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Learn more- The semifinals on Americas Got Talent were finally upon us Tuesday night as 12 acts got a shot at the top 10.
Anna & Patryk: Nick didnt waste much time (beyond the overblown judges introductions) getting to the action and introduced the young ballroom dancers. The promised to bring an angrier side of them as they performed the paso doble. Piers said they behaved like stars. He said he was going to have a very firm view of all the acts on Tuesday, and he said they were the two most talented dancers in this competition, bar none. Sharon said their performance was perfection, as usual. Howie apologized if his past comments have made it seem like he didnt like them. He agreed that they were perfect and that this week they didnt creep him out.
Christina & Ali: The singing sisters who have cystic fibrosis were ready to take on a big song in an effort to impress the judges and voters. They took on Whitney Houstons When You Believe. Sharon said their performance got stronger since the last time they performed, and she refused to say anything negative because theyre just too lovely. Howie agreed with Sharon that they were getting stronger. But he said that, at this level in the competition, the other acts are doing things that are spectacular and he wasnt sure where theyd fall among the group. Piers admitted, It wasnt great. He said they werent the best singers, but they were likable and inspiring.
Antonio Restivo: The pyromaniac illusionist said he was here to win, period, and brought forth his toughest trick yet. Howie said it was so Vegas it almost makes him laugh at the campiness. But the illusion was solid. Piers said he liked Antonios act and appreciated that it got bigger every time Antonio hit the stage. He said Antonio is one of the rare magicians on the show who brings a top-level performance. Sharon mostly wanted to know what its like at Antonios house when he barbecues.
Future Funk: The adorable little hip-hop dancers were primed to bring their A game for the biggest competition in the world. Piers buzzed them about two-thirds of the way through the performance, which started with a rap. He said, If this was called Americas Got Cute Dancers you would win. But its not. He said he was comparing them to Anna & Patryk, and, for now, he didnt think it was good enough to get through. Sharon said they were cute and needed their own little sitcom. Howie said they might get by on their cuteness.
Taylor Mathews: The singing guitarist who was inspired by his dad said he was planning on doing something unexpected -- playing the piano. He said it was way out of his comfort zone. He took on Carolina Liars Show Me What Im Looking For. Sharon liked that Taylor was so natural and is just himself on stage. Howie said he was wowed by Taylor in the first audition, but that he didnt do anything Tuesday that people would remember. Piers said he could tell Taylor was feeling the pressure of the competition. He wanted Taylor to get back to the person he was in the first audition.
Connor Doran: The indoor kite flying whiz whose hobby helps control his epilepsy said he was anxious and nervous about trying to prepare for the semifinals with limited time. Howie wanted to see him step up his act. Piers buzzed him halfway through, and explained that his act is heavily dependent on the music choice, and Piers didnt like the pop song Connor used. Howie agreed and said he didnt think Connors act goes with pop music. Sharon asked Connor if he was OK, and after he assured her he was, she said he was fabulous. She said she enjoyed how he mixed up the music.
Dan Sperry: The twisted magician who sent Howie jumping out of his seat the last time he performed. Sperry said he intended to push America over the line that theyre comfortable with. Using Nick as a volunteer, he pretended to saw Nicks arm off, tattoo his signature into the sawed off limb, and then reattach it. Piers buzzed Dan and called it the most pathetic trick hed ever seen. He also called him out on using a fake arm that didnt even try to be convincing. Dan tried to say his magic was sometimes less about being convincing and more about imagination. Sharon loved his robot lady assistant. Howie said he loved Dans character and he wanted Dan to be more about his character.
Kristina Young: The YouTube singer said that, until now, her great-grandmother has been her biggest fan. She said she was recently reunited with her dad, with whom shed had a falling out three years ago and hadnt seen since. She tried a jazzed up version of Lady Gagas Poker Face. Seeming nervous and a bit out of tune, she was buzzed, first by Piers, then Sharon and finally Howie. Sharon said she should have even attempted a Gaga song at this point. She said it was really wrong. Howie said her rendition of the song was comical and reminded him of a Bill Murray nightclub singer bit on Saturday Night Live. Piers praised her for taking a risk, even though it didnt work, and he told her not to give up.
ArcAttack: The electric rock band -- like, seriously, they use electricity to make sound -- forced the show to move to another studio because of the danger level. Howie said that what they do doesnt play well on television. He said it might be a little boring on television, but its intense in person and people would vote if they could see it live. Piers said theyd had a fairly average semifinal, and ArcAttack had an act he could being very successful. Sharon called them a weird group of geeks and told them to step up the performance art aspect of their routine.
Michael Grimm: The guitarist and singer said he was close to quitting before Americas Got Talent came along. He fell ill shortly before the performance. He went to the doctor and needed IV fluids because of dehydration. Piers was glad that, at last, there was an act that showed talent and an ability and desire to win. Sharon praised Michael for engaging with the audience and told him to take it up a notch again the next time she sees him. Howie said hed been waiting all night for a moment, and they were waiting for Michael.
Ascendance: The rock-climbing group, led by a husband-and-wife team, said they stepped up the pace and the timing for this round. Piers buzzed them about halfway through. Sharon said she didnt like the music and said it was lacking that spark of danger that they usually had. Howie said he thought it was lacking because they picked up the tempo. Piers said that for the first time he found it boring and said he wasnt feeling it.
Prince Poppycock: The operatic singer said he grew up always feeling out of place, and that Americas support in the competition made him feel like they were creating a place for him to belong. He gave his take on Queens Bohemian Rhapsody. Howie said this was his night and that Prince Poppycock brought it home. Piers said he didnt think anyone could outcamp Freddie Mercury, but he did. Sharon called Prince Poppycock the male Lady Gaga.
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