get this started? 465 00:17:50,103 --> 00:17:51,304 Let's go! 466 00:17:51,338 --> 00:17:52,806 * * 467 00:17:52,839 --> 00:17:54,374 - It's happening right now, right? 468 00:17:54,407 --> 00:17:57,377 [singer vocalizing] 469 00:17:57,410 --> 00:17:59,646 - * It's good enough for me * 470 00:17:59,679 --> 00:18:01,314 [cheers and applause] 471 00:18:01,348 --> 00:18:02,349 - Wow. 472 00:18:02,382 --> 00:18:03,817 - Hello. - Good evening. 473 00:18:03,850 --> 00:18:06,486 - I can't believe it. Wow. 474 00:18:06,519 --> 00:18:08,154 - Welcome to "America's Got Talent." 475 00:18:08,188 --> 00:18:10,323 What is your name? - My name is Mervant. 476 00:18:10,357 --> 00:18:12,025 - And where are you from, Mervant? 477 00:18:12,025 --> 00:18:14,394 - I'm from Philadelphia, PA. [cheers and applause] 478 00:18:14,427 --> 00:18:16,730 Philly in the house, baby. Philly in the house. 479 00:18:16,763 --> 00:18:18,431 - And, uh, what do you do? 480 00:18:18,465 --> 00:18:20,400 - I'm a magician. - You're magician. 481 00:18:20,433 --> 00:18:21,901 [cheers and applause] - A magician. 482 00:18:21,935 --> 00:18:24,637 - How old are you? - I am 33 years old. 483 00:18:24,671 --> 00:18:26,272 - You make a living doing magic then? 484 00:18:26,306 --> 00:18:28,641 - I do my best. [laughter] 485 00:18:28,675 --> 00:18:30,310 - What got you into magic? 486 00:18:30,343 --> 00:18:33,313 - You know, watching magic, it kind of made me feel like, 487 00:18:33,346 --> 00:18:36,049 you have a real superpower, you know, like growing up. 488 00:18:36,049 --> 00:18:38,218 And I always loved comics and stuff, 489 00:18:38,251 --> 00:18:39,819 and that's the closest thing, right? 490 00:18:39,853 --> 00:18:41,454 Being a magician. So...yeah. 491 00:18:41,488 --> 00:18:42,622 [cheers and applause] 492 00:18:42,655 --> 00:18:43,790 - What does this mean to you? 493 00:18:43,823 --> 00:18:45,358 Why "AGT"? 494 00:18:45,392 --> 00:18:47,227 - You know, if you can do it on this stage, 495 00:18:47,260 --> 00:18:48,595 you could do it anywhere. - Yeah. 496 00:18:48,628 --> 00:18:50,663 - I've been watching this on television for years, 497 00:18:50,697 --> 00:18:52,665 and to possibly have a Vegas show 498 00:18:52,699 --> 00:18:54,801 to tour the world, it would be a dream come true. 499 00:18:54,834 --> 00:18:56,069 It really would. [cheers and applause] 500 00:18:56,102 --> 00:18:57,370 - And do you have any support? 501 00:18:57,404 --> 00:19:00,340 Your family support this? - My family does. 502 00:19:00,373 --> 00:19:02,475 They've been absolutely wonderful. 503 00:19:02,509 --> 00:19:05,178 You know, this past year, I lost my grandmother. 504 00:19:05,211 --> 00:19:07,547 She was one of my biggest supporters in magic. 505 00:19:07,580 --> 00:19:10,383 I remember a couple of years ago, I wanted to quit magic, 506 00:19:10,417 --> 00:19:13,019 and she said, "Don't you dare ever do that." 507 00:19:13,019 --> 00:19:16,289 And even at times when I wasn't performing 508 00:19:16,322 --> 00:19:18,792 a lot of shows, I always practiced. 509 00:19:18,825 --> 00:19:20,694 And this is a testament to stick-to-itiveness, 510 00:19:20,727 --> 00:19:21,695 and I'm happy to be here. 511 00:19:21,728 --> 00:19:22,696 - Good for you. 512 00:19:22,729 --> 00:19:25,265 [cheers and applause] 513 00:19:25,298 --> 00:19:26,533 - The stage is yours. 514 00:19:26,566 --> 00:19:28,468 - Let's do it. 515 00:19:28,501 --> 00:19:31,638 [cheers and applause] 516 00:19:36,276 --> 00:19:38,645 - He is nervous as can be. 517 00:19:38,678 --> 00:19:41,348 - [sighs] 518 00:19:43,683 --> 00:19:44,651 [laid-back music] 519 00:19:44,684 --> 00:19:45,852 "America's Got Talent." 520 00:19:45,885 --> 00:19:47,220 My name is Mervant. 521 00:19:47,253 --> 00:19:49,122 And I know you've seen a lot of magic on this show, 522 00:19:49,155 --> 00:19:51,791 but I want to show you something you've never seen 523 00:19:51,825 --> 00:19:53,793 with a deck of cards. 524 00:19:53,827 --> 00:19:56,596 I want you to watch each and every card closely. 525 00:19:56,629 --> 00:19:58,865 * * 526 00:19:58,898 --> 00:20:00,300 'Cause I have a little story for you. 527 00:20:00,333 --> 00:20:01,935 * * 528 00:20:01,968 --> 00:20:03,470 And it goes like this. 529 00:20:03,503 --> 00:20:07,507 * * 530 00:20:07,540 --> 00:20:08,942 52 cards. 531 00:20:08,975 --> 00:20:10,710 * * 532 00:20:10,744 --> 00:20:12,278 Check it out. 533 00:20:12,312 --> 00:20:15,215 * It goes one for the magic, two for illusion * 534 00:20:15,248 --> 00:20:18,318 * Three for the fact I can mix them both with a fusion * 535 00:20:18,351 --> 00:20:21,254 * Four for the suits of the playing cards that I'm using * 536 00:20:21,287 --> 00:20:24,257 * So I'ma be the only one performer who would do this * 537 00:20:24,290 --> 00:20:26,760 * Five finger discounts led me a decent sleight of hand * 538 00:20:26,793 --> 00:20:29,963 * I got a sixth sense for this, it's like I'm Spider-man * 539 00:20:29,996 --> 00:20:31,364 * Seven different wonders of the world * 540 00:20:31,398 --> 00:20:32,766 * There's some great ones * 541 00:20:32,799 --> 00:20:34,034 * Magic, music, illusion * 542 00:20:34,067 --> 00:20:35,435 * I'm trying to be the eighth one * 543 00:20:35,468 --> 00:20:36,970 * We make classics * 544 00:20:37,003 --> 00:20:38,505 * It's the fly version of Dai Vernon * 545 00:20:38,538 --> 00:20:40,540 * Look close, I'm talking eyes burning * 546 00:20:40,573 --> 00:20:42,442 * This is just another lesson * 547 00:20:42,475 --> 00:20:43,843 * I'm lucky like number seven * 548 00:20:43,877 --> 00:20:46,446 * Wouldn't believe this rap had five versions * 549 00:20:46,479 --> 00:20:49,983 * But the sixth set may be the best yet, you know why? * 550 00:20:50,016 --> 00:20:52,786 * 'Cause I wear a king suit, no tie * 551 00:20:52,819 --> 00:20:55,422 * Blindfolds on, I put 'em down with no eyes * 552 00:20:55,455 --> 00:20:58,124 * Cards disappear like in front of your nose * 553 00:20:58,158 --> 00:20:59,893 * I got one heart for two arts * 554 00:20:59,926 --> 00:21:01,594 * So I have to grind * 555 00:21:01,628 --> 00:21:03,963 * Otherwise, I'll be sitting around feeling asinine * 556 00:21:04,064 --> 00:21:07,067 * Jack of all trades, gold thoughts that I have to mine * 557 00:21:07,067 --> 00:21:08,935 * Always trying to change my two tens * 558 00:21:08,968 --> 00:21:10,236 * That's a paradigm * 559 00:21:10,270 --> 00:21:12,639 * A pair of dimes, I'd probably go see ya * 560 00:21:12,672 --> 00:21:15,075 * Pair of dimes, like Heidi and Sofía * 561 00:21:15,075 --> 00:21:16,276 [cheers and applause] 562 00:21:16,309 --> 00:21:17,844 * I'ma show 'em if they'll allow me * 563 00:21:17,877 --> 00:21:20,347 * To show you how I'm good with the jokes, like Howie * 564 00:21:20,380 --> 00:21:23,350 * Doing this for Simon so the world might hear me * 565 00:21:23,383 --> 00:21:26,186 * Crews to the tavern, get jacked like Terry * 566 00:21:26,219 --> 00:21:29,522 * So whether you were born a jack, a queen, or an ace * 567 00:21:29,556 --> 00:21:32,592 * Or raised as a diamond, joker, spade, or a eight * 568 00:21:32,625 --> 00:21:34,094 * There's 7 billion people in the world * 569 00:21:34,094 --> 00:21:35,795 * And we're all connected * 570 00:21:35,829 --> 00:21:38,498 * The different colors of the globe as the cards reflected * 571 00:21:38,531 --> 00:21:41,334 * They're all from the same box when the cards' collected * 572 00:21:41,368 --> 00:21:43,903 * So if the deck is incomplete, then we're all affected * 573 00:21:43,937 --> 00:21:46,873 * Be like the seven to the Q and the A3 * 574 00:21:46,906 --> 00:21:50,610 * To be like playing cards and spread L-O-V-E * 575 00:21:50,643 --> 00:21:53,179 Thank you. [cheers and applause] 576 00:21:53,213 --> 00:21:54,848 [uplifting pop music] 577 00:21:54,881 --> 00:21:56,249 Wow. 578 00:21:56,282 --> 00:21:57,751 * * 579 00:21:57,784 --> 00:22:00,787 Thank you. Oh, my God. [chuckles] 580 00:22:00,820 --> 00:22:03,256 - You can put that on the radio right now. 581 00:22:03,289 --> 00:22:05,759 [cheers and applause] - Thank you. 582 00:22:05,792 --> 00:22:07,727 - Wow is right. Sofía? 583 00:22:07,761 --> 00:22:11,364 - Well, this was definitely a first for me. 584 00:22:11,398 --> 00:22:14,300 Rap and magic at the same time? 585 00:22:14,334 --> 00:22:17,570 How do you even figure out that you could do this? 586 00:22:17,604 --> 00:22:19,606 - I am super inspired by watching musicals. 587 00:22:19,639 --> 00:22:22,175 I always wanted to like, write a hip-hop musical 588 00:22:22,208 --> 00:22:23,176 that had magic in it. 589 00:22:23,209 --> 00:22:24,644 - That's cool. 590 00:22:24,678 --> 00:22:26,713 - I do magic. Why not write a rap about that? 591 00:22:26,746 --> 00:22:28,581 [cheers and applause] 592 00:22:28,615 --> 00:22:30,984 - I had the best time watching you. 593 00:22:31,084 --> 00:22:32,519 It was fantastic. 594 00:22:32,552 --> 00:22:34,954 It was a fabulous, fabulous, fabulous audition. 595 00:22:34,988 --> 00:22:36,189 - Simon? 596 00:22:36,222 --> 00:22:38,792 - That was honestly incredible. 597 00:22:38,825 --> 00:22:40,727 - Thank you. [cheers and applause] 598 00:22:40,760 --> 00:22:44,397 - I mean, really, really incredible. 599 00:22:44,431 --> 00:22:46,833 I'm just--I'm actually quite angry with you, 600 00:22:46,866 --> 00:22:50,270 because why haven't you auditioned before? 601 00:22:50,303 --> 00:22:53,306 [cheers and applause] I mean, it was so slick. 602 00:22:53,340 --> 00:22:57,711 We were all literally like, "How the hell did you do that?" 603 00:22:57,744 --> 00:22:59,112 - Wow. Thank you. 604 00:22:59,145 --> 00:23:00,113 Thank you. 605 00:23:00,146 --> 00:23:01,281 - That was amazing. 606 00:23:01,314 --> 00:23:02,749 The best things are worth waiting for, 607 00:23:02,782 --> 00:23:07,454 and that was one of the best magic acts I have ever seen. 608 00:23:07,487 --> 00:23:10,156 And I feel the energy of your grandmother in the room 609 00:23:10,190 --> 00:23:13,827 right now, and she's making me give you the first vote of yes. 610 00:23:13,860 --> 00:23:16,363 [cheers and applause] 611 00:23:16,396 --> 00:23:17,797 Heidi? 612 00:23:17,831 --> 00:23:20,367 - I'm gonna give you a second yes, of course. 613 00:23:20,400 --> 00:23:21,935 [cheers and applause] 614 00:23:21,968 --> 00:23:23,303 - Sofía? 615 00:23:23,336 --> 00:23:24,304 - Three. 616 00:23:24,337 --> 00:23:26,172 [cheers and applause] - Simon? 617 00:23:26,206 --> 00:23:28,942 - I'm not gonna give you four yeses, 618 00:23:28,975 --> 00:23:31,845 I'm gonna give you 4,000 yeses. 619 00:23:31,878 --> 00:23:33,913 - Four yeses! 620 00:23:33,947 --> 00:23:36,316 - * Yeah * 621 00:23:36,349 --> 00:23:38,585 [cheers and applause] 622 00:23:38,618 --> 00:23:39,886 * * 623 00:23:39,919 --> 00:23:42,455 - Seems like a really nice guy. - That was great. 624 00:23:42,489 --> 00:23:44,657 That was so different. I've never seen that. 625 00:23:44,691 --> 00:23:46,393 Have you seen that? - Never. 626 00:23:46,426 --> 00:23:48,728 - Mervant, I can't wait to see what you got next. 627 00:23:48,762 --> 00:23:50,096 - I can't wait to either. 628 00:23:50,096 --> 00:23:52,365 - Congratulations, my man. God bless you. 629 00:23:52,399 --> 00:23:56,670 - * I wonder what it's like to be loved by you * 630 00:24:01,808 --> 00:24:03,309 - Oh! 631 00:24:03,343 --> 00:24:04,310 Give yourself 632 00:24:04,344 --> 00:24:05,779 a round of applause, 633 00:24:05,812 --> 00:24:07,380 because you guys are amazing! 634 00:24:07,414 --> 00:24:10,717 [cheers and applause] 635 00:24:10,750 --> 00:24:12,552 [somber music] 636 00:24:12,585 --> 00:24:14,154 [line ringing] 637 00:24:14,187 --> 00:24:15,889 - Hiya. 638 00:24:17,757 --> 00:24:20,060 - Oh. I'm about to go onstage now. 639 00:24:20,060 --> 00:24:21,227 I'm so nervous. 640 00:24:21,261 --> 00:24:22,495 I wish you was all here. 641 00:24:24,731 --> 00:24:25,832 - Thank you very much. 642 00:24:28,134 --> 00:24:30,503 - Love you too. Thank you. 643 00:24:30,537 --> 00:24:32,339 - Go out there, man. Make it happen. 644 00:24:32,372 --> 00:24:33,840 Brother, it's all you, man. 645 00:24:33,873 --> 00:24:35,608 We're waiting for you. Thank you, sir. 646 00:24:35,642 --> 00:24:36,776 - All right. Here we go. 647 00:24:36,810 --> 00:24:40,080 [cheers and applause] 648 00:24:40,080 --> 00:24:41,381 - Hi. 649 00:24:44,084 --> 00:24:45,418 - Hello. 650 00:24:45,452 --> 00:24:46,886 Welcome. 651 00:24:46,920 --> 00:24:48,688 - Thank you, thank you, thank you. 652 00:24:48,722 --> 00:24:49,989 - And who are you? 653 00:24:50,090 --> 00:24:52,359 - I am Lee Collinson. I'm 21. 654 00:24:52,392 --> 00:24:54,094 I'm from England. - Oh. 655 00:24:54,127 --> 00:24:55,528 [cheers and applause] - Wow. 656 00:24:55,562 --> 00:24:57,464 - Tell me what the dream is, Lee. 657 00:24:57,497 --> 00:25:00,033 - The dream is to just be making music. 658 00:25:00,033 --> 00:25:01,534 Whether that's a studio, whether that's touring, 659 00:25:01,568 --> 00:25:03,069 whether that's singing. 660 00:25:03,103 --> 00:25:06,339 I just want to be able to quit my day job and just do music. 661 00:25:06,373 --> 00:25:07,607 - What's the day job? 662 00:25:07,640 --> 00:25:10,276 - My day job is a fencer, not sword fighting. 663 00:25:10,310 --> 00:25:11,644 Everyone says sword fighting. [laughter] 664 00:25:11,678 --> 00:25:14,280 It's putting up fences, like domestic and gardens. 665 00:25:14,314 --> 00:25:15,782 - Have you been to America before? 666 00:25:15,815 --> 00:25:16,950 - No, first time. - Oh. 667 00:25:17,050 --> 00:25:19,452 - You like it? - Love it. 668 00:25:19,486 --> 00:25:20,954 The food is amazing. 669 00:25:21,054 --> 00:25:22,689 I'm paying for it, but it's amazing. 670 00:25:22,722 --> 00:25:25,658 - Okay, what's the song, and tell me, 671 00:25:25,692 --> 00:25:27,093 please, why you chose it? 672 00:25:27,127 --> 00:25:29,796 - It's Dermot Kennedy, uh, "Better Days." 673 00:25:29,829 --> 00:25:31,698 I chose it because recent times obviously 674 00:25:31,731 --> 00:25:33,299 have been really tough for everyone, 675 00:25:33,333 --> 00:25:35,168 and it's just saying, obviously, we're going up now. 676 00:25:35,201 --> 00:25:36,503 It's better to move on. 677 00:25:36,536 --> 00:25:38,171 Lost a friend during lockdown. 678 00:25:38,204 --> 00:25:39,239 Like, for me, it's very personal, 679 00:25:39,272 --> 00:25:40,573 so I love it. - Okay. 680 00:25:40,607 --> 00:25:43,977 And Lee, it's about what--half past 5:00, 6:00 681 00:25:44,077 --> 00:25:46,379 in the morning in the UK-- are they waiting for the call? 682 00:25:46,413 --> 00:25:48,081 - Yeah, yeah. Everyone's got alarms on. 683 00:25:48,114 --> 00:25:49,816 My mom's waiting, and yeah, so... 684 00:25:49,849 --> 00:25:52,085 - Aw. - All right, Lee, good luck. 685 00:25:52,118 --> 00:25:53,887 - Thank you very much. Thank you. 686 00:25:53,920 --> 00:25:55,088 [cheers and applause] 687 00:25:55,121 --> 00:25:57,323 - That's so cute. - Very. 688 00:26:02,362 --> 00:26:03,530 - That's gotta be hard. 689 00:26:03,563 --> 00:26:05,598 Being so far away from home, alone. 690 00:26:05,632 --> 00:26:07,233 - Never been here yet. 691 00:26:07,267 --> 00:26:08,802 - Thank you very much. 692 00:26:09,903 --> 00:26:11,338 [breathing shakily] 693 00:26:13,540 --> 00:26:16,576 [cheers and applause] 694 00:26:30,256 --> 00:26:33,226 [pensive music] 695 00:26:33,259 --> 00:26:34,461 * * 696 00:26:34,494 --> 00:26:36,629 - * See, better days are coming * 697 00:26:36,663 --> 00:26:39,499 * If no one told you * 698 00:26:39,532 --> 00:26:41,735 * I hate to hear you cryin' * 699 00:26:41,768 --> 00:26:44,237 * On the phone, dear * 700 00:26:44,270 --> 00:26:46,506 * For seven years runnin' * 701 00:26:46,539 --> 00:26:49,275 * You've been a soldier * 702 00:26:49,309 --> 00:26:51,544 * But better days are comin' * 703 00:26:51,578 --> 00:26:53,513 * See, better days are comin' for you * 704 00:26:53,546 --> 00:26:58,385 * Oh, so when the night feels like forever * 705 00:26:58,418 --> 00:27:02,922 * Oh, I'll remember what you said to me * 706 00:27:03,023 --> 00:27:05,358 * I know you've been hurtin' * 707 00:27:05,392 --> 00:27:07,594 * * 708 00:27:07,627 --> 00:27:12,198 * Waitin' on a train that just won't come * 709 00:27:12,232 --> 00:27:15,368 * The rain, it ain't permanent * 710 00:27:15,402 --> 00:27:19,372 * And soon, we'll be dancin' in the sun * 711 00:27:19,406 --> 00:27:21,474 * We'll be dancin' in the sun * 712 00:27:21,508 --> 00:27:24,277 * And we'll sing our song together * 713 00:27:24,310 --> 00:27:26,212 [cheers and applause] * Oh * 714 00:27:26,246 --> 00:27:30,250 * Sing our song together, no, no * 715 00:27:30,283 --> 00:27:32,686 * * 716 00:27:32,719 --> 00:27:36,089 * Your story's gonna change * 717 00:27:36,122 --> 00:27:38,324 * Just wait for better days * 718 00:27:38,358 --> 00:27:40,093 * You've seen so much pain * 719 00:27:40,126 --> 00:27:42,962 * Now, you don't even know * 720 00:27:43,063 --> 00:27:45,065 * That your story's gonna change * 721 00:27:45,098 --> 00:27:47,767 * Just wait for better days * 722 00:27:47,801 --> 00:27:52,939 * I promise you, I won't let go * 723 00:27:52,972 --> 00:27:55,775 [wild cheering] 724 00:27:55,809 --> 00:27:57,844 * I know you've been hurting * 725 00:27:57,877 --> 00:28:00,580 * * 726 00:28:00,613 --> 00:28:04,818 * Waiting on a train that just won't come, no * 727 00:28:04,851 --> 00:28:08,221 * The rain, it ain't permanent * 728 00:28:08,254 --> 00:28:11,658 * And soon, we'll be dancing in the sun * 729 00:28:11,691 --> 00:28:14,227 * We'll be dancing in the sun * 730 00:28:14,260 --> 00:28:20,700 * No, yeah * 731 00:28:20,734 --> 00:28:23,636 * Oh * 732 00:28:23,670 --> 00:28:28,475 * So we'll sing our song together, no, yeah * 733 00:28:28,508 --> 00:28:33,747 * I'ma sing our song together, sing, oh * 734 00:28:33,780 --> 00:28:36,783 * Sing our song together * 735 00:28:36,816 --> 00:28:39,819 [cheers and applause] Thank you very much. 736 00:28:40,553 --> 00:28:42,222 [uplifting music] 737 00:28:42,255 --> 00:28:43,857 Thank you, thank you, thank you. 738 00:28:43,890 --> 00:28:46,359 - * Holding back the flood in this skyscraper town * 739 00:28:46,393 --> 00:28:48,094 - Thank you. 740 00:28:48,128 --> 00:28:50,130 - Standing O from the judges. 741 00:28:50,163 --> 00:28:52,599 - * You gave all that sweat and blood * 742 00:28:52,632 --> 00:28:56,736 * Now you think you're gonna drown * 743 00:28:56,770 --> 00:28:59,239 * You can't tell that you're bigger than the sea * 744 00:28:59,272 --> 00:29:02,409 * That you're sinking in * 745 00:29:02,442 --> 00:29:03,543 - Good for you, Lee. 746 00:29:03,576 --> 00:29:05,412 - Thank you. - Howie. 747 00:29:05,445 --> 00:29:07,781 - People don't understand at home the pressure that is 748 00:29:07,814 --> 00:29:10,550 felt when somebody just walks out and stands on that stage. 749 00:29:10,583 --> 00:29:12,819 And then when you take somebody as young as you are, 750 00:29:12,852 --> 00:29:14,754 this is your first time in America. 751 00:29:14,788 --> 00:29:18,391 And for you to take all that pressure and just 752 00:29:18,425 --> 00:29:21,027 explode it off your shoulders and raise the roof 753 00:29:21,061 --> 00:29:23,663 in this room is truly amazing. 754 00:29:23,697 --> 00:29:24,831 [wild cheering] Great job. 755 00:29:24,864 --> 00:29:26,132 - Thank you, thank you, thank you. 756 00:29:26,166 --> 00:29:28,101 - Heidi? - Yes. 757 00:29:28,134 --> 00:29:29,569 - I think it was worth it, going on that 758 00:29:29,602 --> 00:29:31,438 14-hour plane ride to come here. 759 00:29:31,471 --> 00:29:32,906 - Yeah, yeah. - I really liked it. 760 00:29:32,939 --> 00:29:36,343 You can sing, you look great, you have stage presence. 761 00:29:36,376 --> 00:29:38,311 You nailed it. - Thank you very much. 762 00:29:38,345 --> 00:29:39,646 Thank you. - Sofía? 763 00:29:39,679 --> 00:29:40,914 - I don't know. 764 00:29:40,947 --> 00:29:42,949 For some reason, the moment you stood there 765 00:29:43,049 --> 00:29:45,285 and started talking, it was like, I love it. 766 00:29:45,318 --> 00:29:46,486 I know I'm gonna love it. 767 00:29:46,519 --> 00:29:47,554 I even told him, it's like, 768 00:29:47,587 --> 00:29:49,222 he has such a beautiful personality. 769 00:29:49,255 --> 00:29:50,690 - Thank you. - I was really hoping 770 00:29:50,724 --> 00:29:52,792 that you had a great voice too. [chuckles] 771 00:29:52,826 --> 00:29:54,928 And it was amazing. 772 00:29:54,961 --> 00:29:56,162 Good for you. - Thank you very much. 773 00:29:56,196 --> 00:29:57,497 Thank you. 774 00:29:57,530 --> 00:29:58,531 - You know what? 775 00:29:58,565 --> 00:30:00,900 There's something really charming 776 00:30:00,934 --> 00:30:03,103 and humble and likeable about you, 777 00:30:03,136 --> 00:30:05,605 and you probably don't even know how good you are. 778 00:30:05,638 --> 00:30:06,706 - Thank you. 779 00:30:06,740 --> 00:30:07,841 - And I hope this is the beginning 780 00:30:07,874 --> 00:30:09,376 of something really special for you. 781 00:30:09,409 --> 00:30:10,877 I really do. - Thank you very much. 782 00:30:10,910 --> 00:30:13,013 - Can we call your mom with you? 783 00:30:13,046 --> 00:30:14,414 - Oh, my God. - Yes, let's go. 784 00:30:14,447 --> 00:30:15,482 [cheers and applause] 785 00:30:15,515 --> 00:30:16,716 - Well, let's hope she answers. 786 00:30:16,750 --> 00:30:18,284 - You have your phone? 787 00:30:18,318 --> 00:30:20,220 Oh, here it is. Here it is. 788 00:30:20,253 --> 00:30:22,255 - Lee, come down here. - Come down here. 789 00:30:22,288 --> 00:30:23,790 Come down here. - Put her on FaceTime. 790 00:30:23,823 --> 00:30:25,959 - If she's just woken up, she's gonna kill me. 791 00:30:25,992 --> 00:30:27,394 - Oh my gosh, she's in pajamas. 792 00:30:27,427 --> 00:30:28,762 - We want to see what your mom looks like 793 00:30:28,795 --> 00:30:29,963 when she just wakes up. - Yeah. 794 00:30:29,996 --> 00:30:31,798 - If she doesn't answer, I'm very sorry. 795 00:30:31,831 --> 00:30:33,066 Oh, oh. [phone beeps] 796 00:30:33,099 --> 00:30:35,635 All right? - Is it FaceTime? 797 00:30:35,669 --> 00:30:36,970 - Mom, look. 798 00:30:37,003 --> 00:30:39,939 [cheers and applause] 799 00:30:39,973 --> 00:30:41,641 - [laughs] That's absolutely amazing. 800 00:30:41,675 --> 00:30:44,944 - The screens off. She's shy. Let me put this by the phone. 801 00:30:44,978 --> 00:30:47,414 Can you--can you hear us? - Yes. 802 00:30:47,447 --> 00:30:49,683 - This is Howie Mandel, American sex symbol. 803 00:30:49,716 --> 00:30:51,918 [laughter] Here. 804 00:30:51,951 --> 00:30:54,754 - We love your son. [cheers and applause] 805 00:30:54,788 --> 00:30:57,057 - Oh, my God. 806 00:30:57,090 --> 00:30:59,225 - Hi! [laughter] 807 00:30:59,259 --> 00:31:01,294 - What's your mom's name? - Sherry, Sherry. 808 00:31:01,327 --> 00:31:03,396 - Sherry? - Yeah? 809 00:31:03,430 --> 00:31:04,597 - Yeah, he was terrible. 810 00:31:04,631 --> 00:31:06,466 [laughter] 811 00:31:06,499 --> 00:31:10,704 Um, I just wanted to ask you why you put him on the plane. 812 00:31:10,737 --> 00:31:13,139 [laughter] 813 00:31:13,173 --> 00:31:14,674 - 'Cause he's absolutely wonderful 814 00:31:14,708 --> 00:31:16,242 and he does deserve to be there. 815 00:31:16,276 --> 00:31:19,879 - Okay, well, actually, I'm messing with you, Sherry. 816 00:31:19,913 --> 00:31:22,248 We haven't voted yet, but we just wanted to wake you up. 817 00:31:22,282 --> 00:31:24,851 And it was your son's idea to do this. 818 00:31:24,884 --> 00:31:26,519 - Don't blame me. You're gonna get me in trouble. 819 00:31:26,553 --> 00:31:28,355 - Anything you'd like to say to him? 820 00:31:28,388 --> 00:31:30,757 - Just I love him so much. 821 00:31:30,790 --> 00:31:33,593 - I love him so much. - Well, nice to talk to you. 822 00:31:33,626 --> 00:31:35,795 - Yeah, but we have to vote. - Oh, okay, fine. 823 00:31:35,829 --> 00:31:37,530 You can actually hear then, all right. 824 00:31:37,564 --> 00:31:41,101 We've never done this before. Lee's about to go back onstage. 825 00:31:41,101 --> 00:31:44,104 - She must be so confused. [chuckles] 826 00:31:44,104 --> 00:31:46,706 - We're going to start with someone called Howie. 827 00:31:46,740 --> 00:31:49,976 - Sherry, I want you to hear me 828 00:31:50,010 --> 00:31:52,946 give your son his first yes! 829 00:31:52,979 --> 00:31:54,247 - Thank you. [cheers and applause] 830 00:31:54,280 --> 00:31:55,815 - One down. Heidi? 831 00:31:55,849 --> 00:31:57,917 - It's a yes for me! - Thank you very much. 832 00:31:57,951 --> 00:32:01,421 - Sherry, good job. Yes! - Amazing. 833 00:32:01,454 --> 00:32:04,791 - Lee, Sherry, you have four yeses. 834 00:32:04,824 --> 00:32:06,292 Congratulations. - Thank you very much. 835 00:32:06,326 --> 00:32:09,329 [wild cheering] 836 00:32:15,168 --> 00:32:17,404 [cheers and applause] 837 00:32:20,640 --> 00:32:23,076 - Thank you very much. - Good for you. Well done. 838 00:32:23,076 --> 00:32:25,211 [cheers and applause] 839 00:32:26,780 --> 00:32:28,581 - Good luck in the competition. 840 00:32:28,615 --> 00:32:30,917 - Good luck. - Wow. 841 00:32:37,190 --> 00:32:38,391 - Thank you very much. 842 00:32:39,192 --> 00:32:40,427 - Thank you. 843 00:32:40,460 --> 00:32:41,828 - Love you too. 844 00:32:48,168 --> 00:32:49,169 [hooves clopping] 845 00:32:49,202 --> 00:32:50,470 - Pepino, what are you looking for? 846 00:32:50,503 --> 00:32:52,605 You looking for Heidi? Maybe she's over there. 847 00:32:52,639 --> 00:32:55,342 Nope. How about over there? 848 00:32:55,375 --> 00:32:57,010 No, not there. 849 00:32:57,110 --> 00:32:58,211 [upbeat music] 850 00:32:58,244 --> 00:33:00,513 - Okay, here we go, guys. Clearing stage. 851 00:33:01,181 --> 00:33:04,150 - Oh, wow. - Oh, no. 852 00:33:04,184 --> 00:33:06,786 - Is that real? - I want one. 853 00:33:06,820 --> 00:33:08,221 - Hello. - Hi. 854 00:33:08,254 --> 00:33:10,623 - Aw. 855 00:33:10,657 --> 00:33:12,726 - Who are you? - My name is David Lichman. 856 00:33:12,759 --> 00:33:14,227 I'm from Sacramento, California, 857 00:33:14,260 --> 00:33:15,895 and this is my friend Pepino. 858 00:33:15,929 --> 00:33:18,064 - Pepino? all: Aw! 859 00:33:18,064 --> 00:33:19,265 - Are you excited to be here? 860 00:33:19,299 --> 00:33:20,767 - Pepino, are you excited? 861 00:33:20,800 --> 00:33:22,502 - Aw. 862 00:33:22,535 --> 00:33:25,138 - All right, we want to see what Pepino will do for us. 863 00:33:25,171 --> 00:33:27,307 Good luck. - Thank you. 864 00:33:27,340 --> 00:33:28,608 - Good luck, Pepino. 865 00:33:28,641 --> 00:33:32,412 - He's wearing shoes. - The shoes, everything. 866 00:33:32,445 --> 00:33:34,981 - Pepino, here, here, here, here. Very good. 867 00:33:35,081 --> 00:33:36,082 [fanfare playing] 868 00:33:36,082 --> 00:33:38,718 Sit, sit. 869 00:33:38,752 --> 00:33:43,256 Sit, sit. Sit, sit. 870 00:33:43,289 --> 00:33:44,991 - He's a little nervous. 871 00:33:45,091 --> 00:33:46,926 - He's very interested in Heidi, and I think he's 872 00:33:46,960 --> 00:33:49,996 a little shy because he's now finally getting to meet you. 873 00:33:50,096 --> 00:33:52,365 - What about me? [laughter] 874 00:33:52,399 --> 00:33:57,937 - Sit, sit. Sit, sit. 875 00:33:57,971 --> 00:34:00,173 Pepino, sit. [laughter] 876 00:34:00,206 --> 00:34:01,541 - This isn't gonna go well, is it? 877 00:34:01,574 --> 00:34:04,744 - Sit. Good sitting, good sitting. 878 00:34:04,778 --> 00:34:06,946 Good, good, good, good, good. Sit. Very good! 879 00:34:07,047 --> 00:34:09,649 - Bravo! - He sat down. 880 00:34:09,683 --> 00:34:12,152 [cheers and applause] 881 00:34:12,185 --> 00:34:14,320 - Okay, here's the tricky part. [laughter] 882 00:34:16,189 --> 00:34:18,525 Let's go--oh. 883 00:34:18,558 --> 00:34:20,460 - Oh, God. [laughter] 884 00:34:20,493 --> 00:34:25,065 - All right. Sit, sit, sit, sit. 885 00:34:25,098 --> 00:34:26,099 [Pepino snorts] 886 00:34:26,132 --> 00:34:28,301 You know how to do this. [laughter] 887 00:34:28,335 --> 00:34:31,504 - Let's move on. - Oh. Okay, wish me luck. 888 00:34:31,538 --> 00:34:32,772 Cue the drumroll! 889 00:34:32,806 --> 00:34:34,741 [drumming] 890 00:34:34,774 --> 00:34:37,477 * * 891 00:34:37,510 --> 00:34:40,647 Sunday! Sunday! 892 00:34:40,680 --> 00:34:42,982 - Ah, there he goes. - This way, this way, this way. 893 00:34:43,083 --> 00:34:44,617 Here, here, here. - There he literally goes. 894 00:34:44,651 --> 00:34:45,985 [Terry laughs] 895 00:34:46,086 --> 00:34:47,287 - [chuckles] He wants out. 896 00:34:47,320 --> 00:34:49,522 - Goodbye, Pepino! 897 00:34:49,556 --> 00:34:50,890 - Pepino, here. - Let's go on with the show. 898 00:34:50,924 --> 00:34:52,692 Let's continue with the show. 899 00:34:52,726 --> 00:34:54,627 - Pepino, here. Here. 900 00:34:54,661 --> 00:34:55,829 - Next! - Here. 901 00:34:55,862 --> 00:34:58,565 * How lucky can one guy be? * 902 00:34:58,598 --> 00:35:00,033 - I'm, like, nervous because 903 00:35:00,033 --> 00:35:01,768 there are so many different types of acts here. 904 00:35:01,801 --> 00:35:02,802 - We got this. 905 00:35:02,836 --> 00:35:03,803 - It's the best of the best. 906 00:35:03,837 --> 00:35:05,171 It's "America's Got Talent." 907 00:35:05,205 --> 00:35:06,873 - * Ain't that a kick in the head? * 908 00:35:06,906 --> 00:35:08,508 - Hello. What is your name? 909 00:35:08,541 --> 00:35:10,343 - I'm Joe. I'm from Austria. 910 00:35:10,377 --> 00:35:13,079 I came here to perform a song dedicated to my wife. 911 00:35:13,113 --> 00:35:15,048 - Ah, that's nice. 912 00:35:15,048 --> 00:35:16,950 I want my husband to come and sing too. 913 00:35:17,050 --> 00:35:19,185 - Okay, we want to hear you sing. 914 00:35:19,219 --> 00:35:20,954 [slow ballad music] 915 00:35:21,054 --> 00:35:22,822 - * Close your eyes * 916 00:35:22,856 --> 00:35:26,726 * Give me your hand, darling * 917 00:35:26,760 --> 00:35:28,428 * Do you feel my heart beating? * 918 00:35:28,461 --> 00:35:30,196 [audience booing] 919 00:35:30,230 --> 00:35:33,166 * Do you understand * - Get off the stage! 920 00:35:33,199 --> 00:35:35,869 [buzzer] - * Do you feel the same? 921 00:35:35,902 --> 00:35:40,106 * Am I only dreaming * 922 00:35:40,140 --> 00:35:41,274 [buzzer] 923 00:35:41,307 --> 00:35:47,180 * Is this burning an eternal flame? * 924 00:35:47,213 --> 00:35:49,549 - No! - * Say my name * 925 00:35:49,582 --> 00:35:50,850 - I'm feeling hot. 926 00:35:50,884 --> 00:35:52,652 - * Sun shines through the rain * 927 00:35:52,686 --> 00:35:54,087 * A whole life so lonely * 928 00:35:54,120 --> 00:35:56,222 - I can feel the heat. He's on fire! 929 00:35:56,256 --> 00:35:57,624 - * And then come and ease the pain * 930 00:35:57,657 --> 00:36:00,293 - [screams] [buzzer] 931 00:36:00,326 --> 00:36:03,329 * I don't want to lose this feeling, oh * 932 00:36:03,363 --> 00:36:05,265 - Do not try this at home! 933 00:36:05,298 --> 00:36:09,102 - * Oh * - His head is on fire! 934 00:36:09,135 --> 00:36:11,338 [buzzer] 935 00:36:13,373 --> 00:36:14,507 - [shrieks] 936 00:36:14,541 --> 00:36:15,842 - Oh, my God. 937 00:36:15,875 --> 00:36:18,244 [audience booing] 938 00:36:20,547 --> 00:36:23,049 - I don't think your wife is gonna like this. 939 00:36:23,049 --> 00:36:24,784 - * Ain't that a hole in the boat * 940 00:36:24,818 --> 00:36:27,087 - Smells like a bad barbecue in here. 941 00:36:27,120 --> 00:36:28,388 - I think the good news is you've 942 00:36:28,421 --> 00:36:30,390 given us a good idea for a new show. 943 00:36:30,423 --> 00:36:33,059 When you're not very good, we just set fire to you. 944 00:36:33,093 --> 00:36:34,160 [laughter] 945 00:36:34,194 --> 00:36:35,929 - It's a no for me. - No. 946 00:36:35,962 --> 00:36:38,398 What is going on today? 947 00:36:38,431 --> 00:36:40,834 How can this be the first day? 948 00:36:40,867 --> 00:36:42,235 - * Beautiful * 949 00:36:42,268 --> 00:36:43,870 - All right, so who do we have coming up? 950 00:36:43,903 --> 00:36:46,072 - We have a guy who plays the violin with their feet. 951 00:36:46,106 --> 00:36:48,475 Someone that's dressed as a cow who plays the drums. 952 00:36:48,508 --> 00:36:50,877 And then some people who do yoga with goats and alpacas. 953 00:36:50,910 --> 00:36:52,712 [music distorts] 954 00:36:52,746 --> 00:36:54,581 - * Tell me quick * 955 00:36:54,614 --> 00:36:57,417 - Go ahead on your yoga mats and Warrior Pose. 956 00:36:57,450 --> 00:36:59,586 You goat this. - What are we doing? 957 00:36:59,619 --> 00:37:01,488 - I don't know. - It's coming. It's coming. 958 00:37:01,521 --> 00:37:03,323 * * 959 00:37:03,356 --> 00:37:04,758 [goat bleats] - Oh. 960 00:37:04,791 --> 00:37:08,128 - Hang on. We got this. The goats are just warming up. 961 00:37:08,161 --> 00:37:10,030 Here we go. Be ready, guys, be ready. 962 00:37:10,030 --> 00:37:11,531 They will now go back through. 963 00:37:11,564 --> 00:37:13,199 - What's happening? - Hang on. 964 00:37:13,233 --> 00:37:14,200 We goat this. 965 00:37:14,234 --> 00:37:16,503 [audience booing] 966 00:37:16,536 --> 00:37:18,171 - It didn't go too well. 967 00:37:18,204 --> 00:37:19,339 - We can take it up a notch 968 00:37:19,372 --> 00:37:20,674 when we get through to the next round. 969 00:37:20,707 --> 00:37:22,308 - Taking it up a notch from where you went 970 00:37:22,342 --> 00:37:23,710 is not a big deal. 971 00:37:23,743 --> 00:37:25,679 I could take it up a notch. [laughter] 972 00:37:25,712 --> 00:37:27,681 - I just want one goat. 973 00:37:27,714 --> 00:37:29,949 - We're supposed to judge, we're not supposed to take. 974 00:37:30,050 --> 00:37:31,618 [goat bleats] 975 00:37:31,651 --> 00:37:34,654 - Oh, I'm so happy that we were able to steal them. 976 00:37:34,688 --> 00:37:35,822 - Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. 977 00:37:35,855 --> 00:37:38,324 Guys. You guys are stealing livestock. 978 00:37:38,358 --> 00:37:39,659 - We only took two. 979 00:37:39,693 --> 00:37:41,261 They have, like, eight left for them. 980 00:37:41,294 --> 00:37:44,564 - Did you tell anybody or did you just go backstage and grab? 981 00:37:44,597 --> 00:37:46,700 * * 982 00:37:46,733 --> 00:37:48,802 - You ready to meet the judges? - I'm nervous. 983 00:37:48,835 --> 00:37:50,236 I'm scared of Simon, not gonna lie. 984 00:37:50,270 --> 00:37:51,705 - Oh, no, it's okay. He's--he's good. 985 00:37:51,738 --> 00:37:52,706 He's in a good mood right now. 986 00:37:52,739 --> 00:37:54,908 - Dreadful. Dreadful! 987 00:37:54,941 --> 00:37:56,776 * * 988 00:37:56,810 --> 00:37:58,144 - Hi, what's your name? 989 00:37:58,178 --> 00:38:00,747 - I'm Jack Grady. I'm from Cleveland, Ohio. 990 00:38:00,780 --> 00:38:02,182 - What are you gonna do for us? 991 00:38:02,215 --> 00:38:03,683 - I'm a magician. 992 00:38:03,717 --> 00:38:06,386 - Oh, wow. Good luck. 993 00:38:06,419 --> 00:38:07,420 [dramatic music] 994 00:38:07,454 --> 00:38:09,756 - Judges, I wrote you a poem. 995 00:38:09,789 --> 00:38:13,059 I mixed my poem with magic. 996 00:38:13,093 --> 00:38:16,396 Have you ever seen Shin Lim do this? 997 00:38:16,429 --> 00:38:21,067 We take a bottle-- becomes a glass. 998 00:38:21,101 --> 00:38:23,536 Where'd it go? It's in my-- 999 00:38:23,570 --> 00:38:25,305 - Oh. [buzzers] 1000 00:38:25,338 --> 00:38:29,943 - No! No! [audience booing] 1001 00:38:30,043 --> 00:38:31,111 - Wow. 1002 00:38:31,144 --> 00:38:34,714 - That was a long trip from Ohio to LA... 1003 00:38:34,748 --> 00:38:38,284 [chuckling] To last 30 seconds. 1004 00:38:38,318 --> 00:38:40,487 - It's a no for me. - For me, it's also a no. 1005 00:38:40,520 --> 00:38:42,722 - Nope. - It's gonna be a no. 1006 00:38:42,756 --> 00:38:43,790 - * Tell me quick * 1007 00:38:43,823 --> 00:38:45,125 - Bye! 1008 00:38:45,158 --> 00:38:47,594 - Why would you wait in line all day long to do that? 1009 00:38:47,627 --> 00:38:50,196 - I told you Simon was the one I need to worry about. 1010 00:38:50,230 --> 00:38:52,565 - Yeah, well, Howie didn't like it either. 1011 00:38:52,599 --> 00:38:55,869 And Heidi, and Sofía. - Well, what can you do? 1012 00:38:55,902 --> 00:38:58,204 - Oh, my God. How do we start the new season like this? 1013 00:38:58,238 --> 00:38:59,606 [laughter] 1014 00:38:59,639 --> 00:39:00,840 - We need somebody good. 1015 00:39:01,808 --> 00:39:04,010 - Coming up... 1016 00:39:04,010 --> 00:39:07,013 - This is the most original thing I've ever seen. 1017 00:39:07,013 --> 00:39:08,314 - They love it! 1018 00:39:08,348 --> 00:39:10,917 - I don't think there's anything else to say. 1019 00:39:11,017 --> 00:39:12,085 They love you. 1020 00:39:18,291 --> 00:39:19,592 [light music] 1021 00:39:19,626 --> 00:39:20,827 - This is about to be the first time people 1022 00:39:20,860 --> 00:39:22,095 have ever seen anything like this. 1023 00:39:22,128 --> 00:39:24,698 * * 1024 00:39:24,731 --> 00:39:27,167 My name is Ben Lapidus. I'm 29. 1025 00:39:27,200 --> 00:39:29,135 I'm from Doylestown, Pennsylvania. 1026 00:39:29,169 --> 00:39:30,770 And I'm a singer-songwriter. 1027 00:39:30,804 --> 00:39:33,340 As a kid, I had, like, a ukulele that 1028 00:39:33,373 --> 00:39:35,041 I found in the garage and I would sit and just, like, 1029 00:39:35,075 --> 00:39:36,876 play melodies that I had heard. 1030 00:39:36,910 --> 00:39:38,578 I was mostly raised by my mom. 1031 00:39:38,611 --> 00:39:42,148 My dad passed away when I was six. 1032 00:39:42,182 --> 00:39:44,818 Totally unexpected. 1033 00:39:44,851 --> 00:39:47,454 I just couldn't handle it, and I started 1034 00:39:47,487 --> 00:39:49,122 writing songs and recording them. 1035 00:39:49,155 --> 00:39:52,859 I've just been...yeah. 1036 00:39:52,892 --> 00:39:54,294 Music was my lifeline. 1037 00:39:54,327 --> 00:39:55,662 - Why "AGT"? 1038 00:39:55,695 --> 00:39:57,764 - It's the biggest stage in the world and this 1039 00:39:57,797 --> 00:39:59,632 is what I want to do with my life. 1040 00:39:59,666 --> 00:40:02,469 I'm gonna be performing an original song, 1041 00:40:02,502 --> 00:40:05,638 and I hope that it resonates with the judges. 1042 00:40:05,672 --> 00:40:07,107 [cheers and applause] 1043 00:40:07,140 --> 00:40:08,108 - Hello. - Hi. 1044 00:40:08,141 --> 00:40:09,476 - Welcome. 1045 00:40:09,509 --> 00:40:11,277 Tell us who are you? 1046 00:40:11,311 --> 00:40:12,545 - My name is Ben Lapidus. 1047 00:40:12,579 --> 00:40:14,714 I am a singer-songwriter. [cheers and applause] 1048 00:40:14,748 --> 00:40:17,984 - So how long have you been a singer-songwriter? 1049 00:40:18,018 --> 00:40:20,687 - I've been writing songs since I was 14, 1050 00:40:20,720 --> 00:40:22,455 and I've just never stopped. 1051 00:40:22,489 --> 00:40:23,923 - Are you making money doing this? 1052 00:40:23,957 --> 00:40:25,725 - For work, I'm a sound designer 1053 00:40:25,759 --> 00:40:27,927 for narrative podcasts. 1054 00:40:27,961 --> 00:40:31,798 And this is just something I always do and never stopped, 1055 00:40:31,831 --> 00:40:34,234 so I'm just so thrilled to be here, you know? 1056 00:40:34,267 --> 00:40:35,702 [cheers and applause] 1057 00:40:35,735 --> 00:40:37,404 - What song are you gonna sing for us? 1058 00:40:37,437 --> 00:40:38,538 - I'm gonna sing an original. 1059 00:40:38,571 --> 00:40:39,639 - Yippee! 1060 00:40:39,673 --> 00:40:41,007 Good luck to you, Ben. - Thank you. 1061 00:40:41,041 --> 00:40:42,108 Thank you. Thank you. 1062 00:40:42,142 --> 00:40:44,177 Thank you. [cheers and applause] 1063 00:40:55,522 --> 00:40:59,426 * When I get pasta at a restaurant * 1064 00:40:59,459 --> 00:41:05,799 * And the waiter comes around with a Parmesan cheese * 1065 00:41:05,832 --> 00:41:10,603 * And he says Parmesan and I say, "Please" * 1066 00:41:10,637 --> 00:41:13,306 * He gives me a spoonful * 1067 00:41:13,340 --> 00:41:15,542 * And says, "Would you like more?" * 1068 00:41:15,575 --> 00:41:19,079 * And I say sure, as if it's no big deal * 1069 00:41:19,112 --> 00:41:22,215 * As if it's not my reason for * 1070 00:41:22,248 --> 00:41:27,554 * Choosing an Italian restaurant in the first place * 1071 00:41:27,587 --> 00:41:29,089 [laughter] 1072 00:41:29,089 --> 00:41:31,991 * He looks at me and says, "Is that good?" * 1073 00:41:33,693 --> 00:41:36,262 * Yeah, that's good, thanks * [laughter] 1074 00:41:36,296 --> 00:41:42,302 * I always want more Parmesan, but I'm embarrassed * 1075 00:41:42,335 --> 00:41:47,774 * I always want more Parmesan, but I'm embarrassed * 1076 00:41:47,807 --> 00:41:49,109 - That's me. 1077 00:41:49,142 --> 00:41:51,111 - * Why are they so stingy? * 1078 00:41:51,111 --> 00:41:53,713 * Is there a shortage of Parmesan? * 1079 00:41:53,747 --> 00:41:57,384 * Is it really that expensive? * 1080 00:41:57,417 --> 00:42:00,487 * I just want more cheese, is that so wrong? * 1081 00:42:00,520 --> 00:42:02,489 * Just leave it at the table * 1082 00:42:02,522 --> 00:42:03,890 [buzzer] 1083 00:42:03,923 --> 00:42:07,360 * For God's sake, I'm a grown-up * 1084 00:42:07,394 --> 00:42:08,962 * I have rights * 1085 00:42:09,062 --> 00:42:11,831 * And I will not be shamed for my cheese intake * 1086 00:42:11,865 --> 00:42:13,333 [buzzer] 1087 00:42:13,366 --> 00:42:18,071 * I always want more Parmesan, but I'm embarrassed * 1088 00:42:18,071 --> 00:42:21,474 * I will not remain silent * 1089 00:42:21,508 --> 00:42:24,811 * I will not give in * 1090 00:42:24,844 --> 00:42:30,583 * I will die before I let big Parma win * 1091 00:42:30,617 --> 00:42:32,352 - Yeah! - More cheese! 1092 00:42:32,385 --> 00:42:35,889 * I always want more Parmesan, but I'm embarrassed * 1093 00:42:35,922 --> 00:42:38,358 - Me too! 1094 00:42:38,391 --> 00:42:43,563 * I always want more Parmesan, but I'm embarrassed * 1095 00:42:43,596 --> 00:42:45,265 - I gave him a buzzer! 1096 00:42:45,298 --> 00:42:51,438 - * I always want more Parmesan, but I'm embarrassed * 1097 00:42:51,471 --> 00:42:53,106 [buzzer] 1098 00:42:53,139 --> 00:42:55,675 * I always want more Parmesan * 1099 00:42:55,709 --> 00:42:57,477 [audience booing] 1100 00:42:57,510 --> 00:43:00,213 - What is going on? 1101 00:43:00,246 --> 00:43:02,215 [audience booing] 1102 00:43:02,248 --> 00:43:06,086 - That was beautiful. What a beautiful lyric. 1103 00:43:06,119 --> 00:43:08,922 - I feel the same way. I always want more Parmesan. 1104 00:43:08,955 --> 00:43:10,924 I was right there, I know, I know. 1105 00:43:10,957 --> 00:43:12,759 Why are they so stingy on the Parmesan? 1106 00:43:12,792 --> 00:43:14,327 - I hate bloody Parmesan. 1107 00:43:14,361 --> 00:43:16,496 - What? - It's disgusting. 1108 00:43:16,529 --> 00:43:18,398 - What? - No. 1109 00:43:18,431 --> 00:43:20,066 - I don't know why I'm even having 1110 00:43:20,100 --> 00:43:22,369 this conversation anyway, because... 1111 00:43:22,402 --> 00:43:25,839 I don't like Parmesan, I don't like your song. 1112 00:43:25,872 --> 00:43:29,175 [audience booing] So I'm saying no. 1113 00:43:29,209 --> 00:43:32,078 - Howie, what do you think? 1114 00:43:32,112 --> 00:43:34,614 - I got to say I didn't-- I didn't love it. 1115 00:43:34,647 --> 00:43:36,149 - Sofía? 1116 00:43:36,182 --> 00:43:38,685 - It's a no, I don't know what was happening. 1117 00:43:38,718 --> 00:43:39,886 [crowd chanting] Parmesan! Parmesan! 1118 00:43:39,919 --> 00:43:43,957 - Wow. - Oh, my God. 1119 00:43:43,990 --> 00:43:46,626 - Parmesan! Parmesan! 1120 00:43:46,659 --> 00:43:48,228 - No, no. 1121 00:43:48,261 --> 00:43:49,896 - Parmesan! Parmesan! 1122 00:43:49,929 --> 00:43:51,398 Yes! 1123 00:43:51,431 --> 00:43:52,832 This is what's up! 1124 00:43:52,866 --> 00:43:55,402 - Parmesan! Parmesan! Parmesan! Parmesan! 1125 00:43:55,435 --> 00:43:57,137 - See, maybe we have to hear it again, 1126 00:43:57,170 --> 00:43:58,405 and then it maybe grows on us. 1127 00:43:58,438 --> 00:43:59,773 - No! [cheers and applause] 1128 00:43:59,806 --> 00:44:01,207 - They want it! 1129 00:44:01,241 --> 00:44:03,777 They want it! 1130 00:44:03,810 --> 00:44:06,179 [cheers and applause] 1131 00:44:06,212 --> 00:44:08,815 - Come on, Ben. Do it again, Ben. 1132 00:44:08,848 --> 00:44:10,650 Do it again! 1133 00:44:10,684 --> 00:44:13,219 - Let's go. Parmesan! 1134 00:44:13,253 --> 00:44:19,726 - * I always want more Parmesan, but I'm embarrassed * 1135 00:44:19,759 --> 00:44:26,132 * I always want more Parmesan, but I'm embarrassed * 1136 00:44:26,166 --> 00:44:29,302 * I will not remain silent * 1137 00:44:29,336 --> 00:44:32,572 * I will not give in * 1138 00:44:32,605 --> 00:44:39,512 * I will die before I let big Parma win * 1139 00:44:39,546 --> 00:44:46,453 * I always want more Parmesan, but I'm embarrassed * 1140 00:44:46,486 --> 00:44:50,523 * I always want more Parmesan * 1141 00:44:50,557 --> 00:44:52,225 * But I'm embarrassed * 1142 00:44:52,258 --> 00:44:54,227 Everybody! 1143 00:44:54,260 --> 00:45:00,533 all: * I always want more Parmesan, but I'm embarrassed * 1144 00:45:00,567 --> 00:45:07,040 * I always want more Parmesan, but I'm embarrassed * 1145 00:45:07,040 --> 00:45:09,576 - * I'm embarrassed * 1146 00:45:09,609 --> 00:45:11,611 [cheers and applause] 1147 00:45:11,644 --> 00:45:15,048 [yelling] The people want more Parmesan! 1148 00:45:15,048 --> 00:45:16,349 Give it to 'em! 1149 00:45:16,383 --> 00:45:18,818 [loud nonsensical shouting] 1150 00:45:18,852 --> 00:45:21,054 Just a little bit of Parmesan! 1151 00:45:21,054 --> 00:45:24,157 Please! Please! - Just put it on the plate! 1152 00:45:24,190 --> 00:45:28,928 - Okay, Ben. Ben. 1153 00:45:28,962 --> 00:45:30,930 [REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight this Feeling"] 1154 00:45:30,964 --> 00:45:32,365 - Yes! - You know what? 1155 00:45:32,399 --> 00:45:33,767 Um... 1156 00:45:33,800 --> 00:45:35,335 I want to kill you right now, 'cause... 1157 00:45:35,368 --> 00:45:36,870 - Yeah, me too. - I love you, Simon. 1158 00:45:36,903 --> 00:45:40,073 - I can't get that "I want more Parmesan" 1159 00:45:40,073 --> 00:45:41,241 out of my brain. 1160 00:45:41,274 --> 00:45:42,976 Take the X away. 1161 00:45:43,076 --> 00:45:44,511 I'm giving you a yes. 1162 00:45:44,544 --> 00:45:49,582 - * I can't fight this feeling any longer * 1163 00:45:49,616 --> 00:45:51,084 - Me too. 1164 00:45:51,084 --> 00:45:53,753 - * And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow * 1165 00:45:53,787 --> 00:45:55,922 - Let's go! - Howie, come on. 1166 00:45:55,955 --> 00:45:57,290 - No! [record scratches] 1167 00:45:57,323 --> 00:45:59,092 [audience booing] - Okay. 1168 00:45:59,092 --> 00:46:00,560 - Sofía! 1169 00:46:00,593 --> 00:46:02,495 [crowd chanting] Sofía! Sofía! 1170 00:46:02,529 --> 00:46:04,631 - Listen. 1171 00:46:04,664 --> 00:46:07,467 [crowd chanting] Sofía! Sofía! 1172 00:46:07,500 --> 00:46:09,636 - They love it! 1173 00:46:09,669 --> 00:46:11,938 It's the power of the people. 1174 00:46:12,038 --> 00:46:13,773 - Sometimes you got to listen to the public. 1175 00:46:13,807 --> 00:46:17,610 - Okay, so, I guess I'm gonna have to say yes! 1176 00:46:17,644 --> 00:46:21,047 - * And I can't fight this feeling anymore * 1177 00:46:21,047 --> 00:46:23,583 - Yes! 1178 00:46:23,616 --> 00:46:25,285 - Ah! 1179 00:46:25,318 --> 00:46:26,853 - * I've forgotten what I've started fighting for * 1180 00:46:26,886 --> 00:46:30,223 - Thank you. Thank you. 1181 00:46:30,256 --> 00:46:33,660 - * It's time to bring this ship into the shore * 1182 00:46:33,693 --> 00:46:36,963 - You guys are crazy. 1183 00:46:37,063 --> 00:46:40,266 - No, I'm not kidding. - You're insane. 1184 00:46:40,300 --> 00:46:43,470 - I'll tell you why, I couldn't get the song out of my head. 1185 00:46:43,503 --> 00:46:45,171 - Yeah, it was a horrific song 1186 00:46:45,205 --> 00:46:47,574 and now we're gonna have to hear this guy again. 1187 00:46:47,607 --> 00:46:49,843 - We got the Parmesan! 1188 00:46:49,876 --> 00:46:53,913 It's all for you. Oh, my God. Give me a little. 1189 00:46:53,947 --> 00:46:56,449 - Parmesan! Parmesan! Parmesan! 1190 00:46:56,483 --> 00:46:58,885 [audience joins in] Parmesan! Parmesan! Parmesan! 1191 00:46:58,918 --> 00:47:02,222 Parmesan! Parmesan! Parmesan! Parmesan! 1192 00:47:02,255 --> 00:47:06,059 - * Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore * 1193 00:47:10,663 --> 00:47:11,798 - [over speaker] Please bring some more cable, 1194 00:47:11,831 --> 00:47:12,799 ASAP, guys. 1195 00:47:12,832 --> 00:47:14,434 - Hi, I'm Terry, what's your name? 1196 00:47:14,467 --> 00:47:15,869 - My name is Celia. 1197 00:47:15,902 --> 00:47:17,570 - And what are you gonna do here today? 1198 00:47:17,604 --> 00:47:19,673 - Today on "AGT," I'm gonna be a ventriloquist. 1199 00:47:19,706 --> 00:47:21,274 - * Like a heartbeat * 1200 00:47:21,307 --> 00:47:23,343 - My name is Celia Munoz, I'm 36, 1201 00:47:23,376 --> 00:47:26,379 and I am a trained opera singer. 1202 00:47:26,413 --> 00:47:28,214 I had an opera career. 1203 00:47:28,248 --> 00:47:29,582 And then two years ago, 1204 00:47:29,616 --> 00:47:31,751 I was watching this video of Terry Fator. 1205 00:47:31,785 --> 00:47:34,087 [puppet sings] 1206 00:47:34,120 --> 00:47:37,824 And I say, "What? Is he singing?" 1207 00:47:37,857 --> 00:47:39,225 It was like, "Wow." 1208 00:47:39,259 --> 00:47:40,827 And then I saw Darci. 1209 00:47:40,860 --> 00:47:43,463 [puppet sings] 1210 00:47:43,496 --> 00:47:45,498 And then I say, I'm gonna try that night. 1211 00:47:45,532 --> 00:47:48,068 So I keep practicing and doing shows in Spain. 1212 00:47:48,101 --> 00:47:50,303 And I wanted to come to AGT because 1213 00:47:50,337 --> 00:47:52,238 this is the place for this art form. 1214 00:47:52,272 --> 00:47:53,873 - * New lease on life * 1215 00:47:53,907 --> 00:47:56,576 - So I mean, if I get to win "America's Got Talent" 1216 00:47:56,609 --> 00:47:58,211 and get my own show... 1217 00:47:58,244 --> 00:48:02,015 I get goosebumps just thinking about it. [chuckles] 1218 00:48:02,015 --> 00:48:04,484 - * Everything's gonna be all right * 1219 00:48:04,517 --> 00:48:07,287 [cheers and applause] 1220 00:48:07,320 --> 00:48:11,324 * * 1221 00:48:13,360 --> 00:48:14,894 - Hello. - Hello. 1222 00:48:14,928 --> 00:48:16,563 - Welcome. - Thank you. 1223 00:48:16,596 --> 00:48:17,731 - What's your name, please? 1224 00:48:17,764 --> 00:48:19,332 - My name is Celia. - How old are you? 1225 00:48:19,366 --> 00:48:21,768 - I'm 36. - 36. Where are you from? 1226 00:48:21,801 --> 00:48:24,037 - I'm from Spain. - I knew that. 1227 00:48:24,037 --> 00:48:26,172 [cheers and applause] 1228 00:48:26,206 --> 00:48:28,908 So you flown in to do the show, Celia? 1229 00:48:28,942 --> 00:48:31,511 - Yeah. - Is this your full time job? 1230 00:48:31,544 --> 00:48:34,080 - And was an opera singer. - Wow. 1231 00:48:34,114 --> 00:48:37,083 - But now I'm a ventriloquist. - Oh, me too. 1232 00:48:37,117 --> 00:48:39,819 - Fantastic. - Since two years, yes. 1233 00:48:39,853 --> 00:48:42,222 - How did you go from opera singer to ventricle-ouist? 1234 00:48:42,255 --> 00:48:45,625 - Good question. [laughter] 1235 00:48:45,658 --> 00:48:49,362 - I mean, I was having fun-- having a red wine. 1236 00:48:49,396 --> 00:48:52,298 A nice-- [laughter] 1237 00:48:52,332 --> 00:48:54,968 And I saw--I saw Terry Fator by chance 1238 00:48:55,068 --> 00:48:58,304 in the YouTube, and I say, wow, what is that? 1239 00:48:58,338 --> 00:48:59,739 I'm gonna try this. 1240 00:48:59,773 --> 00:49:01,241 I'm gonna try this and then I say, I'm gonna go 1241 00:49:01,274 --> 00:49:03,176 to "America's Got Talent," and then... 1242 00:49:03,209 --> 00:49:05,412 [cheers and applause] 1243 00:49:05,445 --> 00:49:07,280 - Terry Fator. 1244 00:49:07,313 --> 00:49:09,082 - Well, that--that is quick. 1245 00:49:09,115 --> 00:49:12,252 Normally, people take about 20 years to learn how to do this, 1246 00:49:12,285 --> 00:49:14,020 and you've done it in two years. 1247 00:49:14,020 --> 00:49:15,321 - I try my best. [laughter] 1248 00:49:15,355 --> 00:49:16,423 - Well, you better. 1249 00:49:16,456 --> 00:49:20,126 Okay, Celia, good luck. 1250 00:49:20,160 --> 00:49:23,263 [cheers and applause] 1251 00:49:26,366 --> 00:49:28,835 [footsteps tapping] 1252 00:49:30,637 --> 00:49:32,472 [audience member coughs] 1253 00:49:33,540 --> 00:49:35,308 - I'm nervous for this. 1254 00:49:35,342 --> 00:49:38,144 - I would like to show you how a ventriloquist 1255 00:49:38,178 --> 00:49:41,047 gets ready before going on a stage. 1256 00:49:41,047 --> 00:49:44,050 All the voices you are gonna hear are coming from me. 1257 00:49:44,050 --> 00:49:45,719 [audience member coughs] 1258 00:49:46,753 --> 00:49:48,688 I have my props. 1259 00:49:48,722 --> 00:49:51,825 I have my voice. And now... 1260 00:49:53,426 --> 00:49:55,195 I'll find some music. 1261 00:49:56,062 --> 00:49:57,564 [radio turns on, static] 1262 00:49:57,597 --> 00:50:00,433 - [in radio voice] Welcome to 9:00 radio. The radio-- 1263 00:50:00,467 --> 00:50:02,435 [radio switches, static] 1264 00:50:02,469 --> 00:50:05,605 [Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You" plays on radio] 1265 00:50:05,638 --> 00:50:11,544 * Lovin' you is easy, 'cause you're beautiful * 1266 00:50:11,578 --> 00:50:12,812 [radio static] 1267 00:50:12,846 --> 00:50:18,451 * Has anyone ever sung you a lullaby * 1268 00:50:18,485 --> 00:50:19,719 - Wow. 1269 00:50:19,753 --> 00:50:22,355 - * You can fly above the rainclouds * 1270 00:50:22,389 --> 00:50:25,725 * Close your eyes * 1271 00:50:25,759 --> 00:50:29,329 * Let the melody carry you * 1272 00:50:29,362 --> 00:50:32,799 * Leave all your fears behind * - Whoa, that's crazy. 1273 00:50:32,832 --> 00:50:39,673 -* And float across the rainbow sky to once upon a time * 1274 00:50:39,706 --> 00:50:45,045 * I believe in miracles * 1275 00:50:45,078 --> 00:50:46,780 * * 1276 00:50:46,813 --> 00:50:51,284 * I believe that love will conquer all * 1277 00:50:51,317 --> 00:50:53,486 [cheers and applause] - Yeah! 1278 00:50:53,520 --> 00:50:57,490 * I believe that anything is pos-- * 1279 00:50:57,524 --> 00:51:00,894 [phone ringing] 1280 00:51:00,927 --> 00:51:02,295 Sorry. 1281 00:51:02,328 --> 00:51:03,730 Manolo. 1282 00:51:03,763 --> 00:51:05,198 [nasal voice] Yeah, hello, hello. 1283 00:51:05,231 --> 00:51:06,866 [normal] I can't talk now. I'm in "America's Got Talent." 1284 00:51:06,900 --> 00:51:08,401 [nasal voice] Oh, "America's Got Talent"? 1285 00:51:08,435 --> 00:51:09,703 "America's Got Talent"? [laughter] 1286 00:51:09,736 --> 00:51:12,072 [normal] Yes, yes. I can't talk now. 1287 00:51:12,072 --> 00:51:13,606 I'm on the stage right now. 1288 00:51:13,640 --> 00:51:15,442 [nasal voice] Okay. And Sofía Vergara? 1289 00:51:15,475 --> 00:51:17,143 [normal] Yes, Sofía Vergara. She's here. She's here. 1290 00:51:17,177 --> 00:51:18,678 [laughter] 1291 00:51:18,712 --> 00:51:19,846 Okay. 1292 00:51:19,879 --> 00:51:22,682 We--we talk later, Manolo, okay? Okay. 1293 00:51:22,716 --> 00:51:24,417 [nasal voice] Sofía Vergara. Sofía Vergara. 1294 00:51:24,451 --> 00:51:25,585 [normal] See ya, see ya. 1295 00:51:25,618 --> 00:51:26,786 [cheers and applause] [radio static] 1296 00:51:26,820 --> 00:51:30,090 * And I believe again the moment when * 1297 00:51:30,123 --> 00:51:33,360 * I saw you here tonight * 1298 00:51:33,393 --> 00:51:36,262 * Now once upon a time * 1299 00:51:36,296 --> 00:51:40,734 * Has never felt more right * 1300 00:51:40,767 --> 00:51:42,202 [cheers and applause] - Wow. 1301 00:51:42,235 --> 00:51:46,573 - * Ah! Ah! * 1302 00:51:46,606 --> 00:51:48,308 - Oh, here we go. 1303 00:51:49,676 --> 00:51:55,348 - * More right! * 1304 00:51:55,382 --> 00:51:56,683 [music stops] 1305 00:51:56,716 --> 00:51:59,753 [cheers and applause] 1306 00:52:06,493 --> 00:52:08,595 - Wow. 1307 00:52:08,628 --> 00:52:10,263 [upbeat pop music] 1308 00:52:10,296 --> 00:52:14,501 - * The lights are shining like the sun out tonight * 1309 00:52:14,534 --> 00:52:16,269 - That's unbelievable, Celia. 1310 00:52:16,302 --> 00:52:17,637 - I don't even know what to say, 1311 00:52:17,671 --> 00:52:19,305 that was such as surprise. 1312 00:52:19,339 --> 00:52:20,740 That was so different 1313 00:52:20,774 --> 00:52:22,175 than anything that we've ever seen. 1314 00:52:22,208 --> 00:52:25,345 - Thank you, thank you, thank you so much. 1315 00:52:25,378 --> 00:52:27,447 - * Can't get any better, no * 1316 00:52:27,480 --> 00:52:31,751 - I have to say it was kind of refreshing not having, 1317 00:52:31,785 --> 00:52:33,219 like, some weird puppet coming out of a box. 1318 00:52:33,253 --> 00:52:34,654 [laughter] 1319 00:52:34,688 --> 00:52:37,123 So I actually like that you put a little twist on it. 1320 00:52:37,157 --> 00:52:39,626 - Thank you. I appreciate it. 1321 00:52:39,659 --> 00:52:41,227 - Yeah, I agree. 1322 00:52:41,261 --> 00:52:43,496 You know, this is the most original thing 1323 00:52:43,530 --> 00:52:45,098 I've ever seen, I am seeing-- 1324 00:52:45,098 --> 00:52:48,101 [cheers and applause] - Yes. 1325 00:52:48,101 --> 00:52:51,104 - The dial is up here on season 17, like it's never been up, 1326 00:52:51,104 --> 00:52:53,340 and you just turned the dial to 11. 1327 00:52:53,373 --> 00:52:56,509 [cheers and applause] - Thank you. 1328 00:52:56,543 --> 00:52:57,644 Thank you so much. 1329 00:52:57,677 --> 00:52:58,678 - You are fantastic, and you know it. 1330 00:52:58,712 --> 00:52:59,713 - Celia... 1331 00:52:59,746 --> 00:53:01,381 I would say, yeah, 1332 00:53:01,414 --> 00:53:03,683 in all the years we have 1333 00:53:03,717 --> 00:53:06,186 seen a ventriloquist act, 1334 00:53:06,219 --> 00:53:09,689 this is the best, original, most creative version. 1335 00:53:09,723 --> 00:53:12,525 [cheers and applause] 1336 00:53:12,559 --> 00:53:14,194 * * 1337 00:53:14,227 --> 00:53:15,362 Okay, we've got to vote now. 1338 00:53:15,395 --> 00:53:17,364 Howie, yes or no? - Yes. 1339 00:53:17,397 --> 00:53:19,599 - Okay. - Yes. 1340 00:53:21,334 --> 00:53:22,569 - Si! 1341 00:53:23,903 --> 00:53:27,607 - Celia, you have quatro si. 1342 00:53:27,640 --> 00:53:29,442 [cheers and applause] 1343 00:53:29,476 --> 00:53:31,511 - Thank you so much. 1344 00:53:31,544 --> 00:53:32,846 Thank you everybody. 1345 00:53:32,879 --> 00:53:35,348 [cheers and applause] 1346 00:53:35,382 --> 00:53:38,084 - * Don't wanna jinx it * 1347 00:53:38,084 --> 00:53:43,089 * Don't let go, let go of me * 1348 00:53:43,123 --> 00:53:44,624 - Oh, my God. 1349 00:53:44,657 --> 00:53:45,925 - Was that amazing? 1350 00:53:45,959 --> 00:53:49,129 We've seen more things this year that are done 1351 00:53:49,162 --> 00:53:51,431 in an original, like, more different than-- 1352 00:53:51,464 --> 00:53:52,899 - Well, that was different. 1353 00:53:52,932 --> 00:53:55,669 - You are so special. 1354 00:53:55,702 --> 00:53:57,604 You've only been doing it for two years. 1355 00:53:57,637 --> 00:53:58,872 - Yes. 1356 00:53:58,905 --> 00:54:01,041 - You could be the next Terry Fator. 1357 00:54:01,074 --> 00:54:02,108 - Wow. Thank you. 1358 00:54:02,142 --> 00:54:03,243 - Congratulations. 1359 00:54:03,276 --> 00:54:04,477 Celebrate. 1360 00:54:04,511 --> 00:54:06,546 - * I just can't stop dancing * 1361 00:54:11,651 --> 00:54:13,219 - * Ooh, girl, you're shining * 1362 00:54:13,253 --> 00:54:15,288 - So we are setting up for the next act. 1363 00:54:15,321 --> 00:54:17,857 - It's the animal act. Please roll out the mat. 1364 00:54:17,891 --> 00:54:20,427 [dogs barking] 1365 00:54:20,460 --> 00:54:21,494 - Are they dogs? 1366 00:54:21,528 --> 00:54:22,762 - I think it's gonna be cats. 1367 00:54:22,796 --> 00:54:25,065 [dogs barking, yelping] 1368 00:54:25,065 --> 00:54:27,801 - Here we go, guys. - All right, go right on up. 1369 00:54:27,834 --> 00:54:30,737 Bye, guys. Aw, they're so cute. 1370 00:54:30,770 --> 00:54:32,772 - * I kinda like it, how ya out of my league * 1371 00:54:32,806 --> 00:54:34,507 [cheers and applause] - Whoa. 1372 00:54:34,541 --> 00:54:36,209 - * Like a movie star from a silver screen * 1373 00:54:36,242 --> 00:54:38,078 * You're one of a kind, livin' in a world gone plastic * 1374 00:54:38,111 --> 00:54:40,080 - Ah, I want the yellow one! 1375 00:54:40,080 --> 00:54:41,815 - * Baby, you're so classic * 1376 00:54:41,848 --> 00:54:44,751 * Oh * 1377 00:54:44,784 --> 00:54:45,952 - Aw. 1378 00:54:45,985 --> 00:54:46,953 [Heidi laughs] 1379 00:54:46,986 --> 00:54:48,455 - Hi. 1380 00:54:48,488 --> 00:54:50,724 - What's your name, please? - My name is Veronika. 1381 00:54:50,757 --> 00:54:52,292 - And where are you from? 1382 00:54:52,325 --> 00:54:54,794 - I'm from Oxford, Florida, and I live on a farm. 1383 00:54:54,828 --> 00:54:55,862 - Nice. 1384 00:54:55,895 --> 00:54:56,896 - One of the questions, you know, 1385 00:54:56,930 --> 00:54:58,264 I like to ask, 'cause I think 1386 00:54:58,298 --> 00:55:00,700 I know the answer is: do you have any pets? 1387 00:55:00,734 --> 00:55:02,135 [laughter] - Uh... 1388 00:55:02,168 --> 00:55:06,406 I have 27 horses, 3 camels-- 1389 00:55:06,439 --> 00:55:07,907 - Camel? - Camels, yes. 1390 00:55:07,941 --> 00:55:11,044 Three ponies, eight goats, 1391 00:55:11,044 --> 00:55:16,483 50 doves, around 50 chickens, 1392 00:55:16,516 --> 00:55:19,285 15 dogs, and 13 cats. 1393 00:55:19,319 --> 00:55:21,688 - Wow! - Wow. 1394 00:55:21,721 --> 00:55:23,390 - How old are you? Sorry. - I'm 12. 1395 00:55:23,423 --> 00:55:25,091 - We love animal acts on this show. 1396 00:55:25,125 --> 00:55:26,493 I've got to be honest with you. 1397 00:55:26,526 --> 00:55:29,496 We had a horse who was cute, but hopeless. 1398 00:55:29,529 --> 00:55:31,197 [laughter] 1399 00:55:31,231 --> 00:55:35,902 So, please, be amazing because we really need you to be great. 1400 00:55:35,935 --> 00:55:37,103 - No pressure. 1401 00:55:37,137 --> 00:55:38,772 - Thank you. - Good luck. 1402 00:55:38,805 --> 00:55:41,541 [cheers and applause] 1403 00:55:45,679 --> 00:55:48,148 [BTS' "Butter"] 1404 00:55:48,181 --> 00:55:50,283 [upbeat pop music] 1405 00:55:50,316 --> 00:55:54,487 - * Smooth like butter, like a criminal undercover * 1406 00:55:54,521 --> 00:55:56,589 * Hot like summer, yeah * 1407 00:55:56,623 --> 00:55:57,757 * I'm making you sweat like that * 1408 00:55:57,791 --> 00:55:59,192 * Break it down * 1409 00:55:59,225 --> 00:56:03,063 * Ooh, a side step, right-left, to my beat * 1410 00:56:03,096 --> 00:56:04,798 [laughter] 1411 00:56:04,831 --> 00:56:09,836 * High like the moon, rock with me, baby * 1412 00:56:09,869 --> 00:56:11,471 * Know that I got that heat * 1413 00:56:11,504 --> 00:56:14,441 * Let me show you 'cause talk is cheap * 1414 00:56:14,474 --> 00:56:16,643 * Side step, right-left, to my beat * 1415 00:56:16,676 --> 00:56:18,311 * Get it, let it roll * 1416 00:56:18,345 --> 00:56:20,880 * Ooh, when I look in the mirror * 1417 00:56:20,914 --> 00:56:23,116 * I'll melt your heart into two * 1418 00:56:23,149 --> 00:56:25,051 * I got that superstar glow, so * 1419 00:56:25,051 --> 00:56:26,886 * Ooh * 1420 00:56:26,920 --> 00:56:30,557 * Side step, right-left, to my beat * 1421 00:56:30,590 --> 00:56:31,925 - Oh! 1422 00:56:31,958 --> 00:56:33,126 * High like the moon, rock with me * 1423 00:56:33,159 --> 00:56:34,461 - Aw, look at him. 1424 00:56:34,494 --> 00:56:36,062 - * Get it, let it roll * 1425 00:56:36,062 --> 00:56:38,565 * Ice on my wrist, I'm the nice guy * 1426 00:56:38,598 --> 00:56:40,600 * Got the right body and the right mind * 1427 00:56:40,633 --> 00:56:42,602 * Rolling up the party, got the right vibe * 1428 00:56:42,635 --> 00:56:44,904 * Smooth like butter * 1429 00:56:44,938 --> 00:56:47,307 * Fresh boy, pull up and we lay low * 1430 00:56:47,340 --> 00:56:49,075 - Look at the red, they're together. 1431 00:56:49,075 --> 00:56:51,511 - I love them! 1432 00:56:51,544 --> 00:56:53,079 - * You know that I got that heat * 1433 00:56:53,113 --> 00:56:55,615 * Let me show you 'cause talk is cheap * 1434 00:56:55,648 --> 00:56:58,151 * Side step, right-left, to my beat * 1435 00:56:58,184 --> 00:57:00,653 * Get it, let it roll * 1436 00:57:02,022 --> 00:57:03,289 - Yeah! 1437 00:57:04,457 --> 00:57:06,459 - * We gon' make you rock, and you say * 1438 00:57:06,493 --> 00:57:09,029 * We gon' make you bounce, and you say * 1439 00:57:09,029 --> 00:57:11,765 [laughter] - Quick change! 1440 00:57:11,798 --> 00:57:13,233 - * Get it, let it roll * 1441 00:57:13,266 --> 00:57:17,604 * Side step, right-left, rock with me, baby * 1442 00:57:17,637 --> 00:57:19,039 * You know that I got that heat * 1443 00:57:19,072 --> 00:57:21,941 * Let me show you 'cause talk is cheap * 1444 00:57:22,042 --> 00:57:23,510 * Side step, right-left, to my beat * 1445 00:57:23,543 --> 00:57:24,511 - I love that. 1446 00:57:24,544 --> 00:57:26,246 - * Get it, let it roll * 1447 00:57:26,279 --> 00:57:27,614 - Whoa! 1448 00:57:27,647 --> 00:57:30,183 [cheers, laughter] 1449 00:57:30,216 --> 00:57:32,952 - Yeah! [cheers and applause] 1450 00:57:33,053 --> 00:57:34,320 - * Get it, let it * 1451 00:57:34,354 --> 00:57:35,455 [music stops] 1452 00:57:35,488 --> 00:57:38,091 [cheers and applause] 1453 00:57:38,124 --> 00:57:41,294 - Amazing, Veronika! 1454 00:57:41,327 --> 00:57:43,763 [uplifting music] 1455 00:57:43,797 --> 00:57:49,703 * * 1456 00:57:49,736 --> 00:57:51,705 - She got the little one. 1457 00:57:52,772 --> 00:57:54,207 - Sofía? 1458 00:57:54,240 --> 00:57:57,711 - I mean, I'm in shock. This was so amazing, beautiful. 1459 00:57:57,744 --> 00:58:00,447 There was so much happening, 1460 00:58:00,480 --> 00:58:02,015 even the quick change. - And they're listening to us. 1461 00:58:02,015 --> 00:58:04,551 Look. - I know, they're listening. 1462 00:58:04,584 --> 00:58:06,853 - Look, he's going back to his seat. 1463 00:58:06,886 --> 00:58:08,421 - That one's like a cat. 1464 00:58:08,455 --> 00:58:10,023 - What's his name? - Woodia. 1465 00:58:10,023 --> 00:58:11,424 - Woodia? - Uh-huh. 1466 00:58:11,458 --> 00:58:13,593 - Come back we're talking to you. 1467 00:58:13,626 --> 00:58:16,029 [laughter] - Oh, my God. 1468 00:58:16,029 --> 00:58:17,297 I'll take that one. 1469 00:58:17,330 --> 00:58:18,698 [Veronika giggles] - Okay, now he's listening. 1470 00:58:18,732 --> 00:58:20,033 Howie? 1471 00:58:20,066 --> 00:58:23,303 - Not only did you dazzle us with original, like, 1472 00:58:23,336 --> 00:58:24,938 from the quick change, but you are 1473 00:58:25,038 --> 00:58:27,173 a great performer, and you surprised us. 1474 00:58:27,207 --> 00:58:28,274 I loved it. 1475 00:58:28,308 --> 00:58:29,576 - Heidi? 1476 00:58:29,609 --> 00:58:32,178 - I mean, you're adorable. I love all your friends. 1477 00:58:32,212 --> 00:58:34,881 I love the quick change, I love how they were dancing together. 1478 00:58:34,914 --> 00:58:37,550 I mean, they were just such amazing listeners. 1479 00:58:37,584 --> 00:58:38,852 Very well done. 1480 00:58:38,885 --> 00:58:40,120 [cheers and applause] 1481 00:58:40,153 --> 00:58:41,187 - Thank you. 1482 00:58:41,221 --> 00:58:43,456 - Look it, uh, it was everything. 1483 00:58:43,490 --> 00:58:48,061 They are so, so smart. 1484 00:58:48,061 --> 00:58:50,597 We've never, ever had an act where the animals 1485 00:58:50,630 --> 00:58:52,866 actually have listened to what we've had to say. 1486 00:58:52,899 --> 00:58:54,167 Normally, they just ignore us. 1487 00:58:54,200 --> 00:58:55,268 [record scratches] 1488 00:58:55,301 --> 00:58:56,469 - Not Woodia. - Apart from Woodia. 1489 00:58:56,503 --> 00:58:58,204 - Not Woodia. - Woodia. 1490 00:58:58,238 --> 00:59:01,441 - He likes to be in his seat. - I'm saying a nice thing. 1491 00:59:01,474 --> 00:59:03,176 [dog barks, growls] 1492 00:59:03,209 --> 00:59:05,078 - Okay, we're ready to vote. 1493 00:59:05,111 --> 00:59:06,479 Howie? - Yes. 1494 00:59:06,513 --> 00:59:08,848 - Heidi? - Second yes. 1495 00:59:08,882 --> 00:59:11,051 - Sofía? - Yes. 1496 00:59:11,084 --> 00:59:15,021 - You have four huge woofs, which is dog for yes. 1497 00:59:15,055 --> 00:59:17,791 [cheers and applause] 1498 00:59:17,824 --> 00:59:19,092 * * 1499 00:59:19,125 --> 00:59:21,027 - Thank you so much. 1500 00:59:21,027 --> 00:59:22,495 - Well done. 1501 00:59:23,863 --> 00:59:25,331 Look how well they listen. 1502 00:59:25,365 --> 00:59:26,700 [dog barks] 1503 00:59:26,733 --> 00:59:30,170 - Veronika, how do you feel? - Excited. 1504 00:59:30,203 --> 00:59:32,339 - Was that amazing? - Yes, it was. 1505 00:59:32,372 --> 00:59:33,940 - I don't think we've seen an animal act 1506 00:59:34,040 --> 00:59:35,342 where they hit every beat. 1507 00:59:35,375 --> 00:59:36,743 - What are your friends gonna think 1508 00:59:36,776 --> 00:59:38,044 when you come back home? 1509 00:59:38,044 --> 00:59:39,813 - They're gonna be like, "Wow." 1510 00:59:39,846 --> 00:59:43,516 - * Dream big and live your story * 1511 00:59:47,420 --> 00:59:48,388 [birds chirping] 1512 00:59:48,421 --> 00:59:49,389 [alarm clock beeping] 1513 00:59:49,422 --> 00:59:52,258 [dramatic piano music] 1514 00:59:52,292 --> 00:59:58,098 * * 1515 00:59:58,131 --> 01:00:00,367 - * Killing the game, 'bout to catch a body * 1516 01:00:00,400 --> 01:00:02,736 * Passed the Harley, Dukie on the Ducati * 1517 01:00:02,769 --> 01:00:04,871 * Timbaland, Khaled, Scott Storch, Birdman * 1518 01:00:04,904 --> 01:00:06,840 * God[..], man, everybody got Bugattis * 1519 01:00:06,873 --> 01:00:08,375 * But I'ma keep it hella nineteen eighty seven * 1520 01:00:08,408 --> 01:00:10,076 * Head into the dealership and drop a stack * 1521 01:00:10,110 --> 01:00:12,779 - The banners. Oh, it's official. 1522 01:00:12,812 --> 01:00:15,715 [shouting] What is this? Oh! 1523 01:00:16,983 --> 01:00:17,951 - I like the kicks. 1524 01:00:17,984 --> 01:00:19,119 - Oh, thank you. 1525 01:00:19,152 --> 01:00:20,987 Crazy part is my brother designed 'em. 1526 01:00:21,021 --> 01:00:22,622 - Really? - So he designs shoes, right. 1527 01:00:22,655 --> 01:00:24,557 - Here we go, so folks, in that aisle there. 1528 01:00:24,591 --> 01:00:26,126 Grab your seats. Grab your seats. 1529 01:00:26,159 --> 01:00:28,094 - What's your name, my man? - I'm Mike E. Winfield. 1530 01:00:28,128 --> 01:00:29,629 - And what are you gonna be doing on "AGT"? 1531 01:00:29,662 --> 01:00:31,564 - Hey, you know what? I tell jokes. 1532 01:00:31,598 --> 01:00:32,966 [sax playing] 1533 01:00:32,999 --> 01:00:34,134 [buzzer] 1534 01:00:34,167 --> 01:00:37,137 [audience booing] [sax continues playing] 1535 01:00:37,170 --> 01:00:38,371 [buzzer] 1536 01:00:38,405 --> 01:00:39,773 - What does your family think about you 1537 01:00:39,806 --> 01:00:41,241 going after this comedy dream? 1538 01:00:41,274 --> 01:00:43,643 - My whole family, they're really proud of me, you know? 1539 01:00:43,677 --> 01:00:47,347 And if I win, I can take care of my wife, 1540 01:00:47,380 --> 01:00:49,916 our son, her son, you know? 1541 01:00:49,949 --> 01:00:52,585 There is some weight on my shoulders because 1542 01:00:52,619 --> 01:00:54,254 everyone doesn't get this opportunity. 1543 01:00:54,287 --> 01:00:55,388 - Right. 1544 01:00:55,422 --> 01:00:56,690 - You just want your jokes to land. 1545 01:00:56,723 --> 01:00:58,925 [cheers and applause] 1546 01:00:58,958 --> 01:01:01,461 - * I'm headed downtown, cruising through the alley * 1547 01:01:01,494 --> 01:01:03,530 * Tip-toeing in the street like Dally * 1548 01:01:03,563 --> 01:01:05,765 * I'ma lick that, stick that, break her off, Kit-Kat 1549 01:01:05,799 --> 01:01:07,867 * Snuck her in backstage, you don't need a wristband * 1550 01:01:07,901 --> 01:01:09,135 * Dope! * 1551 01:01:09,169 --> 01:01:11,471 - What is your name? - I'm Mike E. Winfield. 1552 01:01:11,504 --> 01:01:13,173 - Mike E., what is your age? 1553 01:01:13,206 --> 01:01:15,809 - So I'm like 20s to like 30s and stuff, you know all that? 1554 01:01:15,842 --> 01:01:18,778 - Oh, okay. [laughter] 1555 01:01:18,812 --> 01:01:20,280 - Where are you from? 1556 01:01:20,313 --> 01:01:21,681 - I'm originally from Baltimore. 1557 01:01:21,715 --> 01:01:24,651 I did an adequate time in Sacramento--a lot of love. 1558 01:01:24,684 --> 01:01:25,785 - And what do you do? 1559 01:01:25,819 --> 01:01:27,921 - You know what? I tell jokes, you know? 1560 01:01:27,954 --> 01:01:31,257 - How long you been doing this? - Over 15 years. 1561 01:01:31,291 --> 01:01:33,360 - So do you even remember the first time 1562 01:01:33,393 --> 01:01:34,661 you step on a stage? 1563 01:01:34,694 --> 01:01:36,529 - Oh, my gosh, do I remember? 1564 01:01:36,563 --> 01:01:38,765 Yeah, it was a Tuesday night open mic. 1565 01:01:38,798 --> 01:01:41,735 And I get onstage with bright lights 1566 01:01:41,768 --> 01:01:43,336 and arms crossed, and they're down there 1567 01:01:43,370 --> 01:01:47,273 all staring at me, and I just kind of freeze. 1568 01:01:47,307 --> 01:01:49,009 [laughter] 1569 01:01:49,109 --> 01:01:50,910 So the fact that I came back, that means there's 1570 01:01:50,944 --> 01:01:52,312 something wrong with me. 1571 01:01:52,345 --> 01:01:53,546 [laughs] 1572 01:01:53,580 --> 01:01:55,315 - Okay, so show us what is wrong with you. 1573 01:01:55,348 --> 01:01:56,850 - Okay, thank you. 1574 01:01:56,883 --> 01:01:59,486 [cheers and applause] 1575 01:01:59,519 --> 01:02:02,322 Thank you very much. Thank you. 1576 01:02:04,057 --> 01:02:05,792 I, uh... 1577 01:02:05,825 --> 01:02:07,360 I, uh... 1578 01:02:09,429 --> 01:02:12,265 I love older moms. 1579 01:02:12,298 --> 01:02:13,500 [laughter] 1580 01:02:13,533 --> 01:02:16,703 Like, I like it when her kids just moved out. 1581 01:02:17,971 --> 01:02:21,775 I can set up my computer in the extra bedroom, you know? 1582 01:02:21,808 --> 01:02:24,411 I got married to an older woman. 1583 01:02:24,444 --> 01:02:25,712 I got a stepson. 1584 01:02:25,745 --> 01:02:27,380 It's cool being a parent to a kid 1585 01:02:27,414 --> 01:02:30,216 that's close to your age. 1586 01:02:30,250 --> 01:02:32,318 I call him step-man. 1587 01:02:33,420 --> 01:02:35,555 He drove me here. 1588 01:02:35,588 --> 01:02:38,158 That's my step-homeboy, man. 1589 01:02:38,191 --> 01:02:39,459 And it's a weird dynamic. 1590 01:02:39,492 --> 01:02:41,094 If you see it, he's like 6'2" with chest hair. 1591 01:02:41,094 --> 01:02:43,163 I don't have any, you know? 1592 01:02:44,297 --> 01:02:46,099 Teenage boys can be gross. 1593 01:02:46,099 --> 01:02:47,467 You know when they're doing inappropriate stuff 1594 01:02:47,500 --> 01:02:49,102 on their laptop, because when you walk in on them, 1595 01:02:49,135 --> 01:02:50,670 they'll slam it down really fast 1596 01:02:50,704 --> 01:02:53,440 and then ask you some irrelevant question. 1597 01:02:53,473 --> 01:02:54,641 I walk in on step-man. 1598 01:02:54,674 --> 01:02:57,677 He's like, "Who's running for Congress?" 1599 01:02:57,711 --> 01:02:59,446 [laughter] 1600 01:02:59,479 --> 01:03:01,281 I'm like, "Oh." 1601 01:03:01,314 --> 01:03:03,750 Like, step-man! 1602 01:03:03,783 --> 01:03:06,619 I quit my job at the grocery store. 1603 01:03:06,653 --> 01:03:08,088 Step-man's like, "What we gonna do 1604 01:03:08,121 --> 01:03:09,522 for money, Step-Mike?" 1605 01:03:09,556 --> 01:03:12,659 I'm like, "Hey, don't worry about it, okay?" 1606 01:03:12,692 --> 01:03:14,060 And I worked at this grocery store 1607 01:03:14,060 --> 01:03:15,495 for a lot of hateful years. 1608 01:03:15,528 --> 01:03:19,532 Why is it when you hate your job they won't fire you? 1609 01:03:19,566 --> 01:03:20,867 [laughter] 1610 01:03:20,900 --> 01:03:22,902 - It's true. It's true. 1611 01:03:24,070 --> 01:03:26,072 - And now, look, I worked in the worst 1612 01:03:26,072 --> 01:03:27,440 department at the grocery store. 1613 01:03:27,474 --> 01:03:29,442 Not the meat, not produce, not the freezer. 1614 01:03:29,476 --> 01:03:31,077 I worked in the steal department. 1615 01:03:31,077 --> 01:03:33,079 You're familiar with the steal department, right? 1616 01:03:33,113 --> 01:03:35,081 Self-checkout lane? 1617 01:03:35,081 --> 01:03:36,750 [laughter] 1618 01:03:36,783 --> 01:03:39,919 I got paid to watch people steal all day. 1619 01:03:41,087 --> 01:03:42,989 And people think you stupid, like, you know when they're 1620 01:03:43,089 --> 01:03:44,457 gonna rob you when they're ringing up their stuff. 1621 01:03:44,491 --> 01:03:45,959 They always gotta look back up at you. 1622 01:03:45,992 --> 01:03:48,094 They're like, "Boop, boop." 1623 01:03:48,728 --> 01:03:51,564 [laughter] 1624 01:03:51,598 --> 01:03:53,099 This one dude tried to humiliate me. 1625 01:03:53,099 --> 01:03:54,401 Like, I knew he was gonna rob us 1626 01:03:54,434 --> 01:03:56,503 'cause I'm looking at him, he's looking at me. 1627 01:03:56,536 --> 01:03:59,339 I'm like, "Just steal it." 1628 01:03:59,372 --> 01:04:02,342 But he tries to play me in front of the entire store. 1629 01:04:02,375 --> 01:04:03,877 While he's ringing his stuff up, 1630 01:04:03,910 --> 01:04:06,446 he makes the beep noise with his mouth. 1631 01:04:07,647 --> 01:04:08,882 He didn't even do it right. 1632 01:04:08,915 --> 01:04:10,550 Like, you gotta act this out, go all in. 1633 01:04:10,583 --> 01:04:11,818 Raise your pitch, at least. 1634 01:04:11,851 --> 01:04:13,787 He's like... [deep voice] "Beep." 1635 01:04:14,954 --> 01:04:18,391 I'm like, "The produce is not even supposed to make a sound." 1636 01:04:19,259 --> 01:04:21,828 You're beeping unbeepable stuff. 1637 01:04:23,430 --> 01:04:25,198 Hey, you guys, I'm Mike E. Winfield. 1638 01:04:25,231 --> 01:04:26,666 Thank you very much. Thank you. 1639 01:04:26,700 --> 01:04:29,502 [wild cheering] 1640 01:04:29,536 --> 01:04:32,639 * * 1641 01:04:32,672 --> 01:04:35,675 Oh, stop it. Oh... 1642 01:04:35,709 --> 01:04:38,411 Thank you. Thank you. 1643 01:04:38,445 --> 01:04:39,579 - Look at these people. 1644 01:04:39,612 --> 01:04:40,947 [audience chanting] 1645 01:04:40,980 --> 01:04:42,248 - They're standing up! 1646 01:04:44,217 --> 01:04:45,318 - Wow. 1647 01:04:45,352 --> 01:04:46,986 Wow, thank you so much. 1648 01:04:47,087 --> 01:04:49,255 - I mean, I don't think there's anything else to say. 1649 01:04:49,289 --> 01:04:50,690 They love you. 1650 01:04:50,724 --> 01:04:51,791 I love you. 1651 01:04:51,825 --> 01:04:53,193 - Thank you. 1652 01:04:53,226 --> 01:04:55,628 - It's amazing, your energy, your smile. 1653 01:04:55,662 --> 01:04:56,830 I loved it. 1654 01:04:56,863 --> 01:04:58,331 - Aw, thank you. - Howie. 1655 01:04:58,365 --> 01:05:02,168 - Everything you say is memorable, is authentic. 1656 01:05:02,202 --> 01:05:05,372 Your smile, your persona. You're great. 1657 01:05:05,405 --> 01:05:06,439 You're great. - Bravo! 1658 01:05:06,473 --> 01:05:09,142 - Wow--wow. I appreciate it. 1659 01:05:09,175 --> 01:05:10,477 - Heidi. 1660 01:05:10,510 --> 01:05:12,746 - You are fantastic. And then there's this face. 1661 01:05:12,779 --> 01:05:14,381 - Thank you. - Look at this face. 1662 01:05:14,414 --> 01:05:15,548 [laughs] 1663 01:05:15,582 --> 01:05:17,283 - That face is just so cute. 1664 01:05:17,317 --> 01:05:18,551 - Why don't you mention his face? 1665 01:05:18,585 --> 01:05:19,719 - Isn't his face so cute? 1666 01:05:19,753 --> 01:05:20,954 all: Yeah! 1667 01:05:21,054 --> 01:05:24,591 - [playfully] Stop it-- stop it! 1668 01:05:24,624 --> 01:05:26,059 - Simon, what do you think? 1669 01:05:26,059 --> 01:05:28,061 - Well, you have a real star quality about you, Mike. 1670 01:05:28,061 --> 01:05:29,195 - He does. - You really do. 1671 01:05:29,229 --> 01:05:30,563 - Absolutely. 1672 01:05:30,597 --> 01:05:33,199 - We could never do this show without an audience. 1673 01:05:33,233 --> 01:05:35,135 Particularly with an act like yourself. 1674 01:05:35,168 --> 01:05:38,304 And this audience loved you. I mean, you could tell. 1675 01:05:38,338 --> 01:05:40,807 - Thank you, Simon. Thank you all! 1676 01:05:40,840 --> 01:05:42,509 I appreciate you! 1677 01:05:42,542 --> 01:05:45,445 - And, Mike, look, we always say an audition on this show, 1678 01:05:45,478 --> 01:05:47,380 two minutes literally can change your life. 1679 01:05:47,414 --> 01:05:49,282 Maybe this is one of those auditions. 1680 01:05:49,315 --> 01:05:50,483 I've got a good feeling about you. 1681 01:05:50,517 --> 01:05:51,751 - Thank you. 1682 01:05:51,785 --> 01:05:53,353 - Well, we're gonna start voting. 1683 01:05:53,386 --> 01:05:55,422 Simon. - Yes. 1684 01:05:55,455 --> 01:05:57,524 - Me, yes. 1685 01:05:57,557 --> 01:05:58,758 - Yes. 1686 01:05:58,792 --> 01:06:00,160 - Four yeses! 1687 01:06:00,193 --> 01:06:03,129 [cheers and applause] 1688 01:06:03,163 --> 01:06:04,531 - Four yeses! 1689 01:06:04,564 --> 01:06:06,232 - Bravo! 1690 01:06:06,266 --> 01:06:08,401 - We did it! 1691 01:06:08,435 --> 01:06:10,837 Appreciate you, guys. Thank you. 1692 01:06:10,870 --> 01:06:11,938 - That was so good. 1693 01:06:12,038 --> 01:06:13,106 - Yeah, we love Mikey. 1694 01:06:13,139 --> 01:06:14,374 - Very good. - Yeah, that kid's a star. 1695 01:06:14,407 --> 01:06:15,842 - I mean, I think he's one of my 1696 01:06:15,875 --> 01:06:17,844 favorite comedians that I've seen in these three seasons. 1697 01:06:17,877 --> 01:06:19,946 - Oh, yeah. 1698 01:06:20,046 --> 01:06:22,749 - * I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man * 1699 01:06:22,782 --> 01:06:25,452 * Yes, I am, yes, I am, yes, I am * 1700 01:06:25,485 --> 01:06:28,521 * I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man * 1701 01:06:28,555 --> 01:06:30,090 - Coming up... 1702 01:06:31,091 --> 01:06:32,459 - America's gonna fall in love with you. 1703 01:06:32,492 --> 01:06:33,593 [cheers and applause] 1704 01:06:33,626 --> 01:06:35,061 - Incredible! 1705 01:06:35,061 --> 01:06:37,931 - It's in your blood. This is your destiny. 1706 01:06:37,964 --> 01:06:39,833 [cheers and applause] 1707 01:06:43,770 --> 01:06:45,372 - Are you ready for this? - Oh, I think I'm ready. 1708 01:06:45,405 --> 01:06:47,340 - No, you're not ready. You got it. 1709 01:06:48,074 --> 01:06:50,110 - This is the biggest performance 1710 01:06:50,143 --> 01:06:53,847 of our entire lives, and I could not imagine 1711 01:06:53,880 --> 01:06:55,849 anything cooler than being here 1712 01:06:55,882 --> 01:06:58,351 at "America's Got Talent" with all of you. 1713 01:06:58,385 --> 01:06:59,486 Bring it in. 1714 01:06:59,519 --> 01:07:02,122 This means everything. 1715 01:07:02,155 --> 01:07:04,224 - Wow. - Yes! 1716 01:07:04,257 --> 01:07:06,526 - Fantastic. 1717 01:07:07,360 --> 01:07:09,896 - I love the energy, the synchronicity. 1718 01:07:09,929 --> 01:07:11,431 - The chemistry they have. 1719 01:07:11,464 --> 01:07:13,133 - I feel a real friendship here. 1720 01:07:13,166 --> 01:07:15,235 - Together we are stronger. 1721 01:07:15,268 --> 01:07:17,037 - Four yeses. 1722 01:07:17,604 --> 01:07:19,105 - Have you played yo-yo? 1723 01:07:19,873 --> 01:07:21,107 - Not in many years. 1724 01:07:21,141 --> 01:07:22,242 - Okay. 1725 01:07:22,275 --> 01:07:25,412 - I'm Shu Takada. I'm a yo-yo performer. 1726 01:07:25,445 --> 01:07:27,881 When I was a kid, I was really shy. 1727 01:07:27,914 --> 01:07:31,518 I always hiding from parents and the teacher like... 1728 01:07:31,551 --> 01:07:33,620 But the yo-yo changed my life. 1729 01:07:33,653 --> 01:07:38,158 It taught me the happiness of expressing myself 1730 01:07:38,191 --> 01:07:42,128 and to be more outgoing person, I think. 1731 01:07:43,296 --> 01:07:44,364 [sighs] 1732 01:07:44,397 --> 01:07:46,533 Everyone says that yo-yo is a toy. 1733 01:07:46,566 --> 01:07:51,071 But it isn't only toy, but also extreme sports, 1734 01:07:51,104 --> 01:07:53,340 culture, and art. 1735 01:07:53,373 --> 01:07:55,141 - Are you ready to go out there and meet the judges? 1736 01:07:55,175 --> 01:07:56,409 - Yes. 1737 01:07:56,443 --> 01:07:59,446 "Americas Got Talent" is my biggest dream. 1738 01:07:59,479 --> 01:08:03,116 I want to break their images of yo-yo 1739 01:08:03,149 --> 01:08:06,753 and share my yo-yo style to the world. 1740 01:08:06,786 --> 01:08:08,355 [cheers and applause] 1741 01:08:08,388 --> 01:08:11,624 - Hello, very nice to meet you. What's your name, please? 1742 01:08:11,658 --> 01:08:14,027 - I'm Shu Takada. I'm from Japan. 1743 01:08:14,060 --> 01:08:15,595 - Which part of Japan? 1744 01:08:15,628 --> 01:08:18,598 - Um, near to Tokyo. It's called Yokohama. 1745 01:08:20,033 --> 01:08:23,103 - Okay, how old are you? - I'm 25 years old. 1746 01:08:23,136 --> 01:08:27,407 - Okay, we've seen a lot of yo-yo acts over the years. 1747 01:08:27,440 --> 01:08:29,943 They've been a bit boring, if I'm being honest with you. 1748 01:08:30,043 --> 01:08:31,678 - Okay. - At least he's being honest. 1749 01:08:31,711 --> 01:08:32,912 - He's honest. 1750 01:08:32,946 --> 01:08:34,848 - Where would you like to be with your act 1751 01:08:34,881 --> 01:08:36,316 in five years' time? 1752 01:08:36,349 --> 01:08:41,054 - My dream is, um, having on my show and traveling 1753 01:08:41,054 --> 01:08:44,758 around the world to share the coolness of yo-yoing. 1754 01:08:44,791 --> 01:08:46,226 It's my dream. 1755 01:08:46,259 --> 01:08:47,394 - Okay, good luck. - Thank you. 1756 01:08:47,427 --> 01:08:48,862 Thank you very much. 1757 01:08:48,895 --> 01:08:52,065 [cheers and applause] 1758 01:08:56,403 --> 01:08:58,071 [laughter] 1759 01:09:04,277 --> 01:09:07,213 [upbeat techno music] 1760 01:09:07,247 --> 01:09:08,815 - * Hit the road, Jack * 1761 01:09:08,848 --> 01:09:11,184 * And don't come back, no more, no more, no more * 1762 01:09:11,217 --> 01:09:13,820 * Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more * 1763 01:09:16,056 --> 01:09:17,624 * Hit the road, Jack * 1764 01:09:17,657 --> 01:09:20,226 * And don't come back, no more, no more, no more * 1765 01:09:20,260 --> 01:09:21,494 * Hit the road, Jack * 1766 01:09:21,528 --> 01:09:23,296 * And don't come back no more * 1767 01:09:24,898 --> 01:09:26,466 * Hit the road, Jack * 1768 01:09:26,499 --> 01:09:28,902 * And don't come back, no more, no more, no more * 1769 01:09:28,935 --> 01:09:30,203 * Hit the road, Jack * 1770 01:09:30,236 --> 01:09:31,838 * And don't come back, no more * 1771 01:09:31,871 --> 01:09:32,839 * What you say * 1772 01:09:32,872 --> 01:09:34,441 * Hit the road, Jack * 1773 01:09:34,474 --> 01:09:36,710 * And don't come back, no more, no more, no more * 1774 01:09:36,743 --> 01:09:39,646 * Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more * 1775 01:09:42,082 --> 01:09:43,583 * No more, no more, no more, no more * 1776 01:09:45,518 --> 01:09:47,620 * No more, no more, no more, no more * 1777 01:09:49,389 --> 01:09:51,658 * No more, no more, no more, no more * 1778 01:09:53,293 --> 01:09:55,395 * No more, no more, no more, no more * 1779 01:09:57,230 --> 01:09:58,798 * Hit the road, Jack * 1780 01:09:58,832 --> 01:10:00,700 * And don't come back, no more, no more, no more * 1781 01:10:00,734 --> 01:10:01,935 - Wow. 1782 01:10:01,968 --> 01:10:03,770 * * 1783 01:10:03,803 --> 01:10:05,472 [cheers and applause] 1784 01:10:05,505 --> 01:10:06,940 - Look at his legs! 1785 01:10:08,174 --> 01:10:13,213 * * 1786 01:10:19,686 --> 01:10:21,654 - * No more, no more, no more, no more * 1787 01:10:23,590 --> 01:10:25,725 * No more, no more, no more, no more * 1788 01:10:27,427 --> 01:10:29,763 * No more, no more, no more, no more * 1789 01:10:31,364 --> 01:10:32,932 * Hit the road, Jack * 1790 01:10:32,966 --> 01:10:34,868 * And don't come back, no more, no more, no more * 1791 01:10:34,901 --> 01:10:36,336 * Yo! * 1792 01:10:36,369 --> 01:10:38,938 [cheers and applause] 1793 01:10:38,972 --> 01:10:40,206 - Yes! 1794 01:10:40,240 --> 01:10:42,609 - He's tied up, look. The yo-yo. 1795 01:10:42,642 --> 01:10:45,311 Your yo-yo is stuck on the back. 1796 01:10:45,345 --> 01:10:48,048 [uplifting music] 1797 01:10:48,081 --> 01:10:49,616 - Incredible. 1798 01:10:49,649 --> 01:10:51,751 - I mean, seriously. 1799 01:10:51,785 --> 01:10:52,852 Seriously. 1800 01:10:52,886 --> 01:10:54,187 - Thank you. 1801 01:10:55,188 --> 01:10:59,292 - My God, Shu, we weren't expecting that. 1802 01:10:59,325 --> 01:11:01,561 Seriously, my God. Heidi? 1803 01:11:01,594 --> 01:11:03,730 - The best yo-yoing we've ever seen, Shu. 1804 01:11:03,763 --> 01:11:05,565 - Ever. - Thank you very much. 1805 01:11:06,966 --> 01:11:08,368 - Howie? 1806 01:11:08,401 --> 01:11:10,870 - Yo-yo--it's usually like nerdy and a little--it is. 1807 01:11:10,904 --> 01:11:14,974 But you made the yo-yo cool, fun. 1808 01:11:15,075 --> 01:11:16,309 You're not just a yo-yo artist. 1809 01:11:16,343 --> 01:11:18,712 You are a great performer. You're a dancer. 1810 01:11:18,745 --> 01:11:20,947 And I've never seen anything like that. 1811 01:11:20,980 --> 01:11:22,349 * * 1812 01:11:22,382 --> 01:11:24,250 - Thank you. Thank you so much. 1813 01:11:24,984 --> 01:11:26,353 - Sofía. 1814 01:11:26,386 --> 01:11:28,088 - I was a little afraid because you were so nervous. 1815 01:11:28,088 --> 01:11:30,824 But the moment you started doing the yo-yo thing, 1816 01:11:30,857 --> 01:11:32,759 you lightened up. 1817 01:11:32,792 --> 01:11:36,696 You are a cool guy and you deserve to be here tonight. 1818 01:11:36,730 --> 01:11:38,631 - Thank you. 1819 01:11:38,665 --> 01:11:41,001 - Look, before you started, I was kind of thinking, 1820 01:11:41,101 --> 01:11:42,936 "Oh, God, this isn't gonna be great." 1821 01:11:42,969 --> 01:11:45,772 But actually, you've got personality, 1822 01:11:45,805 --> 01:11:48,942 you do something really, really, really incredible. 1823 01:11:48,975 --> 01:11:53,546 People will watch this audition over and over again in slow-mo. 1824 01:11:53,580 --> 01:11:57,150 How do they do that? I love acts like this. 1825 01:11:57,183 --> 01:11:59,219 I mean, genuinely. - Thank you. 1826 01:11:59,252 --> 01:12:00,854 - Now, we've never done this before. 1827 01:12:00,887 --> 01:12:03,356 We're gonna say no or yo. 1828 01:12:03,390 --> 01:12:04,858 Yo obviously being yes. 1829 01:12:04,891 --> 01:12:06,226 [laughter] 1830 01:12:06,259 --> 01:12:07,427 - So let's start with Howie. 1831 01:12:07,460 --> 01:12:08,828 - Yo! 1832 01:12:09,462 --> 01:12:10,630 - Heidi. 1833 01:12:10,663 --> 01:12:12,665 - [slowly] Yo. 1834 01:12:13,600 --> 01:12:16,536 - I am gonna give you your third yo. 1835 01:12:18,538 --> 01:12:22,075 - Shu, you got three yos, now you've got four yos. 1836 01:12:22,075 --> 01:12:24,077 Congratulations. - Yo, yo, yo, yo! 1837 01:12:24,077 --> 01:12:25,912 [wild cheering] 1838 01:12:25,945 --> 01:12:28,815 - * Don't even care if anyone sees me dancing * 1839 01:12:28,848 --> 01:12:30,316 - Thank you so much. 1840 01:12:30,350 --> 01:12:32,152 - * Like I can fly * 1841 01:12:32,185 --> 01:12:35,188 * And don't even think of touching the ground * 1842 01:12:35,221 --> 01:12:36,656 - That's truly amazing. 1843 01:12:36,690 --> 01:12:38,324 I've never seen anything like that. 1844 01:12:38,358 --> 01:12:39,959 - How much fun was we having? 1845 01:12:39,993 --> 01:12:42,462 - How do you feel about what you did? 1846 01:12:42,495 --> 01:12:45,331 - I don't feel anything because my brain's like... 1847 01:12:45,365 --> 01:12:46,766 [both laugh] 1848 01:12:46,800 --> 01:12:48,435 - He was really performing. 1849 01:12:48,468 --> 01:12:50,236 - Everything he wore was cool. - Yeah. 1850 01:12:50,270 --> 01:12:51,638 * * 1851 01:12:51,671 --> 01:12:54,774 [Ben Rector's "Brand New"] 1852 01:12:54,808 --> 01:12:56,743 - * I feel brand new * 1853 01:13:00,714 --> 01:13:02,048 - All right, everyone. 1854 01:13:02,048 --> 01:13:06,052 The next group of numbers is 9075 and below. 1855 01:13:06,086 --> 01:13:09,055 9075 and below. 1856 01:13:09,089 --> 01:13:10,590 - This is what you've trained for. 1857 01:13:10,623 --> 01:13:12,092 - 1 minute, 30 seconds, done. 1858 01:13:12,125 --> 01:13:13,326 - We got it. We got it. 1859 01:13:13,360 --> 01:13:15,228 - There's so many people out there right now. 1860 01:13:15,261 --> 01:13:18,164 - Picture the roar of the crowd, the judges. 1861 01:13:18,198 --> 01:13:21,167 - * Even if it don't come true * 1862 01:13:21,201 --> 01:13:22,969 * Dreaming is what dreamers do * 1863 01:13:23,069 --> 01:13:24,804 - Just know that I'm very proud of you. 1864 01:13:24,838 --> 01:13:26,873 - What does this mean to you right now? 1865 01:13:26,906 --> 01:13:28,074 - It would mean the world to us. 1866 01:13:28,108 --> 01:13:29,409 - Anything could happen. 1867 01:13:29,442 --> 01:13:30,877 - Do you think I'm ready? 1868 01:13:30,910 --> 01:13:32,379 - I think you're show-ready. - You think I'm show-ready? 1869 01:13:32,412 --> 01:13:33,513 - Yes. 1870 01:13:33,546 --> 01:13:34,647 - Show-ready is better than ready-ready. 1871 01:13:34,681 --> 01:13:36,082 - Yeah, let me see you turn around. 1872 01:13:36,082 --> 01:13:38,351 - * Even if it all goes by * 1873 01:13:38,385 --> 01:13:40,787 - When did you say AGT was the place 1874 01:13:40,820 --> 01:13:42,088 that you needed to be? 1875 01:13:42,088 --> 01:13:44,724 - It wasn't really my choice... 1876 01:13:44,758 --> 01:13:46,393 because I didn't think I was good enough. 1877 01:13:46,426 --> 01:13:47,594 - And when did that change? 1878 01:13:47,627 --> 01:13:48,895 - It didn't. - Okay. 1879 01:13:48,928 --> 01:13:51,531 - Mom was like, "We're signing you up." 1880 01:13:51,564 --> 01:13:54,567 - Sometimes you have to let the people 1881 01:13:54,601 --> 01:13:57,470 who believe in you do their thing. 1882 01:13:57,504 --> 01:14:01,708 - You worked hard for this, and you deserve to be here. 1883 01:14:01,741 --> 01:14:04,511 I love you. - I love you, too, Mom. 1884 01:14:04,544 --> 01:14:07,414 [cheers and applause] 1885 01:14:09,883 --> 01:14:11,685 - Hello. 1886 01:14:11,718 --> 01:14:14,454 - Already, I have to say my favorite outfit today. 1887 01:14:14,487 --> 01:14:16,289 - Mine too. - Yes. 1888 01:14:16,322 --> 01:14:17,957 - Thank you so much. 1889 01:14:19,059 --> 01:14:22,328 - Welcome, let's start with your name, please, sir. 1890 01:14:22,362 --> 01:14:25,365 - My name is Avery Dixon. - And where are you from? 1891 01:14:25,398 --> 01:14:27,267 - I'm from Atlanta, Georgia. 1892 01:14:27,300 --> 01:14:29,769 [cheers and applause] 1893 01:14:29,803 --> 01:14:33,239 - I love Atlanta. How old are you? 1894 01:14:33,273 --> 01:14:36,509 - I'm 21. - 21, okay. 1895 01:14:36,543 --> 01:14:40,213 Now I'm guessing you're gonna play the saxophone. 1896 01:14:40,246 --> 01:14:42,749 - Yes, I think I'll guess that you're right. 1897 01:14:42,782 --> 01:14:44,451 [laughter] 1898 01:14:44,484 --> 01:14:47,821 - So I'm really curious, Avery, because I find 1899 01:14:47,854 --> 01:14:49,756 with the saxophone, it sort of goes in and out 1900 01:14:49,789 --> 01:14:51,191 of fashion over the years. 1901 01:14:51,224 --> 01:14:52,759 What do you feel about that? 1902 01:14:52,792 --> 01:14:53,927 - It going in and out of fashion 1903 01:14:53,960 --> 01:14:55,261 depends on the player. 1904 01:14:55,295 --> 01:14:56,296 - Oh, good point. 1905 01:14:56,329 --> 01:14:57,964 [cheers and applause] - Yeah! 1906 01:14:57,997 --> 01:15:01,034 - Good answer. - That was good--that was good. 1907 01:15:01,067 --> 01:15:03,737 - And tell me what got you into this. 1908 01:15:03,770 --> 01:15:06,039 - Okay, so at the time I picked up the saxophone, 1909 01:15:06,039 --> 01:15:08,475 I was getting bullied in elementary school. 1910 01:15:08,508 --> 01:15:09,843 - For what? 1911 01:15:09,876 --> 01:15:12,045 - Um, well, my voice sounds a little bit different. 1912 01:15:12,045 --> 01:15:13,213 - You got a great voice. 1913 01:15:13,246 --> 01:15:15,181 - And I looked a little bit different too. 1914 01:15:15,215 --> 01:15:19,552 And my elementary school nickname was "hammerhead," 1915 01:15:19,586 --> 01:15:22,722 because I had these knots on my head because I'm premature. 1916 01:15:22,756 --> 01:15:24,357 I was born at 1 pound, 8 ounces. 1917 01:15:24,391 --> 01:15:26,326 [audience exclaims] - Whoa! 1918 01:15:26,359 --> 01:15:29,396 - And my vocal cords don't close all the way. 1919 01:15:29,429 --> 01:15:31,231 So it makes voice sound really airy. 1920 01:15:31,264 --> 01:15:32,565 - Right. 1921 01:15:32,599 --> 01:15:34,768 - The students were so negative about my voice. 1922 01:15:34,801 --> 01:15:39,105 One called me frog and she'd get the class in on the joke. 1923 01:15:39,139 --> 01:15:41,474 It was relentless, and I actually-- 1924 01:15:41,508 --> 01:15:45,412 I was so in such a dark place, 1925 01:15:45,445 --> 01:15:47,313 I actually wanted to commit suicide. 1926 01:15:47,347 --> 01:15:48,548 - Oh. 1927 01:15:52,318 --> 01:15:54,087 - And when you're in that mindset, 1928 01:15:54,120 --> 01:15:56,122 the only thing you want to do is quit. 1929 01:15:57,524 --> 01:16:01,127 - So you decided to find something to take your mind 1930 01:16:01,161 --> 01:16:03,797 away from all those horrible people. 1931 01:16:03,830 --> 01:16:05,331 And it was the saxophone? 1932 01:16:05,365 --> 01:16:06,733 - Yes. 1933 01:16:06,766 --> 01:16:09,769 That's when I started actually learning how to play. 1934 01:16:09,803 --> 01:16:12,739 [cheers and applause] 1935 01:16:13,873 --> 01:16:16,309 - Good for you, good for you. 1936 01:16:16,343 --> 01:16:18,778 And what would you do if you were to win? 1937 01:16:18,812 --> 01:16:24,451 - Well, first I'd want to give my mom and my brother a space 1938 01:16:24,484 --> 01:16:27,053 where we can actually live as loud as we want to be 1939 01:16:27,053 --> 01:16:30,490 because I can't exactly practice where I live now. 1940 01:16:30,523 --> 01:16:32,892 Somebody had called the cops on me before I flew out. 1941 01:16:32,926 --> 01:16:35,595 - Really? - I was trying to practice. 1942 01:16:35,628 --> 01:16:37,230 Because doing a show as big as this, 1943 01:16:37,263 --> 01:16:38,531 I want to get everything perfect. 1944 01:16:38,565 --> 01:16:39,599 - For sure. 1945 01:16:39,632 --> 01:16:40,734 - So they called the cops. 1946 01:16:40,767 --> 01:16:42,335 The cops came banging on the door. 1947 01:16:42,369 --> 01:16:44,637 They were like, "You need to be quiet." 1948 01:16:46,206 --> 01:16:49,175 My goal with the music, with this, 1949 01:16:49,209 --> 01:16:51,978 is to be able to do the thing I love. 1950 01:16:52,078 --> 01:16:55,448 And if I can do that, I'll have found my purpose 1951 01:16:55,482 --> 01:16:57,384 for being on "America's Got Talent." 1952 01:16:57,417 --> 01:16:58,585 [cheers and applause] 1953 01:16:58,618 --> 01:17:03,256 - Well, look, Avery, here... 1954 01:17:03,289 --> 01:17:05,558 you can be as loud as you like. 1955 01:17:05,592 --> 01:17:06,826 - Thank you. 1956 01:17:06,860 --> 01:17:08,762 [cheers and applause] - Yes! 1957 01:17:08,795 --> 01:17:10,063 - My Avery! 1958 01:17:10,096 --> 01:17:11,564 - Sweet kid. 1959 01:17:12,465 --> 01:17:14,234 - May I please get some water? - Yeah. 1960 01:17:14,267 --> 01:17:15,535 - You certainly can. - I'm kind of drying up here. 1961 01:17:15,568 --> 01:17:17,504 - I think it will be on-- there they are. 1962 01:17:17,537 --> 01:17:18,672 How quick was that? 1963 01:17:18,705 --> 01:17:21,541 [cheers and applause] 1964 01:17:24,778 --> 01:17:26,546 - He's nervous. 1965 01:17:27,847 --> 01:17:29,649 - Yes sir. - He's thirsty. 1966 01:17:29,683 --> 01:17:30,850 - Uh-huh. - Yeah. 1967 01:17:30,884 --> 01:17:32,752 [cheers and applause] 1968 01:17:34,187 --> 01:17:37,123 - Oh, he's nervous. - Are you okay? 1969 01:17:37,157 --> 01:17:38,792 - Yes, I'll be fine. 1970 01:17:38,825 --> 01:17:40,493 I'm sorry. - Don't worry. 1971 01:17:40,527 --> 01:17:42,295 Don't worry. 1972 01:17:42,328 --> 01:17:45,065 [cheers and applause] 1973 01:17:51,604 --> 01:17:53,206 - Breathe. 1974 01:17:57,777 --> 01:17:59,379 - Please be good. 1975 01:18:04,584 --> 01:18:08,388 [slow jazz music] 1976 01:18:08,421 --> 01:18:11,391 [saxophone plays smoothly] 1977 01:18:11,424 --> 01:18:18,465 * * 1978 01:18:26,072 --> 01:18:29,042 [cheers and applause] 1979 01:18:49,796 --> 01:18:51,898 [upbeat saxophone music] 1980 01:18:51,931 --> 01:18:54,200 [cheers and applause] 1981 01:19:21,327 --> 01:19:23,697 - Oh! Yeah! 1982 01:19:23,730 --> 01:19:26,199 - You know--you know how to dance, I can see it. 1983 01:19:26,232 --> 01:19:32,839 * * 1984 01:19:36,476 --> 01:19:38,945 [cheers and applause] 1985 01:19:40,113 --> 01:19:41,648 - Go, Avery! 1986 01:19:51,324 --> 01:19:54,260 [high note] 1987 01:19:54,294 --> 01:19:56,162 [cheers and applause] 1988 01:19:56,196 --> 01:20:01,835 * * 1989 01:20:16,316 --> 01:20:19,819 [cheers and applause] 1990 01:20:25,025 --> 01:20:27,694 [inspirational music] 1991 01:20:27,727 --> 01:20:29,429 - Wow! 1992 01:20:29,462 --> 01:20:36,503 * * 1993 01:20:39,372 --> 01:20:42,375 - I mean, can I tell you, Avery, 1994 01:20:42,409 --> 01:20:45,311 if Howie Mandel gets up to dance, 1995 01:20:45,345 --> 01:20:48,815 that means you're really good, because he never dances. 1996 01:20:48,848 --> 01:20:50,984 - I love you. - He never dances. 1997 01:20:51,017 --> 01:20:53,787 - I love you, buddy. I love you. 1998 01:20:53,820 --> 01:20:55,288 I love who you are. 1999 01:20:55,321 --> 01:20:57,691 You need to be here. You're supposed to be here. 2000 01:20:57,724 --> 01:20:58,692 - Thank you so much. 2001 01:20:58,725 --> 01:21:01,061 - And you will change the world. 2002 01:21:01,094 --> 01:21:02,962 [cheers and applause] 2003 01:21:03,063 --> 01:21:04,497 - Yeah! 2004 01:21:05,198 --> 01:21:09,602 Because when you play with your instrument, 2005 01:21:09,636 --> 01:21:13,106 you play with your heart, and we feel it. 2006 01:21:15,241 --> 01:21:17,110 - Thank you. 2007 01:21:17,143 --> 01:21:19,446 - Avery, that was so emotional! 2008 01:21:20,780 --> 01:21:23,583 Look at these people. 2009 01:21:23,616 --> 01:21:27,087 It's like, it was special to us 2010 01:21:27,087 --> 01:21:29,856 because we could feel how special it is for you, 2011 01:21:29,889 --> 01:21:33,093 and I think America is gonna fall in love with you. 2012 01:21:33,093 --> 01:21:35,528 [cheers and applause] 2013 01:21:35,562 --> 01:21:39,632 - Avery, look, every time I hear a story about 2014 01:21:39,666 --> 01:21:41,768 a kid being bullied at school, it breaks my heart. 2015 01:21:41,801 --> 01:21:44,504 It breaks it even more now because I have a, you know, 2016 01:21:44,537 --> 01:21:48,108 a son myself and I could not think of anything worse. 2017 01:21:48,108 --> 01:21:51,544 Any one of those idiots who bullied you now, 2018 01:21:51,578 --> 01:21:53,813 I hope, is watching this audition. 2019 01:21:53,847 --> 01:21:56,116 [cheers and applause] 2020 01:21:57,951 --> 01:22:00,620 Look, you know, I was--all of us were 2021 01:22:00,653 --> 01:22:02,188 willing you to be good. 2022 01:22:02,222 --> 01:22:04,057 I didn't know you were gonna be great. 2023 01:22:04,057 --> 01:22:06,860 [wild cheering] 2024 01:22:06,893 --> 01:22:08,862 - It was like listening to a singer. 2025 01:22:08,895 --> 01:22:12,132 You know, you have the ups and downs and you-- 2026 01:22:12,165 --> 01:22:15,101 You got 4,000 people in here on their feet. 2027 01:22:15,135 --> 01:22:16,102 So... 2028 01:22:16,136 --> 01:22:18,938 [cheers and applause] 2029 01:22:18,972 --> 01:22:22,942 It's in your blood. This is your destiny. 2030 01:22:22,976 --> 01:22:25,445 If you are looking for validation, you just got it, 2031 01:22:25,478 --> 01:22:27,681 because I'm gonna give you your first yes. 2032 01:22:30,750 --> 01:22:32,752 - There's no need to vote! 2033 01:22:32,786 --> 01:22:35,221 [cheers and applause] 2034 01:22:35,255 --> 01:22:37,123 There's no need to vote! 2035 01:22:37,157 --> 01:22:40,093 [music swells] 2036 01:22:47,500 --> 01:22:51,137 [crowd chanting] Avery! Avery! Avery! Avery! 2037 01:22:51,171 --> 01:22:54,808 Avery Nixon, you touched the heart 2038 01:22:54,841 --> 01:22:58,678 of every human being in this building right now. 2039 01:22:58,712 --> 01:23:00,480 [cheers and applause] 2040 01:23:00,513 --> 01:23:04,050 And I want to tell you, man, you've been bullied 2041 01:23:04,084 --> 01:23:07,053 all your life, but you tell every bully 2042 01:23:07,053 --> 01:23:11,791 that you have a big brother named Terry Crews. 2043 01:23:11,825 --> 01:23:14,394 Who is here, who's got your back. 2044 01:23:14,427 --> 01:23:16,629 And all those bullies are gonna have to 2045 01:23:16,663 --> 01:23:19,632 watch you succeed, my friend! 2046 01:23:20,867 --> 01:23:25,171 - * Sometimes in our lives * 2047 01:23:25,205 --> 01:23:28,141 * We all have pain * 2048 01:23:28,174 --> 01:23:31,978 * We all have sorrow * 2049 01:23:32,779 --> 01:23:37,083 * But if we are wise * 2050 01:23:37,083 --> 01:23:43,356 * We know that there's always tomorrow * 2051 01:23:43,390 --> 01:23:44,858 - I got you. I'm your big brother. 2052 01:23:44,891 --> 01:23:46,126 - * Lean on me * 2053 01:23:46,159 --> 01:23:48,862 - I love you, man. - I love you, too, man. 2054 01:23:48,895 --> 01:23:50,163 - Aw. 2055 01:23:50,196 --> 01:23:54,834 - Avery Dixon, you are headed to the live show! 2056 01:23:54,868 --> 01:23:58,438 - * Carry on, for... * 2057 01:23:58,471 --> 01:24:00,407 [cheers and applause] 2058 01:24:00,440 --> 01:24:02,575 - I got you, man. 2059 01:24:02,609 --> 01:24:05,045 I got you. I got you. 2060 01:24:05,078 --> 01:24:06,913 - * Somebody to lean on * 2061 01:24:06,946 --> 01:24:09,082 - That's what it's all about. 2062 01:24:09,115 --> 01:24:10,850 That's what it's all about. 2063 01:24:10,884 --> 01:24:12,452 - That was beautiful. 2064 01:24:12,485 --> 01:24:14,421 - Your talent did this. 2065 01:24:14,454 --> 01:24:15,889 You did this. 2066 01:24:16,756 --> 01:24:18,725 - I was crying, and I never cry. 2067 01:24:18,758 --> 01:24:21,428 - I know, not a dry eye in the house. 2068 01:24:21,461 --> 01:24:22,962 - * Need somebody * 2069 01:24:23,063 --> 01:24:24,197 - I love you, man. 2070 01:24:24,230 --> 01:24:26,433 - * To lean on * - I love you. 2071 01:24:26,466 --> 01:24:30,503 * * 2072 01:24:35,475 --> 01:24:38,445 [upbeat music] 2073 01:24:38,478 --> 01:24:45,518 * *