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America's Got Talent season 19 released its latest episode on Thursday, September 12, 2024. In the previous episode, the Semifinals, twelve acts performed at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, in an attempt to leave a lasting impression on the viewers. Each dreamed of advancing to the Finals and inching closer to the $1 million prize money.
In the latest episode, host Terry Crews took to the stage to announce the names of the six contestants who made it to the final round. The twelve acts competing for a spot in the last leg of the show were: Richard Goddall, Pranysqa Mishra, Reid Wilson, Brent Street, Learnmore Jonasi, Sky Elements, Ashes and Arrows, Kelsey Jane, Solange Kardinaly, Roni Sagi & Rhythm, Alex Sampson, and Young-Min.
The six acts that America voted into the next round were: Brent Street, Learnmore Jonasi, Richard Goddall, Roni Sagi & Rhythm, Sky Elements, and Solange Kardinaly. America's Got Talent fans took to X to congratulate Sky Elements on their feat. Recalling their tear-jerking Semifinals act, many claimed they were worthy of being in the Finals.
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"Second act into the final: SKY ELEMENTS (not surprised, deserved actually)," a fan wrote.
"Sky Elements Is in the finals!!!!" another fan wrote.
"@SkyElementsUSA advances to the @AGT finals! HEY SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST! Mark my words, the entire NATION will be talking about what they see on NBC next Tuesday night…" one netizen tweeted.
In the latest episode, Sky Elements was pitted against Kelsey Jane, and only one could go through. While America's Got Talent fans applauded Sky Elements' victory, they were upset with Kelsey's elimination.
"Congrats to Sky Elements, but Kelsey was good too!!!" one user reacted.
"Well yeah obviously Sky Elements went through But damn I wanted Kelsey to go through too," a person commented.
"#SkyElements was so emotional & one of my facts of All-Time. #KelseyJane was incredible. She already has a career as a Dentist. My #1 Act is in the Finale," a fan tweeted.
Fans were satisfied with the outcome of the America's Got Talent semifinals.
"I’m really happy for @SkyElementsUSA. They truly deserve to be in the finals. Their performance last night was so good and so emotional," a person commented.
"Woah. Sky Elements made it through! I'm surprised. Yet, I am happy about this," another user tweeted.
Sky Elements dedicated their America's Got Talent Semifinals act to a teammate's late daughter
Sky Elements' previous performances induced laughter as they used drones to create comical characters, caricatures, and intricate scenes in the night sky. However, coming into the Semifinals, they knew they had to stand out and present a story that the judges and the audience would remember.
Sky Elements' team member Preston Ward revealed that he wanted to pay tribute to his late daughter, Briley Rose, using their Semifinals performance. While speaking to the cameras before their act, he said:
"The moment we made it through, I knew exactly what we needed to do for our semifinal performance, and that is to tell the story of Briley Rose, my daughter."
The America's Got Talent contestant stated that he steered all his attention to drone shows after losing his daughter in 2020. His first encounter with a drone was in December, shortly after his daughter passed away. He then turned his back on his law career to pursue a journey with Sky Elements. Another team member and Preston's friend said:
"We have poured our whole souls into this performance. This is going to be the best show we have ever put on."
He added that Pasadena, known as the "city of roses," was a fitting place to tell the story of Briley Rose. They paired their performance with Lily Meola's song Butterfly, showcasing Briley's figure transforming into a butterfly. Soon, it changed into a rose and finally into a phoenix.
Sky Elements' act left the America's Got Talent judges in tears. Howie, Sofia, and Heidi praised their story-telling skills, while Simon struggled to express his emotions.
America's Got Talent season 19 will return with the Finals on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 8 pm ET, only on NBC.
