"Gets a 10/10" — America's Got Talent fans praise Hakuna Matata Acrobats' Finals performance

America's Got Talent season 19 dropped its finale on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Ten finalists reached the last leg of the competition and hoped to finish strong by walking away with the winner's title. Each put their best foot forward, vying to outshine the other and clinch the $1 million grand prize.

The ten acts that performed the finale were AIRFOOTWORKS, Brent Street, Hakuna Matata Acrobats, Richard Goodall, Learnmore Jonasi, Solange Kardinaly, Roni Sagi & Rhythm, Sebastian & Sonia, Dee Dee Simon, and Sky Elements.

The opening act was judge Sofia Vergara's Golden Buzzer crew, Hakuna Matata Acrobats. Hoping to leave a lasting impression on the audience and the judges, Hakuna Matata Acrobats upped the risk factor of their performance. It led to a slip in their first trick, but the artists quickly recovered and carried on effortlessly.

America's Got Talent fans took to X to praise Hakuna Matata's complex routine and their clean execution. Many applauded them for continuing despite the slip-up at their performance's start.

"Watching #AGT and Hakuna Matata Acrobats gets a 10/10," a fan wrote.

"#HakunaMatataAcrobats are just so good! The danger and the balance they have is always amazing to watch!" another fan commented.

"#HakunaMatanaAcrobats was insane. That was so impressive!" a netizen tweeted.

Many America's Got Talent fans commended the acrobatic crew for continuing despite the initial mistake.

"Even with a mishap at the beginning, Hakuna Matata Acrobats were amazing! Well done!!!" one user reacted.

"Even with the stumble at the beginning Hakuna Matata came to WIN. That sh*t was insane. Crazy balance and maybe the longest act this year," a person commented.

"Hakuna Matata Acrobats definitely delivered the shock & danger factors with their performance! What an excellent way to kick off the finals!" one fan tweeted.

Meanwhile, other America's Got Talent fans felt Hakuna Matata Acrobats' performance was a great way to start the show.

"What a great start of the show !Hakuna Matata nailed it !!" a user commented.

"Hakuna Matata was amazing great way to start the finals," another person reacted.

"The balance and strength Hakuna Matata Acrobats have is crazy especially being that high up on the lift," one netizen wrote.

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What did the judges say about Hakuna Matata Acrobats' final performance on America's Got Talent?

Hakuna Matata Acrobats started their act with one member attempting to balance himself on the other's head, perched on a rolling platform. However, the two struggled to keep their balance and fell off the rolling board. The judges and the crowd cheered as they attempted to perform the trick again. They successfully pulled it off on their second attempt, blindfolded and hands-free.

They continued to present dangerous formations as all four team members balanced themselves on a small board high above the stage. The America's Got Talent judges got to their feet as they watched in disbelief. Hakuna Matata Acrobats' performance garnered a standing ovation from everyone inside the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

"This is one of the most dangerous acts I've ever seen on AGT, and ambitious. And you guys do it with a face like it's nothing. I mean, I really hope that people vote for you because you guys deserve it. You guys are everything that AGT stands for," Sofia Vergara said.

Howie Mandel said they were more dangerous than the Ramadhani Brothers, with whom he won the AGT Fantasy League. He added that Hakuna Matata Acrobats' performance was "bigger more dangerous and more exciting" than anything he ever witnessed.

Simon Cowell chimed in and confessed he was "terrified" throughout the act. He noted that the performance kept getting "crazier and bigger." He called them heroes and congratulated them for setting the standard for the night.

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America's Got Talent season 19 is available to stream on Peacock.