‘AGT’ Recap: Judges Say Jourdan Blue Won Show With This Performance
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America’s Got Talent returned to NBC tonight for the final set of performances of the season. During the episode, the top 10 acts of the season performed again, for America’s votes. Return to NBC on Wednesday night at 9PM ET to see who take’s this year’s winning title.
Jessica Sanchez Kicks off Night With Lady Gaga Hit
The first act of the night was none other than frontrunner, Jessica Sanchez. She returned to the stage singing “Die For You” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Judges were immediately stood for the performance. Sofia Vergara said costuming made Sanchez look like “a little pregnant angel.”
Second act of the night was light based group, LightWire. The group performed a series of optical illusions, creating a spider, as well as a storyline where a person rode in a canoe. Simon Cowell revealed that he got emotional during the performance, because of the group’s powerful message.
Up next was Quarterfinals Golden Buzzer Mama Duke, who returned to the stage singing yet another original song. Mel B was the first to comment on Mama Duke’s performance, calling her writing “real” and “honest,” saying that she’d get tickets to the concert anyday.
Following was Trapeze group Sirca Marea. They once again used blindfolds to show off the precision in their act. Howie Mandel admitted that he found the act a bit repetitive, while Mel B acknowledged that she disagreed with Mandel.
Freestyle Rapper Drops Judges’ Jaws
As the night went on, more Quarterfinals Golden Buzzers returned to the stage. Simon Cowell’s Quarterfinal Golden Buzzer, Micah Palace sang and rapped in spanglish. Vergara called this performance a party, since everyone in the crowd was on their feet. Cowell called the performance “brilliant” saying he’s so excited to see where Micah goes.
Up next was Chicago native group, Leo High School choir sang “Hall of Fame” by The Script. Mel B was the first to comment about them, commenting that their “passion and what you stand for” embodies them as a whole. She doesn’t care what they sing, she looks forward to it each time.
Improv rapper Chris Turner finished out the competition, by asking judges for 4 phrases, he then had the audience pick 4 others. Chris put all of the phrases on the screen, and rapped them in order. As time went on, the speed of the song sped up. Judges were giving Chris a standing ovation as soon as the performance was over. Cowell was the first judge to speak, admitting that Chris may be the act to beat this season.
Howie Mandel Says Jourdan Won The Competition With This Song Pick
Highly anticipated singer, Jourdan Blue returned to the stage singing “Golden” by KPop Demon Hunters. Judges wanted to see Jourdan pick a less safe song for the Final, and he definitely delivered. Mandel commented first on the performance, saying the song choice was the best since the song is huge right now. The judge believes Jourdan just won the competition.
Following Jourdan was Quarterfinals Golden Buzzer recipient Team Recycled. The dance group began in the audience once again, then made their way to the stage to perform a series of coordinated dances. Mandel said that the dance group gave their best dance yet.
The final performer of the night was Quarterfinals Golden Buzzer recipient Steve Ray Ladson. The country singer returned to the stage singing original song “Do The Rodeo.” Vergara was the first to talk after the performance, saying Steve is already a superstar from his “smile” to his “charisma.”
Voting for the AGT Finale is now live until 7AM ET on Wednesday, September 24. Be sure to tune into the AGT finale results on Wednesday, September 24 at 9PM ET to see who won this season.
How on earth could America put a person who does ridiculous rapping before Jourdan Blue?? Even if he ultimately came in second in the overall competetion, that would have at least been more realistic than what DID happen!
Jourdan Blue wins this. Total performer. The voice. The showmanship the way he moves you while singing his songs like he is telling you a story. Everything is spectacular.
Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like the fix has been in for Jourdan Blue from the jump. After his previous performance (that was hindered by a health issue) he was literally given a pass to get to the finals. I agree that he’s very good and is definitely going to become a successful artist; but this season has so many other acts that have delivered amazing performances at every opportunity. With the wide variations in type of performances, it’s nearly impossible to say just one of these acts is the absolute best.