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For 19 seasons, America's Got Talent (AGT) has showcased a wide range of performers. In season 19's quarterfinals, the competition heats up as acts vie for a spot in the semifinals. Each of the four quarterfinal episodes features 11 acts, but only four from each episode will advance to the semifinal, with one receiving the Golden Buzzer.
The second quarterfinal aired on August 20, 2024. The 11 acts that performed in this are Legión, Young-Min, Alex Sampson, Bboy Samuka, Brooke Bailey, Sky Elements, AIRFOOTWORKS, Biko’s Manna, Schumacher, Ashlee Montague, and NiNi. It was full of surprises, great performances, and high stakes as the acts tried to impress both the judges and the American audience.
Highlights of quarterfinal 2 of America's Got Talent
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Different acts performed in the second quarterfinal episode of America's Got Talent, with some rising to the challenge and others falling short. The second quarterfinal of season 19 of America's Got Talent began with Legión, an Argentinian dance group known for their high-energy shows. After them, Young-Min, the magician, took the stage. His disappearance act amazed the judges.
Next up was singer Alex Sampson, who played a new song that made people miss the 1950s and 1960s. A Brazilian breakdancer named Bboy Samuka lost a leg to cancer, but he still put on an amazing show. Brooke Bailey then put on a show with her version of Dancing on My Own, hoping to impress both the judges and the crowd.
The evening went on outdoors, where Sky Elements, a drone performance group, put on a show in the sky. The Japanese dance group AIRFOOTWORKS came next and did so well that Howie Mandel gave them the coveted Golden Buzzer.
The crowd loved Biko's Manna, a group of three siblings who sang I Can See Clearly Now with beautiful harmony. Then Schumacher, a comedy duo, took the stage. People had mixed feelings about their show.
Ashlee Montague's dangerous ladder routine stunned the crowd. She is a cross between a dangerous act and a ballerina. NiNi, a Chinese guitarist whose performance mixed traditional and modern rock styles, was the last act of the night.
Noteworthy performances in quarterfinals 2 of America's Got Talent
Bboy Samuka, a Brazilian breakdancer who lost one leg to cancer, put on one of the best shows of the night. He got a standing ovation for his powerful routine. Howie Mandel was extremely impressed. He said Samuka was the best act of the night and praised his ability to deal with problems head-on.
The drone performance group Sky Elements also amazed the judges with a beautiful and intricate show of lights in the night sky. They portrayed the judges in various circus roles as part of their performance, a creative twist that earned them praise for accuracy and spectacle. Simon was particularly impressed and said that they had topped their audition with an even better show in America's Got Talent.
Golden buzzer act in America's Got Talent season 19 Quaterfinal 2
AIRFOOTWORKS, a dance troupe from Japan, captivated everyone with their performance. Simon Cowell came close to hitting the Golden Buzzer, but Howie Mandel beat him to it, allowing AIRFOOTWORKS to advance directly to the finals.
After praising the group's athleticism and creativity, Howie announced that they were deserving of the Golden Buzzer and a spot in the finals of the competition.
Catch episode 12 of America's Got Talent season 19 on August 21 on NBC at 8 pm ET.
