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 former contestants taking to the stage to impress the viewers as well as judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel to stand a chance of winning the coveted title.
The participants included former winners, finalists, and those who delivered impressive performances and went on to be regarded as fan favorites.
On this week's episode of AGT: All-Stars, aerialist Alan Silva gave one of his best performances, receiving standing ovations from all the judges. Fans were thrilled to see him back on screen and loved his performance. One tweeted:
The spin-off series includes contestants who have participated in different Got Talent franchises from across the world. While viewers might be familiar with a few of the 60 contestants participating in the competition, they might also witness several acts for the first time, which is bound to leave them stunned. Superfans might be left with difficult choices to make about who advances to the finals.
Alan Silva stuns everyone with his performance on AGT: All-Stars
Tonight's episode of All-Stars began with host Terry Crews explaining the format of the spin-off. He stated that out of the first 10 contestants to take to the stage, only two would advance to the final round - one based on collective voiting by super fans, and another based on the Golden Buzzer. This week, Howie held the power to press the buzzer to send one of his favorite acts to the finale.
Alan Silva, the popular aerialist who performed on AGT season 15, took to the stage to audition for the spin-off series. He explained that participating in the reality talent competition changed his life as he could buy a home for his family. Reflecting on his journey, he called it an "amazing experience," where he "pushed himself to get better and better" with every performance.
The AGT: All-Stars contestant made it to the finals back in season 15, but missed out on being in the Top 3 finalists as he was placed fifth and then eliminated from the competition. Alan confessed to being confident about winning, saying that the eviction was heartbreaking. He promised to give it his all in his appearance on the All-Stars season.
Ahead of his performance, he noted that this was going to be his season and that he was going to bring in his vulnerability, considering his family, comprising of his wife and two kids, were going to witness his audition. For his audition, Alan was suspended on a rope and performed Scarlett Lee's version of This Is Me from The Greatest Showman.
By the end of his AGT: All-Stars audition, Alan was suspended on a rope above the judges, following which viewers witnessed him free-fall and land just before his head touched the ground. This left the judges and the audience stunned as was obvious from their respective facial expressions. The contestant was emotional when Simon gave him a hug and called his performance "extraordinary."
While Howie confessed to Alan performing his best version yet, Heidi agreed with the contestant saying that he gave it his all. Simon then called his family on stage for a happy reunion.
Fans applaud Alan Silva for his AGT: All-Stars performance
Alan's breathtaking performance impressed viewers as well, who took to Twitter to shower praises on him.
AGT: All-Stars has delivered an exciting premiere episode. As the season progresses, more contestants will deliver some of their best performances to keep moving forward in the reality talent competition. Viewers will have to tune in to find out what's more in store for them this season.
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.