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America's Got Talent (AGT) officially debuted its spin-off series AGT: All-Stars on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 8 pm ET on NBC.
The episode featured the first set of 10 contestants from all over the world across different Got Talent franchises. They took to the stage to impress judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel, and viewers to stand a chance of winning the coveted title.
On this week's episode of AGT: All-Stars, seven-year-old Aneeshwar performed his well-written piece about wildlife conservation. However, fans weren't impressed with his act and compared it to a TED talk. One tweeted:
The spin-off series includes contestants who have been former winners, finalists, and participants who have delivered impressive performances while making their debut. Sixty former contestants will partake in the competition from which the top 11 individuals/groups chosen by judges and superfans will compete in the final round. Viewers will have to tune in to find out who takes home the win.
Aneeshwar Kunchala delivers a moving performance on AGT: All-Stars
Tonight's episode of All-Stars began with host Terry Crews welcoming everyone to the premiere of the spin-off series. Ten acts were to compete this week, hoping to win over the judges and the fans. Terry stated that two acts from tonight would go into the final round, one vote would be from the superfans and one would be from the Golden Buzzer.
However, it was only Howie Mandel who could press the buzzer to send one of his favorite acts to the finals. The judges and the audience collectively applauded as Aneeshwar Kunchala made it to the stage. He is a seven-year-old wildlife conservationist who loves nature and makes videos, documentaries and poems about saving the planet.
The AGT: All-Stars contestant previously went on to take on Britain's Got Talent (BGT) season 15 but couldn't make it to the Top 5 and placed seventh on the show. However, after his debut, he was recognized worldwide for winning the Child Prodigy Award.
Aneeshwar also filmed his own documentary, Six Ways To Save Our Planet. He is now in the spin-off series to showcase his talent to the American audience, who welcomed him with open arms.
Ahead of his audition, Aneeshwar explained that he wished to inspire more people to save the planet. He confessed to being "small but mighty in my heart." He was also revealed to be four years old when he started to pursue this career after facing heartbreak upon seeing a picture of a dead whale dying from plastic.
For his audition, the AGT: All-Stars contestant performed his self-written piece with a message about saving the planet by going ahead with wildlife, water, and air conservation. His act received a standing ovation from the judges and the audience, who were left stunned by the intelligence of the 7-year-old.
Howie said:
"You are probably one of the most inspirational young men I've ever seen because not only what you do is adorable but do you realize how important it is for you to spread the message and for us to give you the platform to spread the message?"
While Heidi called his performance moving and inspiring, Simon noted that Aneeshwar's message traveled really well to the American audience.
Fans unimpressed with Aneeshwar on AGT: All-Stars
While the judges and the live audience loved Aneeshwar's performance, viewers at home wondered if it was suitable for AGT. They felt that although his message was great, it felt more like a TED Talk than a performance. Check out what they have to say.
AGT: All-Stars has been an interesting watch so far. With the first round of auditions underway, the superfans now have to decide who to give their vote to. All the contestants have come with quite a bit of experience, which has made the competition even tougher. Who will advance ahead? Only time will tell.
Don't forget to tune in to a brand new episode of AGT: All-Stars next Monday, January 9, 2023, at 8 pm ET on NBC.
