Hello, everyone.
Welcome back to my Review of the Judge Cuts on America’s Got Talent X. And wouldn’t you know it, we’ve reached the end. During the last four weeks, we’ve reached all we’ve could to watch some of the best acts so far try again to potentially reach the Live Shows and vie for America's hearts, votes, and possibly wallets. It's the final week, so they have to end it with a bang. So the best of the best are spotlighted for the 7 spots to the Live Shows. But that not the only thing.
For this, the final week, the judges are joined by the most memorable and beloved judge. He’s been a part of AGT for the first 7 seasons, and has really left his mark ever since. He’s made controversial remarks and rulings, but his presence has been felt by fans the nation over.
It’s Piers Morgan.
I honestly thought that Howie’s prank on him this time was just foolish and childish, and makes him a damn Man Child. His pranks on Piers are seriously unnecessary and just stupid. Sure, they can be funny, but makes Howie look more like an asshole than Piers. He can say some mean things, but they’re constructive and true at best.
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Our (final) first contestants are The Gentleman, two well-dressed, all-around handsome brothers from Fairfield, CA making their return to impress the crowd and judges again.
After their first audition, you’d think they’d step it up and still be this cute and charming..and you’d be right.
They killed it! Again!
I thought their synchronicity was a little loose and sloppy though, and but if they do get to the Live Shows, they have to tighten it up while keeping the personality intact.
Also, these guys must love Usher enough to have him play his songs during their performances; this was the second Usher song they’ve chosen for their act, which was inappropriate and repetitive. It did show off their personality, so that’s a plus out of a negative. But they need to change that too. Other than that, their personality was full of charm, charisma, high energy and a touch of goofy. All in all. it was a really fun and cool performance and I hope they go through.
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Another thing, during the shot of the other auditionees while they’re dancing, one of them said that “We need to step it up”. I said “Really, this guy is THAT worried to step up his act believes to boys are upstaging him!?”. I understand that has to happen, but I found it funny that a grown man is thinking that.
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Moving on, Derek Hughes is a magician from Los Angeles. (Geez, I just realized that there are a lot of magicians here.) He claims he’s gonna to blow the judges minds (Get in line.) with his talent of mental magic.
At first, (and then later) even when he asked Howie to think of a certain city, I knew where this was going. He’s gonna find the city using “telepathy”, which is reading someone’s mind and thinking the same thing later on.
Fortunately, I was shock/surprised/happy when he threw it away, changing my perception of him a bit. That is until he picked the paper back up and shown the city of Toronto. And that one about Gunther. Which was scribbled out to reveal Bob. And the Morbid “park.”
It was still kinda predictable, though. I can understand why Piers wasn’t enjoying it as much, because I felt the same way, too, at first. He’s funny (knows how to make people), and he know how to step away from the norm of magic. That’s pretty impressive.
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In the tank now are two Duo acts that are in the same sub genre of acrobatics. You know things are getting interesting when both of their names have the word “Duo” in them.
Up first is Duo Vladimir. They are two brothers (with the same NAME!) who are acrobats.
They certainly impressed the judges and audience with their act during their first audition...
and here...
That was intense, it was scary to see the Vlad on top nearly fall, and it was breathtaking when they took out swords(?) to make the act more terrifying. There was one hiccup when Top Vlad nearly slipped from the tiny perch, but they kept their balance, thank goodness.
This was a damn great act and I’d love to see them take it up another notch if they move on.
Speaking of notches, the other Duo needed to do just that to catch up with the Vlad-stics.
They’re Duo Voltra. A couple--two people who partner in trapeze.
Since their first audition (they were a couple), when they broke up, but have continued on with their act.
This act for me is better by a “thread” than Vladimir. not only is it intense because there is no net and barely a mat to land on, but it’s also beautiful to watch because of the chemistry and passion these two exes have put into it (mind you, again, they’re not a couple anymore), so this was a great act.
Of the Duo’s I think could go on to the Lives (I wish both should go; both are incredible acts), I think Voltra should move on; they have the personality, passion, chemistry and sex appeal to make the competition fiercer and tougher...and even more hotter.
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After a package of acts that just don’t have the talent or impression to keep up the second time to go through,
singer Alicia Michilli took the stage to perform The Jackson 5’s classic “Who’s Loving You”. And honestly, who not loving her at that moment? She has this hot, sweet, soulful voice that can move an audience on instant, and can impress anyone (even Piers). There were points where she couldn’t reach the high or strong parts of the song, but she still pulled it off. Greatly.
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Next is Semeneya, a Salsa act from San Antonio.
You may remember them as a quadruple act, but during their audition, one of the members broke his leg. The judges were sympathetic enough to give the act another chance, and, with two members taking the ranks, they knocked it out of the park.
Now during their re-audition, they’re trying again as a trio, as Luis couldn’t recover in time to return. And they knocked it out again.
Not only out of the park, but also the entire town.
That was spicy hot, the moves were hot, but the spins and sexiness of it all were fire. And the sashes on the ladies outfits were a big turn-on for me. These guys are definitely one of the best dance acts I’ve seen this season so far.
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Speaking of best, Aaron Smyth (pronounced Smeith) returned, and just like in his audition,
he did his all and left nothing back here.
He stepped it up, turned up the emotion and energy and left me wanting more. Meaning for him to go to the Lives and do it again. He was
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Siro-A took the stage next for their act. And...well...holy shit, look at this.
The synchronicity and timing with the video was astounding. The video wall itself is colorful, goofy and sid-splitting in all the right ways. Watching the whole thing gave me goosebumps, because even though I’ve seen acts like this before, this one here was still kinda new to me.
This act was so brilliant and convincing, that it was quite impossible for me to decipher which were the real guys, and which were the CPUs. And the music added on to the fun of it all. It was like watching something made by Nintendo.
These guys right here are the next Kenichi Ebina. I’m just saying.
So no wonder Piers pressed the Golden Buzzer for them. They truly deserve it.
Just like they also deserved this post-GB interview on Access Hollywood Live.
-- Next is Gary Vider, a comedian making his due as a dog walker. His set is about his problems with money. It was really funny. His dull persona worked on me, and the subtle jokes he made were hilarious under that. He could go far from that. Howie said his comedy is subjective, and that makes sense, as not everyone will love it, but I did, so he works well for me. Good job for him. -- Then things got terrible really fast. Kayvon went on stage and sung “You Spin Me Round” by Dead or Alive. I’ll tell you quickly--this guy and his vocals suck. After he gets buzzed by three of the judges (No telling what Piers would’ve done), Howie defends him. I was confused as to why he would do that. But then when he explained that he thought he was a humor act, he was shocked to learn that he wasn’t. I was too; this guy believes he’s a serious talent. (the dude is stupid to believe that catshit he calls his vocals is talent) And then things get even worse when he opens his mouth. He insults Mel and her singing career, causing the other judges, especially Piers, to strike back.
I’m so damn glad Piers came back this week, because this fucker deserves to put in his place, and to wake up from the little dream that is being delusional enough to think he can sing. Screw him.
And that’s it for my critiques for the last acts to have made it this far in the competition.
In my opinion this was better than the last group. I was enjoying most of the acts and I would’ve had an ulcer choosing seven of them to go the the Lives, so thank God I didn’t choose them. But I think the judges made the right decision in choosing the acts I would’ve wanted to go.
Let’s see which acts are going to Radio City Music Hall:
The Gentlemen
Derek Hughes
Duo Voltra
Alicia Minchilli
Gary Vider
Stevie Starr (an act that swallows and regurgitates random objects; I really didn’t like his act, but hey, I’m not on the panel), and
Siro-A (Golden Buzzer winner) (my favorite of them all)
This was a group of acts very deserving of going to the Live Shows, in my opinion. They all posses some real nice talent in their own ways and make the competition amazing.
I was saddened to see that Semeneya, Aaron Smyth and Alex Boye were eliminated. They also had talent and likeness toward them, enough to go through, but I truly understand why they weren’t chosen: Only seven spots. And they weren’t doing enough to get those spots. I wish them well in their future endeavors.
Well, folks, that’s it. The Judge Cuts are over. The judges and their guests have chosen their favorites and they will go to the Live Shows for America to decide the winner. Who will shine? Who will fall? And what color will Nick overuse in his suit? Find out this Tuesday when America’s Got Talent goes Live!
(Of course I’ve got my review, which will moving back to Thursday at 9pm. Because three days of waiting is too much now.)
See you then. And Goodnight!!
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