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Learn more- In an apparent effort to make this the longest summer season of television ever, Americas Got Talent busted out another gimmick to prolong the quarterfinal round of the competition. With 20 semifinalists having already been chosen (16 from the original batch of 48 quartefinalists, plus the four YouTube qualifiers from last week), the judges brought back their favorite 12 performers who have not already secured a place in the semifinals for one last shot (we think) at moving on to the next round.
(Indeed, this season of Americas Got Talent will contain 32 episodes, which is longer, by far, than any other season. Last season had 26 episodes. Season 1, for some perspective, contained 16 episodes. Yes, thats half of Season 5.)
This week, each judge selected four of the unlucky quarterfinalists who came just a bit short of securing a spot in the semis. Piers Morgan chose dancers Anna and Patryk, comedian Doogie Horner, Kruti Dance Academy and Harmonica Pierre. Sharon Osbourne brought back dance crew RNG, daredevil Rudi Macaggi, aerial performers Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dejon, and illusionist Michael Grasso. Howie wanted to see Swing Shift Sideshow, indoor kite flyer Connor Doran, The Hot Shot Tap Dancers and kid rapper CJ Dippa.
Kruti Dance Academy: The uptempo, high-precision group of Bollywood dancers made the most of their second chance (they actually never made it out of the Las Vegas round). Piers loved their performance and said his decision to bring them back was justified. He said he wanted to bring them through in Vegas, but Sharon and Howie overruled him. Sharon said that America is more open than ever to Indian dance and culture, and they could now rival the River Dance. Howie said he somewhat agreed, but wondered whether their act is wow. He wasnt sure that they rose to the level, which Piers called rubbish.
Rudi Macaggi: Rudi said being sent home was like a dream crashing down. He thought that maybe his quarterfinal stunt was too intense and might have made people uncomfortable. Sharon wanted to see him again, and Rudi vowed to do something totally different. He took most of his time setting the stunt, which was a backflip in which he caught his feet in a small trapeze-like apparatus -- and he did it blindfolded. Piers buzzed him as soon as he completed the trick. Sharon praised his technique and timing, but she said he took too long to get to the one trick. Howie, quoting Rudi, reminded Sharon that you cant rush into the realm of genius. He said Rudis last stunt was more spectacular. Piers said the danger level was low compared to his previous stunt (risking just breaking his neck this time rather than risking losing his head, as he did last time).
CJ Dippa: The young rapper thought his dream was over when he was cut. Howie said he was surprised at CJs exit. He said he wrote a rap for a girl from one of the competitions dance crews, Studio One. He said he was going to ask her out if he moves on to the next round. About two-thirds of the way through, Piers buzzed him. CJ was disappointed with his own performance, saying he didnt feel like he gave it his all. Howie agreed, saying it wasnt as polished as you can possibly be. Piers praised CJ for admitting he fell short, then said CJ was a bit too gimmicky with the props, gold chains, and the rest. He encouraged CJ to be himself. Sharon thought it was CJs best song, so far, and she loved the props and the look.
RNG: Ousted at the judges choice in the quarterfinals, RNG got a second chance thanks to Sharon. The dancers vowed to give it everything we have and get back to their hip-hop roots, rather than trying the stunts they performed in the quarterfinals. Piers buzzed them about two-thirds of the way through. Toward the end of the routine, Howies voice, from his original critique of the group, in which he said they were more like a dance recital. At the end, one of the lead dancers threw a mean face at him (apparently as part of the act, but Howie looked scared). Sharon said she was happy she brought them back, the performance was strong and she loved the attitude toward Howie. Howie admitted he was scared, then he said the dancers are phenomenal, but he wondered whether they could compete against some of the shows best. Then he said he didnt think so, but he reiterated that they were great. Piers said Howie was trying to have it both ways. He said he wouldnt tell them they were phenomenal, as Howie did, because he didnt think they were.
Harmonica Pierre: Americas new favorite harmonica player said he went back to watchmaking after he was ousted. He said he had something to prove and now had to up his game. He took on Lady Gagas Alejandro. Howie buzzed him before he even started, but it seemed to be an accident, because the red X was wiped away as Harmonica Pierre played. Howie clarified that he and Sharon agreed to buzz Piers pick immediately, but Sharon ditched him. Piers said his choice was great and that Pierre stormed the show. Howie said he didnt think Pierre had a chance to win it. Sharon said Pierre made her smile, but she didnt think he could sell out arenas. Piers complained that Sharon was applying inaccurate criteria.
Michael Grasso: Michael went a bit too basic back in Las Vegas, but Sharon brought him back for another shot because she couldnt forget him. Howie wanted to see something from Michael that was made for the Vegas stage. Michael said hed bring more danger and show America something theyve never seen before. He stuffed an assistant into a box, lit it on fire as her hand was sticking out of it. He blasted the box, then revealed the assistant, and another one! Sharon loved it, saying he justified her pick. Howie said it was the first performance of the night that was up to where it should be at this point in the competition. Piers said Michael proved a miracle by showing that Sharon does know something about talent. Piers said that in a crowded field of great magicians, Michael just opened up the field.
The Hot Shot Tap Dancers: Howie brought back to the sibling dance group, thinking they used too much of their quarterfinal performance on storytelling and props, rather than focusing on the dancing. Piers buzzed them about halfway through. Howie said it was a little muddy and it was four people just dancing, and he admitted he got a little bored. Piers agreed and said it was boring. He said he wished it would have been better. Sharon said she enjoys the group every time, but there was something missing. She realized that they danced too much as a team, but one of them had to come forward and stand out.
Doogie Horner: After weeks of criticizing him, Piers brought back Doogie Horner -- a guy he couldnt stand until his most recent performance. Doogie brought a string of Americas Got Talent-centric humor, referring to various other acts from the competition. Piers claimed Howie didnt want to bring Doogie back, which Howie said was not true. Howie clarified that Howie wanted to bring Doogie back, but Piers had already claimed him. Sharon said Doogie was a very weird little man but hes funny. Howie said Doogie was in the moment and was in character, and said America was going to love him.
Connor Doran: The indoor kite-flying teen who says his hobby helps him control his epilepsy was given a second chance by Howie. He said he was going to try something new for his second-chance performance. He started with a single kite, as hed done before, but then pulled out a second one and flew them parallel to each other. Howie gave a standing ovation and said, Need I say more? Connor told Piers he felt amazing, and Piers said he should feel amazing. He said there was something very magical about the way Connor does his thing. Sharon said she was in awe of the way he was able to move his kites to the music.
Anna & Patryk: The young ballroom dancers said they were shocked to have been asked back to the show. Piers said he brought them back because they were the most talented dancers in the competition. Piers said they were great, especially for being 12 years old, and said they were dancing to a level that hasnt been seen on the show. Sharon praised their coordination and timing. Howie agreed that they were good, but that ballroom dancing is about the art of being seductive and it creeped him out a little seeing 12 year olds act seductively.
Michael Lapari & Ashleigh Dejon: Booted in the Las Vegas round after they ran into some trouble on their aerial acrobatics routine. This time, they wanted to make up for it and add a new element of danger with a full release-and-catch sequence. Halfway through their routine, Ashleigh appeared to fall from the rope, but it was part of the routine as she and Michael both rose from a pit that was assembled on stage. They emerged bound together and finished the routine with flair and passion. Sharon said it was edgy and exciting. Howie said it was amazing and scary. Piers said he was relieved Ashleigh wasnt dead, and he wasnt expecting the trick.
Swing Shift Sideshow: The self-proclaimed daring circus carnival freaks had to drop out of the competition for personal reasons after having been invited to Vegas, but the wild card brought them back. Sharon buzzed them after a dart-blowing gimmick. Piers buzzed them shortly thereafter, following a sword-swallowing bit. The crowd gasped as the sword-swallowing got more intense. Howie said people would either love it or hate it. Piers thought it was quite revolting. Sharon said she appreciated it as an art form, but its not my thing.
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