America’s Got Talent is STILL on their “nation wide quest for talent” and begins, once again, in Atlanta. Does anyone else feel the audition process is getting a little drawn out now? Oh well. First up was a singer who feels “passionate” about her singing “gift”. That usually means she’s going to suck and of course I was right. After forcing everyone to stand up she began to “sing”, rather scream, and basically walked around waving her hands the entire time. Not sure why the judges didn’t buzz her right away but what the hell we need something fun to laugh out right away.

Next up was someone who applied last year and ended up moving onto the second round. He’s a magician who does comedy as well. This time around he promises to perform a bed of nails act. He lays on the nails and lets his “helper” stand on top of him. As she tap dances on top of him the nails light up while Piers Xs. David didn’t think the nails were sharp and asked if he could stand on him. The guy agrees so David jumps on top and of course the guy survives. If they didn’t pass him through he should have sued them for attempt of murder!

After that crazy act it was time for an even crazier one as a cross dresser stepped up doing a Tina Turner impersonator. (Actually  think it was a guy I honestly couldn’t tell). He didn’t really sing like her but lipsynched and danced. Do I see another Boy Shakira in the making? The audience seemed to like him while Sharon did as well. After Piers said no Sharon said a very stern yes. It was then up to David who gave a yes after the audience begged him to. A few other acts were also passed through including a samba group, a speed juggler, a singer. The last act in Atlanta was the “Zooperstars” who were a bunch of people in inflatable costumes who danced around. The audience loved the hilarious act and it seemed to be the best act of the day. The judges easily passed them through simply because the audience went crazy.

With the Atlanta auditions now over it was time to turn to Texas. Up first were Dallas Desperado dancers who are “like” sisters. They do almost everything in sync from walking to talking. Considering they are a professional sport dance team it’s obvious they would be good. The judges and audience thought they were great and the girls easily moved onto the Vegas round.

At only 18 years old the next audition was the first time his talent was ever shown to the public. What he did was act like a robot, moving at a strange pace to look as if he actually was a robot. It was rather strange but timed well to certain sound effects that made it humorous then even some comics. Sharon loved that he mixed the track himself while Piers was surprised by his unusual talent.

The strange acts continued as “barn yard animal noises” are for some reason seen as a talent. For once David was the first to give an X and Piers quickly followed. Sharon held out for a few more “noises” which included a rot wilier and hog having a “disagreement”. With that disappointing act it’s not surprising he didn’t go through along with the next few acts they showed. Those included an extremely strange singing lady, a self titled freak show, an accordion duo another strange dancer guy and a horrible comic. Sure seems like Texas got a few crazies doesn’t it?

Last for the night was a man who at once had his vocal cords severed and could no longer talk. After learning through talk he wanted a second chance at singing and wanted to use the show to try just that. Although he did sound pretty good the audience hated it and wanted the judges to buzz him. I’m not sure what was going on, maybe the song choice? I’m not sure how he did it but he sang through their banter and luckily the judges didn’t agree with them. After hitting a great note the crowd completely changed their turn and started to clap and cheer. It was amazing to see the audience flip like that. The judges saw the change and knew his potential, happily sending him through.

After that great ending America’s Got Talent is proving to be even better then American Idol at times. I’m not sure why they don’t air it against the show because I feel it would surely give it a run for its money

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America’s Got Talent returns with more acts trying to make it on the show. We return to Atlanta, Georgia for like the fifth time but hey who is counting. First up was a guy who looked like a security guard who had an odd talent. He sang opera….. just like a women. She, I mean he, got three Xs from the judges since they wanted him to sing like a man. Next up was a young girl who performed with her dad. The duo performed some sort of karate act with the girl beating up the dad. She flipped and performed other stunts, even after getting an X fro Piers mid way. Piers gave her a no while David gave her a yes. Sharon was the deciding vote and moved her on to Vegas.

Being in Atlanta we were bound to have a few country singers. Sarah was the first in the bunch and she was a bit plain but sang well. The three judges loved her and said she had talent, moving her onto Vegas to pursue her country career. A few others then moved on in a quick recap. A fire act, a pole dancer and some tribal dancers moved on to Vegas. A dance troupe who were all family were then up. They performed well together and the judges felt they had great energy. The judges loved them of course and they moved along to Vegas as well.

Auditions then move back to New York for even more excitement. The James Gang was the first to perform and they seemed promising. The group sang some jazz but more contemporary and danced around. It was rather entertaining and the judges agreed as all three moved them on with a yes to Vegas. A  young girl was up next who was adopted from China. She’s a contortionist and at 11 she’s pretty amazing at it! Everyone loved the girl and thank God she moved on to the next round of the show!

Two polka dancers were up next. It was a bit odd to see them bouncy around but hey whatever they do to keep them happy. The audience hated it and all three judges Xed them at the same time. None of the judges let them go through along with the next few acts. A strange singing guy, a ventriloquist and three strange singing ladies rounded off the crazies who obviously wouldn’t go on to Vegas.

The last act was the one they’ve been promoing all week with the judges and audience crying. Kyle is an R&B singer who had to sing to provide for him family. He teared up before singing but sounded great and shows he’s dedicated his life to singing. The crowd went crazy when he finished along with the judges. If everyone wasn’t crying they sure started when his mom rushed the stage. Jerry even shed a tear as they passed Kyle onto Vegas as we all expected.

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America’s Got Talent is back and this time they are going to a brand new town to start: Dallas, Texas. Here we got most of what I expected, cowboys and other random stunts. Most of the first acts sucked, including the stupid line dancing guy. Who ever heard of a one person line dancer? The group included some hoola-hoopers and a horse wrangler. Nothing with talent.

Next up was someone who I believed was really good but it was odd since the judges were kind of mixed. Of course she wasn’t that smart, but she did sound great! Sharon didn’t like her singing, Piers loved it while David was mixed as well. They let her do Dolly Parton and once again the crowd loved it. In the end the second shot saved her as David loved the Dolly song, thank God because she was really great! Sharon even loved her this time.

They then showcased some of the talent that got passed through. Two acrobats, an 11 year old piano player went through along with street performers. Those from the street performer group were pretty good as they balanced the one guy on some knives! Of course none of these are your average Dallas talent which I think the town lacked a bit.

Beyond Belief, a dance troop, was up next and they had a good package on them. They were pretty good and of course loved by the crowd but the judges as mixed feelings for them. Piers of course hates the outfits and makeup, his normal dislikes, but he loves their dancing. Sharon loved it while David agreed with Piers. That moved the troop along giving us another group moving on to Vegas.

Animals then became the stars of the show. A pig, named Smithfield, was a painting pig who painted abstract…. obviously. It wasn’t really an act but was somewhat funny at least. Piers gave him an X before he even picked up a brush and the others followed suit by not putting the painting pig onto Vegas. Wow I didn’t see that one coming. More animals were then shown, a lady dancing with a dog, more of the pig, a button hitting monkey and a few dogs doing tricks were all kicked off the stage. Then it came time for a REAL act featuring an animal. Doing an acrobatic canine disk routine was Tucker. He danced around, lunged for Frisbees and flipped his way around the stage. It was a great act and was very high energy! The dog flipped in such an amazing way that the judges just had to move him on to Vegas.

A Frank Sinatra impersonator went out next. Not only was he impersonating Sinatra but singing his music as well. At 71 he’s one of the oldest the show has seen this season so it was interesting to see him perform. He sounded great and everyone loved it! David and Sharon even got up and danced to his music while most were stunned how close to Sinatra he sounded! Piers said he was perfect, which is an amazing statement, so it was obvious he was moving to the Vegas round. It was a great way to end the Dallas auditions and now we move on to Chicago.

Back in Chicago it was time to start the show and brother/sister dancers kicked things off. They claimed to be the best salsa dancers you would ever see and they were kind of right! They danced amazingly well together and got the crowd pumped for sure. Piers even said they could make it to the end so it was obvious they judges would pass them through and off to Vegas they go. The next couple was a “singing couple” who were WAY too happy. Their singing was way off since she was great while he sucked horribly. Has the wife performed well together she could have gone passed through but with the crowd booing it was obvious they wouldn’t be passed on to Vegas.

Next up was some guy who was at least seven feet tall. George The Giant was his name and his talent wasn’t obvious at first. But after a few minutes things became rather gross as he pulled a straw completely through his nose and through his mouth. He even drank through the straw while it was in his mouth. Sharon wasn’t too fond of it but the ended was sure a fire starter, literally. Fireworks exploded from his chest to end his act and things were very strange from the judges. Although he has a strange talent Piers said yes while Sharon said no. It was then left up to David and he said yes, moving the strange giant off to Vegas.

Jessica, a singer, was up next and pretty nervous. She had a great back story that makes for great tv and her performance was great as well. She even got a standing ovation from the crowd which is a sure sign of moving along. They loved her and moved her on to Vegas, although they wanted her to smile and relax. She promised to try and that got her a yes from Sharon, meaning she went along to the next round.

The show then moved onto Atlanta, Georgia with some very odd “talents”. The first guy they showed was a male stripper who was so strange it was somewhat unbearable to watch. Thank Jesus he didn’t move through since it was just so odd. More strange acts ensued, most of them doing some sort of striping or pole dancing. Luckily “Busty Heart” well busted on to the stage, huge breasts and all. What she did was crush objects using her boobs and also they didn’t pass her through it was seriously the most crazy act I’ve ever seen but very funny!

It seems the talent in Atlanta was kind of sucky but a tap dance troupe saved the day! As they danced in sync it was great energy  and they did really well together! Although each had their own personalities, they moved well together and looked great! Not only did the crowd give them a standing ovation but Sharon and David did as well. It was an amazing act and they really deserved all the great compliments they got. Thanfully they moved through and I can’t wait to see how they do in Vegas!

One of the more risky acts was then up and it was a sword swallower. He said he had to actually nudge his heart a bit to do his act and it was a tense moment. He got through it not once, but twice. Then he pulled out the big guns, swallowing several swords at once. It was somewhat hard to watch but amazing at the same time. Although David almost killed the guy by buzzing him half swallow, Piers and Sharon moved him along since it was an amazing talent.

Last up was another child singer who was sure to impress. He was only 9 years old and had autism but was so cute! He sang pretty well and the crowd loved him.  The judges loved him too for obvious reasons and put the kid through for a shot in Vegas! That concludes another audition episode of America’s Got Talent and it sure had a ton of talent! Hopefully next week performs as well since tonight will be hard to top.

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America’s Got Talent returns once again and things kick off in Los Angeles. I’m somewhat confused since the show ended in LA last week so it they must have needed a double dose. First up as a “singing ferry” who barely had a chance before getting an X from Piers. The crowd seemed to agree as her singing was rather well….. bad. But hey she’s a freaking singing ferry! What did you expect?

It seems LA has some other strange acts as the next few shown were crazy! Some were just tone deaf while others had some very strange well.. talents. If you want to call them that. One rather strange mother/daughter team freaked me out a bit and the judges agreed.

Thankfully the next act was great and made up for the strange. Ely, who traveled on hardly any money to get to LA to try out, stunned the audience. He performed sang and played the piano and received a standing ovation from the entire stadium. Of course the judges would move him through for that and that they did.

Next up was “Miss Pussykat” who did a grinding act. Of course it isn’t anything naughty, well kind of. She takes your average grinding tool and moves it around her body. Of course she’s wearing metal clothing but it was so crazy yet so entertaining! Not sure if it took talent but it was sure one great act. The judges loved it too and all three moved her on to Vegas.

Two hurricane Katrina survivors were up next. Their story was touching and they even laid it on the judges. Their act was street performance as they some break dance moves along with acrobats. The judges loved their tumbling and their story, moving them along based on both. With that LA’s auditions are over and we now move along to New York.

Next up was some guy who performed his “Drum-tasia”. As he played the drums, fairly loudly and bad, smoke filled the crowd which forced three Xs from the judges. Luckily the next up was a family singing group who took on NSync. They performed rather well even though they weren’t that original. The judges seemed to like them though along with the crowd, moving them along to Vegas.

The “Russian Pole” trio was next where two guys hold a pole and throw a girl up and down as she balances on the pole. They billed it as the most life threatening act on America’s Got Talent. The girl who was bouncing was inches from the Xs and really proved to have talent! It was a risky act but one that was simply amazing. Of course they moved through and should be a shoe in to go very far.

To give a much needed break the judges had a short segment. Sharon was shown to be the favorite of the three judges, especially to an Ozzy Osbourne impersonator. Sharon wasn’t too thrilled as she quickly Xed him. For once Piers was the last to buzz in and it was an obvious no from them all, well Piers gave a yes but it was a “bloody joke”.

The token “family act” was then up as they have one every season. The large family sings and plays instruments together. Each season the have to have ONE, so my guess is the Tobble family is it. Although they were rather boring, they did play well together and nobody really slacked off. Although Piers Xed he changed his mind and helped move the von Trap, I mean Tobble family onto Vegas.

A Broadway dance troupe was up next as the dancing cowboys. They weren’t all that great and I found my self wishing the grinding girl was back! It seems the judges loved them though as all three moved them on to Vegas. It seems the show is moving once again to Chicago so we get to see the crazy town again!

The first act in Chicago was a fire act. Several cement blocks were placed on fire. The guy then smashed through all the blocks, hand on fire and all. It was amazing to watch and it was surely entertaining. It was surely one of the best acts of the night and he deserved his spot in Vegas. But Sharon didn’t want to see him hurt and said no, luckily Piers and David moved him through.

Shalina, a cancer survivor, was up next and her act was singing. Although Piers didn’t like it the crowd did give her a standing ovation. She told Piers she thinks she can win and that’s what pushed him through to the next round. He loved her spirit and gave her a second chance in Vegas.

Magicians were the next category to show their talent. First up was Johnny O who fumbled early and never rebounded. His act was juggling eyeballs and was rather lame. Dan the Magic Man then ripped a dove in part, which angered the judges and probably PETA as well. The rest weren’t any better as all dealt with doves and all sucked.

As always someone comes to save the day and that was the husband and wife team, Pen Dragons. Even though the husband had an arrow in the heart a few years back it didn’t slow the couple down. Both worked well together and although they didn’t perform many risky acts their illusions were pulled off well. The judges loved their act and moved them through, making them the first magicians going to Vegas.

A ton of impersonations then were shown. They were kind of horrible since it really isn’t a talent is it? Some called them “tributes” but they should have been yanked off with a cane! It seems they weren’t all bad though as an Elvis impersonator was last. He didn’t look like Elvis but the crowd loved him. Not sure if he’s any different then “Boy Shakira” but we’ll have to see I guess.

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With the auditions in New York for America’s Got Talent over we move to Chicago. It seems the talent is much different this time around as the first act showcases a burlesque of mothers. They were VERY “Vegas” and although they were “rough” according to Piers they were moved on to well…. Vegas. With the first audition being passed through does this mean Chicago will actually produce amazing performances?

Apparently not as a “homemade guitar” sent one make packing early. He wasn’t the only one as the crowd basically forced the judges to stop some horrible acts. A singing Santa, a few singers and a “stage actor” turned the crowd into a raging rampage that booed and booed and booed. Just when you thought the crowd was so horrible a male baton twirler came onto the stage and cheers rang out. It was more a fire spinning act then baton and was pretty good. I mean if that crowd was cheering it HAD to be good.

Quickly moving on from Chicago, the search for America’s best talent was moved to Los Angeles. LA has to have some good, and bad, talent since everyone who wants to be anyone heads there. The first “performer” is male Briteny Spears impersonator who reminded me of Chris Crocker a bit. Coninsidence, I’m not sure. Since he looked and lip synched like Briteny the new “Boy Shakira” was moved on to the Vegas auditions.

Some great acts were then run down as moving on as well. A hula-hoop dancer, a tap dance troop, a fifteen year old singer and a dance troop all moved on, making LA one of the better auditions so far. That ended fast though with one strange audition. A group of dance teachers sucked, and had no chance of making it through. Another “dance” group reenacted Michael Jackson’s thriller and was High School Musical gone bad! The lack of dancing dancers continued to go on stage and I must say, I expected much more from LA! One last dance act, a power tap/clogging group made it on to the stage and totally made up for those who sucked before them! Of course Piers didn’t like them, but winning the Apprentice doesn’t mean you know squat about dancing!

The end of LA showcased Neil, an opera singer. It seems he was on the show to make his family happy and show people that you can get past poverty and other issues. Of course since they spent so much time on his story it’s obvious he was going to be good. Although I’m not sure how well America will embrace an opera singer it was a great moment as the crowd stood to support him. Hopefully more auditions like this will occurr at the final audition locations and more amazing (and not so amazing) acts will be performed!

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America’s Got talent is back and it seems they’ve kicked it up a notch. Not only will the winner get $1 million but now they will also get to perform in Las Vegas. It’s a pretty good reward but I wonder if some of the acts on the show are worthy enough of performing in Vegas. I mean who’s going to pay to see a rapping grandma in Vegas?

The show started off with auditions in New York. It seems there are some crazies showing up, as always, as nobody was passed through within the first twenty minutes. A guy with a huge tongue, an old guy trying to sing/dance and a crappy trumpeter were some of the acts we had to sit through. Finally someone who didn’t get any X’s was brought onto stage. He came out with a trombone but went off the stage dancing. The guy busted out some dance moves and crazy antics during his performance and really deserved his spot to move through.

With one through we finally get to the good talent, or so I thought. Twin sisters from Bucharest called “Indigo” acted the part but sang so horribly the crowd booed them from two seconds in. Apparently something happened to the judges though as both Sharon and Piers moved them through. Not sure why, I mean it is America’s Got Talent right? Some real talent then stepped on the stage, two brothers who played a great violin number that was fresh and original. It was much better then the twins and they deserved to move through! Several NY acts that made it through were then shown and I wish they could have showed more of them. Most were performances from groups such as magic and plastic drumming along with a few singers. The norm.

New York continued to crank out the crazies as 80 year old tap dancer was pushed onto stage. Of course she was cute and all but not “Vegas” material. Going from the oldest to youngest acts we see a few kids who tried hard but failed to move onto Vegas BUT then we have a four year old singer who was amazing! Could you think, a four year old singing in the city of sin? It could be possible as everyone loved her and I have a feeling America will as well!

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