Welcome to America's Got Talent. >> Hello, guys. >> [cheering] >> What's your name and where you from?
>> My name is Petrux and I'm from Germany. >> Nice. >> [cheering] >> Um, do you mind me asking how old are you?
>> Um, I'm 36 years old and I dance since 20 years now. >> Wow. >> Yeah.
>> So, just let me ask you, what would it mean to you to win this or even just go through to the next round? >> [laughter] >> I'm sorry. Um, yeah, it it would mean the world for me because my biggest dream is to buy a house for my father on the beach.
>> Aw, that's so sweet. Is there anything else that you want to share with us before we see what you do? >> I do something you've never seen before.
>> That's what we want. >> Can't wait. >> Good.
Good luck. >> Thank you so much. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Yeah, I think he's the most eager contestant I've ever seen.
Look at him. >> [cheering] [music] >> What happened to the music? >> [music] >> What is that actually?
>> I don't know. >> [music] [music] [cheering] [cheering] >> Woah! >> [cheering] >> Is that it?
>> [applause] >> What happened with the music? >> [cheering] >> It went stop a little bit. What happened?
We have to There's one thing we need to do now. >> What? >> Okay.
>> We need to see this in reverse. >> [music] [music] [music] >> Woah! >> [music] [music] [cheering] [music] [cheering] [music] [cheering] [music] [cheering] >> Woah!
>> [cheering and music] >> Woah! >> [cheering] >> Oh, Jesus. Wow.
>> [cheering] >> I didn't know what was going on. I love that. That's what we're waiting for.
>> [cheering] [cheering] >> What you just done, I don't think I've ever >> No, mate. >> ever seen. >> [cheering] >> He does backwards.
>> No wonder you were so excited. You had a big secret to show us all. That was brilliant.
>> [cheering] >> The newest in the world. >> Sophia. >> I am so excited because dancing is my favorite [music] thing that happens on that stage.
It was special. [music] It was perfect for AGT. Thank you.
>> [music] >> Uh one of the most original things I've ever seen. >> I know. >> I think it's one of the >> [cheering] >> Seriously, none of us had a clue what you were going to do.
I mean, that was absolutely genius. >> [cheering] >> Thank you so much. Thank you so much.
Okay, you got a yes from me. >> Yes from [music] me. Yes from me.
>> That was the most viral moment we're going to have this season. Four yeses. >> [cheering] [music] >> What are you doing?
>> [cheering] >> Have a good day, guys. >> [music and applause] [music] >> What's up, man? >> Hi.
>> How you doing? >> Very good. >> All right, what's your name?
>> My name is Kenichi. I'm 38 years old. I'm from Tokyo, Japan.
And I'll be performing dance-ish performance. A little bit of uh robots and dance and martial arts and mime. >> Wow.
>> Dancing is my passion. My dream is to do my full-length one-man show in a Vegas. That's why I'm here.
>> I'm ready to see something I've never seen before. You going to give it to her? >> Yeah.
>> Go get her, man. Have fun out there. >> [cheering] >> Hi there.
>> Look at you. >> Hello. >> What's your name?
>> My name is Kenichi Ebina. >> What is your act? >> Um my act is dance-ish performance.
>> Dance-ish? >> Ish. Yes.
>> Okay. How did you get into dance-ish kind of performing? >> Um I knew only the one step called the running man.
Like And uh when I did it, people got loud. And I was like, "Yeah. " And then so I was like, "Oh, I feel good.
" >> All right. Good luck. Have fun.
>> Thank you. Thank you. >> [music] >> Oh my god.
>> [music] [music] >> Wow. >> [music] >> Wow. Wow.
Oh, baby. Oh, yeah. Wow.
>> [cheering] >> It's amazing. Wow. >> Kenichi, that was pretty awesome.
>> Thank you. >> I loved it. The stuff that you did, I haven't seen anything like it before.
You have a control over your body that is unbelievable. >> Thank you. Thank you.
>> Being the youngest judge on the panel, I can say that was OFF THE CHAIN. >> THANK [cheering] YOU. >> HONEY, YOU'RE NO spring chicken.
What are you talking about? >> am. I thought your head had come off your body.
It was that convincing. >> We see a lot of guys who come on stage who try to do what you do. They can't do it.
And you have a story to tell. Uh, you know, you were doing the Matrix there. That was the whole movie all in 90 seconds.
>> Awesome. [cheering] >> It was magnificent. I could watch you all day.
>> Me, too. >> Thank you. Right?
>> Yes. How is >> I'm telling you that is the best dance we have seen in Chicago. It's the best dance I've seen in a long time.
>> Thank you. >> [cheering] >> You told a great story. You were wonderful.
>> Thank you. Yes. >> Let's vote, guys.
I'm going to start it off with a big yes. >> Thank you. >> [cheering] >> I like what Heidi does with her arms when she votes.
It's a >> Yes. >> [laughter] >> No, it's a yes from me. You were great.
>> Thank you. Thank you. >> And my vote is yes-ish.
>> Thank you. >> You were amazing. >> Thank you.
>> [music] >> Hello. >> Hi, judges. Hello, everyone.
>> How are you? >> [cheering] >> I'm good. >> And what's your name?
>> Go by Flying Bob. I'm 26. I come from Sichuan, China.
>> [cheering] >> Good. Welcome. Are you going to win?
>> Of course. I think no one come here doesn't crave victory. >> Shall we do it?
>> [cheering] >> Are you ready? >> Uh yes. >> Let's do it.
>> Good luck. [cheering] >> Good luck. >> Thank you.
>> Yes. >> [cheering] [cheering] [applause] [cheering] >> Oh, NO, IT'S ROBOTS. >> [cheering] >> SCARY.
>> [cheering] >> OH MY GOD. LOOK, HE'S MOVING THEM WITH HIS HANDS. >> What do you mean?
>> Look what he does. He moves them with his hands. Look.
>> What? >> [cheering] [music] [music] >> Wow! >> [music] [music] >> Wow!
>> [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [cheering] [cheering] [music] [cheering] >> No more creepy lines. Oh, that's so freaky. >> [music] [cheering] >> They don't look human, but they're they're all staring at me right now.
>> [cheering] >> I mean, that was ins- That was insane. Nuts, but brilliant. Brilliant.
>> I don't know if I'm like scared or impressed. >> I've never seen anything like this because usually those robots [music] are like very weird. These ones have rhythm.
>> Yeah. >> It was like watching people dance, and you are amazing. The way you [cheering] dance is spectacular.
>> [music and applause] >> Mel >> Do your metal friends have names? >> Yes. [cheering] His name is [screaming] Jackie.
>> Hi, Jackie. >> Because he really love kung fu. >> Wow.
>> Jackie, hey. Stop it. >> [music] >> Okay, well, I found this fascinating.
I do find it a little bit freaky. But, they all knew the choreography. If anyone was out of sync, it was you cuz they were all perfect.
I loved it. >> [cheering] >> Can I ask one question? Can [music] I Can I have Jackie?
>> No. No. No.
No. No. Right.
Okay, we're going to vote. HOWIE? >> YES.
>> MEL? >> YES. [cheering] >> SOPHIA >> SUPER YES.
>> [music] >> I THINK you know what's coming. You all have four yeses. >> [music] [music] [cheering] >> Let's go.
>> Go. MY OH MY. >> [screaming] [cheering] >> WOW.
>> [music] >> THAT WAS AWESOME. HEY, HEY, HOW ARE YOU DOING? >> [cheering] >> OH MY GOD.
>> Let's go Avant [music] Garde. Yes. Oh my goodness.
[music] >> [music] >> Hello. >> Hello. >> What is the name of your group?
>> We are Avant GARDE FROM JAPAN. >> OH, WELCOME. WELCOME TO AMERICA.
Is this your first time in America? >> Yes. >> A lot of people have said when they've come for the first time they love the burgers over here.
Have you been eating burgers since you got here? >> Of course we ate burgers. >> Okay, I'm guessing this is a dance group.
>> Yes. >> What makes you guys different than other dance groups that we've seen before? >> Because we have an original dance piece filled with the Japanese soul.
>> AH. WELL, THE STAGE IS YOURS. I wish you good luck.
>> THANK YOU. >> I LIKE THEM. >> [music] [music] [music] [screaming] [music] [music] [music] [singing] [music] [music and cheering] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [cheering] [screaming] >> THAT [music] WAS INCREDIBLE.
>> [music] >> I MEAN, YOU ARE SO beyond in sync and you really think outside the box. I really feel like I saw your Japanese soul. >> [music] >> Sofia, this was beyond anything I expected.
It was something weird that we've never seen. I love [music] you girls. >> Yes.
That was genius. >> Wow. >> I'm really, really, really happy you've come all the way from [music] Japan to here.
So, thank you. >> I'll put it in your terms. I loved everything that you do.
I've never seen anything like this before. So, I'm going to start off the voting with your first yes. >> [music] [cheering] >> I'm giving you a yes at dancing at the same time.
>> And I'm going to give you A FOURTH YES. >> [music] [music] [music] [cheering] >> HI. HI.
GOOD TO SEE YOU. >> [cheering] >> WELCOME TO AMERICA'S Got Talent. >> Thank you so much.
>> What's your name and how old are you? >> My name is Merrick Hanna and I just turned 12 years old. >> Well, welcome, Merrick Hanna.
>> Thank you. >> [laughter] >> And what are you going to be doing for us today? >> Today, I'm going to be dancing for you.
>> And who influences you when it comes to your dance style? >> Definitely my grandma. >> Really?
>> Because she's 80 years old and she takes four dance classes a week. >> Oh my gosh. >> Wow.
>> Now, we do see a lot of dancers on America's Got Talent. What is going to make you different from everybody else? >> Well, I'm kind of impersonating a robot that's kind of broken and floppy.
Pretty much. >> Okay, great. Looking forward to it.
>> Good luck. >> Thank you. >> [cheering and applause] [music] >> I built a friend with three pieces [music] of plastic and a pen.
I made him [music] on the table in the den. I gave him my old cell phone [music and singing] for a head. For a head.
And we had so much fun [music and singing] together. We knew we'd be friends [singing] forever. And we >> [music] >> had so much fun together.
We had [music] so much fun. Then I [singing] met this girl at graduation [music] and [singing] forget my old creation and I guess I'll see him [music] next vacation. [singing] Send my best.
I send my [music] best. I came [singing] home to find him on [music] the table with a note scribbled [music and singing] out in pencil and he wrote that he just wasn't stable all along. All along.
>> [music] >> Next day An empty [music] glass of water that [singing] he spilled all over the body [singing] that I built. >> [music] >> It fizzled and it popped and then [singing] it killed. And then it [music] killed.
And we had so much fun together. We [music] thought we'd be friends forever. >> I love that.
I love that. >> [cheering] >> Wow. >> [music] [cheering] [music and applause] >> Simon, what did you think of that?
>> Merik, this to me, honestly, was one of the best dance [music] performances I've ever seen on this show. >> [cheering] >> Thank you. >> And I'll tell you why.
You would be someone I would put in a pop video in a [music] heartbeat to actually tell the story of a song. >> Thank you so >> It's fantastic. It's so smart, so clever, so current.
Well done, Merik. >> Thank you so much. >> Howie, what did you think of that?
>> I don't think that anyone has come on this stage and so clearly has told a story that elicits that kind of emotion. When that robot died, I actually got like teary and I went, "Oh my god, why am I teary? " He's just dancing.
You're amazing. >> Oh my gosh. Heidi, [cheering] what did you think?
>> I absolutely loved it, too. And there are so many [music] adults on this stage that are trying to do what you are doing and you are better with 12 years old. Thank you so much.
>> [music] [cheering] >> You know, I think everybody on the panel has said it all, apart from saying that [music] you are absolutely incredible. >> [cheering] >> Let's vote. Simon.
>> Well, I tell you what I'm going to do tomorrow. I have my record label staff [music] arriving. I'm going to show them this video in terms of something I've seen which I actually think is meaningful and new.
So, [music] it's your first yes from me. >> [cheering] >> Thank you. >> Howie.
>> Tomorrow, I'm going to show this tape to my wife. It's not going to help you, but I just want to show a tape, too. I'll give you a second yes.
That'll help. >> [music] >> Heidi. [cheering] And I'm going to show this tape to my children.
I'm going to say get off that iPad and start dancing. You're going to get your third yes from me. And I'm going to give you your fourth yes.
See you in the next round. You you madly incredible. >> [cheering] [music and screaming] [screaming] [music] >> So adorable.
>> Thank you so much. >> [cheering] >> You usually don't see a single dancer, you know, being able to tell a whole story. >> [laughter] >> HELLO.
YOU'RE GORGEOUS, my darling. What's your name and where you come from? >> My name is Beunique Acharya and I am 8 years old and I am from Assam, India.
>> [cheering] >> So, >> [applause] >> what brought you to Britain's Got Talent? >> Because Britain's Got Talent is my dream stage and I want to win it. Yes.
>> [cheering] >> What are you going to do if you win with this good talent? >> Uh I would like to buy a pink princess house. >> Oh.
>> Yeah. >> Who did you bring with you today? >> My daddy.
>> [applause] >> Well, we cannot wait to see what you're going to do for us. We are ready to be dazzled. Go for it.
>> Yeah, thank you. >> [applause] [cheering] >> Thank you. >> [applause] >> Personal >> [music] >> took my chances.
Went the distance. >> [music] >> Well, God, she's good as she is. >> [cheering and applause] [music] >> And he's watching [singing] us all with the eye.
>> Oh, wow. >> [cheering] >> Wow. Wow.
>> [music] >> No way she's eight. >> [music] >> Higher and higher. >> [music] [music] [music] [music] >> I'VE GOT THE EYE OF THE TIGER.
>> [music and cheering] >> She was tremendous. >> [music] [cheering] [music] [music] [screaming] >> Well done. >> [cheering] >> My darling.
>> [music] [applause and cheering] >> You have the strength of a tiger and the position of a boa constrictor, like a python on the >> Yes. >> I love the mix of contemporary dance with a kind of Indian touch. So strong, so little, so powerful.
Amazing performance. Well done, my darling. >> [cheering] >> He's literally lost for words.
>> [applause] >> You were doing moves that I've never seen before. >> I know. >> You are sensational.
[cheering] I love you. He probably can't hear me cuz everyone's loving you. So proud of you cuz you smashed that.
Well done. >> [cheering] >> Look, when you got it, you got it. I mean, honestly, there are going to be amazing things ahead of you after this.
That was remarkable. >> Simon, let's go to votes. >> Yes.
>> It's a yes from me. >> Massive yes from me. >> AND YES, OH, MY LITTLE TIGER.
>> [cheering] [music] >> WELL DONE. Well done. Well done.
>> That [music] is a superstar. >> Incredible. >> She was incredible.
>> She's got the moves and we need that. >> I'm Marina. I'm 21 years old.
I live in Los Angeles, California, and I'm a dancer. I grew up in a small town in Ukraine. >> Growing up?
>> I have an older brother, >> [music] >> and I always wanted to do everything he could do, like climbing the trees, fishing. So, I definitely was like tomboy. My mom wanted for me to be more girly, like a lady.
So, she sent [music] me up for ballet classes. When I started to dance, I fell in love with the music, with the movements. It just came naturally.
I would have never dreamed that I could [music] be on the biggest stage in the world. And now I'm here. >> [music] [cheering] >> Hello.
>> Hi. >> What's your name? >> My name is Marina.
>> And I'm guessing you're a dancer. >> Yes, I am a dancer. >> And Marina, how old are you?
>> I'm 21. >> Okay. Why did you decide to come on the show this year?
>> When I moved to LA, I I wanted my dreams will come true and to be seen on this show, and you those people who can realize it. >> [cheering] >> I get it. And what's the ultimate dream, Marina?
>> I want to perform. I want to become an artist. >> Okay.
Well, the stage is yours. >> [applause] >> I'm so excited. I love dancing.
>> [applause] [music] [cheering] [cheering] [music] [music] [cheering] [cheering] [music] [cheering] >> Wow. Wow. Wow.
Wow. >> [music] [music] [music] >> What just happened? >> Gabrielle, what [music] do you think?
>> That was amazing. >> [cheering] >> It was so strong. It was so precise.
[music] It was so good. >> Howie, the contortions were great, but graceful and scary and icky and wonderful. You are a true artist.
>> Thank you. >> You stood up and delivered. >> [music] >> I love it.
Like you stood out. It was strong and powerful, but graceful and elegant, and you have [music] made yourself known on America's Got Talent. >> [cheering] >> Did you ever see The Exorcist in the director's [music] cut?
>> No. >> [laughter] >> I think the Blair Witch Project is a very good friend of mine. She was in The Exorcist and the and the director's cut [music] is like one of the craziest things I've ever seen.
That was crazier. But fantastic nonetheless. [music] >> [cheering] >> Thank you.
>> Okay, we have two votes. >> [music] >> Howie? Yes.
>> Thank you. >> [applause and music] >> That's a yes for me, too. >> Thank you.
>> Oh, yeah. It's a yes, girl. >> [music] >> Marina, you have four yeses.
Congratulations. >> Thank you so much. >> [music] [cheering] [music] >> Konnichiwa.
Rudaes. >> [music] >> Akihabara. >> [music] [music] [music] [music] [cheering and music] [cheering] >> Hello.
Good evening. Who are you? >> We are Fusion Japan.
>> [cheering] >> OKAY, AND above all, I'm guessing you guys are from Japan from different places in Japan, I'm sure. >> How do you work all that out? >> WHAT IS YOUR ACT GOING TO BE?
>> [applause] >> We're going to original dance performance. [cheering] >> They got to do an original dance performance. >> Okay, great.
Tell us a little bit about yourself. >> We were rivals. The always the the girls group wins or the next time the boys group win.
So, we've been a rivals for many years. >> So, basically they were competing together and they were rivals and now they've decided to basically perform together. >> Exactly.
You're so intelligent. >> Who is better? You or you?
Oh. >> [laughter] >> You're both the best. >> I think we understood that.
>> Okay, good luck tonight. >> [cheering] >> Thank you. I love the people that come here from Japan this year.
It's brilliant. >> [cheering] [applause] [cheering] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] >> Yeah! >> [music] [music] [cheering] [music] [cheering] [music] [cheering] [music] >> Fusion Japan, that was amazing.
>> Thank you. >> I've never seen anyone fall on their own face like that. It was spectacular.
It was so powerful. >> [cheering] >> One of the best dance groups I have ever seen on America's Got Talent. >> This is an act that I'm not going to forget, and people are going to want to share this >> [music] >> and talk about it.
>> [cheering] >> That was a bigger show right there. >> [music] >> It is quite incredible. We've seen a lot coming on this stage from all over the world and showing us something we've never seen [music] before, which is really unique, and this was a great example of that.
>> [music and cheering] >> Okay, so we're ready to vote. HOWIE? >> YES.
>> [cheering and music] >> That's a big yes. fat yes for me. Yes.
[music] Oh, yes yes. >> [music] [screaming and cheering] >> I love him, Paul. >> Good boy.
>> Other Paul. >> Good boy. >> Oh.
>> High five. >> Good boy. [music] >> David, any tricks?
>> He does do tricks, actually. Watch him weave. Here you go, Bert.
>> Go on, Bertie. >> [cheering] >> That's so good. >> PAUL.
>> OH. >> RIGHT. Squiddly >> Yeah.
>> on the furniture. Where is she? Oh, thank you.
Eat the treat. >> Eat the treat. >> Yes.
>> That's not a trick, is it is? >> [laughter] >> The winner >> The winner >> The winner >> of Pop Idol >> No, Dog Factor. >> is >> It's not one of them.
There's two of them. IT'S [music] SQUIDDLY DIDDLY. >> [music] >> OH.
>> [cheering] [music] >> CONGRATULATIONS, GUYS. Well done. We all wanted to say all us judges wanted to say hello to you in person.
Well done. >> [laughter] >> It was brave. It was a monumental How good was this?
Where's the photographer? That was quite incredible. [music] >> Thank you.
>> Good for you. >> Thank you. I couldn't >> Hollie, [laughter] you're a winner.
>> Thank you. >> One job, judges. >> All right.
>> Simon. >> Yeah. >> Um my auntie is looking for a boyfriend.
>> IS THIS YOUR RIGHT ARM? >> AND I THINK I THINK she would want you to be it. >> Okay, thank you very much.
You've got from Hollywood your Hollywood Walk of Fame. >> Well done. >> [applause] >> Nothing.
I I even forgot I had it. >> Keep on using the word legend in the edit. It's quite embarrassing.
>> [laughter] >> Oh my god. >> Um what? >> Throw it in the bin.
>> WE'RE ONLY JOKING. It was a replica.