America's Got Talent: The Champions (2019–…): Season 1, Episode 5 - Episode #1.5 - full transcript
I didn't like it that much.
I actually loved it!
The act going through
to the finals
is Brian Justin Crum!
Jackie Evancho!
Kseniya Simonova!
Sal Valentinetti!
Cosentino!
Tokio Myers!
Lost Voice Guy!
Shin Lim!
You just lit up
this whole entire room.
I am slightly starstruck.
I'm going to be honest
with you right now.
Only two more acts
can go through,
and you should be in the final.
You are so incredible,
and I hope that the 50 states
are going to vote for you.
Tonight, this is feeling
like the Olympics.
It's, like, the best
of the best of the best,
and you are a true star and a
great champion, you really are.
Right here, right now,
you are the champion.
Mind blown.
What just happened?
I tell you what,
if I had a Golden Buzzer,
- I would be slamming it.
- Right now.
Please welcome the host of.
"America's Got Talent
"The Champions," Terry Crews!
Are you ready?
Now, listen up.
The finals are next week.
Yes!
So this is the last chance
for acts to grab a spot.
Ten acts are coming up tonight,
and they are ten
of the very best acts
on the planet.
Whoo!
Now, they're fighting
for two spots in the finals.
One will go
to tonight's Golden Buzzer,
which will be chosen
by yours truly!
It's me, yes!
- What do you think.
- Terry Crews is into?
- Do you think he's into...
- II don't know.
- You think he's into fat guys.
- That sing Sinatra, or?
Now, the other finalist
will be voted through
by our panel of superfans
from all 50 states of America.
Yes, and of course,
make some noise
for your.
"Champions" judges!
Can I just say,
has anybody told you
that you can really dance?
- No, I'm the best dancer.
- In the world.
You are properly
giving it some sauce!
Whoa!
Okay, look.
Do you want
the world's best?
We got it right here.
Ten acts are coming up.
Only two can go
into the finals.
It's about to get serious.
It's "America's Got Talent".
The Champions."
Listen to me snort.
My God.
Get her a tissue or something.
- What are you doing.
- With your fingers?
This is it.
For all the marbles.
- There's so much energy.
- In that room tonight.
Yeah.
They're all so hyped.
We have to go out
and show them what we got.
Are you ready?
- Yes!
- Yes.
We are Attraction.
- We are a shadow dance group.
- From Hungary.
We are the winner of "Britain's."
"Got Talent" season seven.
You know, when
I created Attraction,
I always had the dream
to create something big.
- We've just seen.
- One of the most amazing things
- I've ever seen in this show.
- It really moved me.
In each run, we wanted
to show a new story.
You really know how to pull
at the heartstrings,
I've got to tell you.
Thank you.
We never, never thought
we would win.
"Britain's Got Talent."
Attraction!
It was unbelievable.
Now, Attraction has been able
to perform all over the world,
and we have over
200 million YouTube views.
Being here in "The Champions,"
this is the best of the best.
This is a big pressure.
We hope that Simon
can see how we've grown,
and it will be an honor
to win again.
Here we go.
Wow.
- That's the bell,
- the Liberty Bell.
Wow.
Wow.
Wow, that was good.
Beautiful.
Incredible, guys.
Incredible, incredible.
Howie?
You know, in all my years
on "America's Got Talent,"
we've seen some...
I don't know, would we
call it shadow dancing?
I've never seen one
more concise, more emotional.
You just make my heart burst.
You are a champion.
I realize only two
can go through.
I wish you the best of luck.
Thank you.
Thank you very much, thank you.
You know what?
That was just brilliant.
I mean, brilliant,
brilliant, brilliant,
on every single level.
- You just hit...
- Thank you.
- Everything...
- Thank you so much.
- Thank you.
- Perfectly.
Well done, guys.
It was an absolute
flawless performance.
I love your imagination.
I love your storytelling.
Well done.
Thank you, thank you.
Guys, I remember the
first time we saw you.
I'm seeing this now
in a different context
because you're competing
with the very best.
Tell me what it feels like to
be competing with the world.
- It's amazing.
- So, this is.
The biggest stage in the world,
and we try our best.
We are so proud to be here.
Thank you, we love you.
Well, I'm going to say,
this reminded me once again
how amazing you are.
Thank you, it's privilege
for us to be here.
- So good.
- Thank you.
Thank you so much.
You did amazing, guys.
Thank you. Thank you.
- And now,
- the nerves are kicking in.
- Yeah.
- Ooh.
Come on over.
My God, Attraction!
Come on in!
That was absolutely fantastic.
My God!
Hi!
Jackie Evancho.
My name is Jackie Evancho.
- I'm from.
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
And I'm the runner-up
on "America's Got Talent"
season five.
Last time you were on.
"America's Got Talent,"
you were 10 years old.
Yes.
How old are you now?
I'm 18 now.
- All grown up.
- Yeah.
- When I was on.
- "America's Got Talent".
As a 10-year-old little girl,
everything felt like a movie.
I still remember
walking out on that stage
- for the first time.
- And thinking.
"This is my chance to shine."
All we want to do
is find that one moment,
- that one star,
- and you know what?
This is the moment,
you're the star.
I remember standing on the
stage next to Michael Grimm,
and I really felt like
America was on my side.
Michael Grimm!
It was certainly a night of
surprise and disappointment
- for Pittsburgh's own.
- Jackie Evancho.
As Jackie learned
that she was not the winner,
and Michael Grimm
took home the grand prize.
When I didn't win,
I, at the time,
- was assuming.
- That I was going to be.
Just going back home
to my normal life,
playing with my pets.
But my life completely changed
after "America's Got Talent."
I was performing
all over the place.
Japan, Russia, London.
- Please welcome.
- Jackie Evancho.
As a 10-year-old,
it was crazy.
- It's not often a 10-year-old.
- Can capture the attention.
- Of millions of people.
- Around the world.
I was able to record
a bunch of albums
that actually went
platinum and gold.
I'm the youngest solo singer
to go platinum.
Jackie Evancho may just be
the next big thing.
Do you know how many times
people have been... "you won!"
I'm, like,
"No, I didn't, but thanks."
Being on "America's Got."
The Champions,"
it's a big deal
for me personally.
Ever since I came
in second place,
I wanted to have one more shot.
If I was named the winner,
it'd be, like,
redeeming the first round,
and that is exactly
what I'm going to do.
The whole house
is on its feet!
Welcome home.
Thank you.
It's great to be back.
Mel.
I mean, you have
the voice of an angel.
- I'm sure you've been told this.
- Many, many times.
- Thank you.
- It's just.
Stunningly beautiful,
as are you to look at, too.
Thank you.
You know, we do
have people, you know.
They come on this show as kids,
and then, for whatever reason,
over time,
they lose whatever they had
in the first place.
- But you have actually.
- Got better.
- Thank you.
- In my definition,
That is a champion.
That was outstanding.
- Thank you so much.
- Really.
Thank you.
You know what, you exemplify
exactly what this show is.
You know, people show up
on "America's Got Talent,"
- and I'm sure they've got talent.
- All over the world.
With hopes and dreams
of achieving a career,
and that all happened.
And I got to tell you,
tonight was truly amazing.
I hope you're one of the two
that America votes through.
All the best, young lady.
Thank you so much.
Jackie Evancho,
amazing performance!
Thank you.
You wowed the judges.
Isn't it amazing
what she's done
since she was on the show?
Six albums.
I didn't understand
how much I missed it
until I was on that stage
again, and it's just home.
- Wow.
- Hello.
- Colin Cloud.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Welcome, Colin.
- Hello, thank you.
- For having me.
- So we saw you two years ago.
- You did.
On "America's Got Talent."
So what made you come back?
Two years ago,
you may remember,
I got very, very close
to being in the final,
- and I just didn't.
- Make it through.
- Can I be honest.
- With you, Colin?
- Yep.
- I was really disappointed,
Because I thought
you were doing so well.
You deserved a second chance.
Wow, thank you, thank you.
I'm Colin Cloud,
and I have been described
as the real life
Sherlock Holmes.
A man who could
look at anyone,
and immediately know
everything about them.
It's genuinely
all based in psychology,
and being able to read people.
- Is the coin in this hand?
- Yes.
- Is the coin in this hand?
- Yes.
Now, when he meant it,
his eyebrows raised slightly.
Your nose is also pointing
slightly here,
so I believe it's in this hand.
Yes, yes, there it is.
You're amazing, young man.
Thank you kindly, sir.
As we went round to round,
the caliber of talent
just kept rising.
Ellen, Rome, cheese.
In the semifinals,
it came down to
either myself or Diavolo making
it through to the finals.
Diavolo is going
to the finals!
For that to be pulled away,
I was gutted.
It was really tough.
Since "America's Got Talent,"
I have been lucky enough
to perform and travel
all over the world.
But even with
all of that success,
that missed opportunity
still haunts me to this day.
To now have
this second chance,
I am excited beyond belief.
I want to prove to the judges
that not only
do I deserve
to be in the final,
but I also have what it takes
to win this competition.
Something that I have
thought a lot about
before coming back
to this competition
is am I good enough?
Self-reflection
is only natural,
and as human beings,
it usually begins
with us comparing ourselves
to someone else.
As a kid, for me,
it was Sherlock Holmes,
a man who could
deduce, influence,
and predict human behavior.
Allow me to demonstrate.
I want every single person
in the room right now
to think of any celebrity.
To make sure that I cannot read
anyone else's body language,
can I ask you
all now please to put on
the Colin Cloud mask
that you were given
as you entered the theater.
That'sthat's weird.
That's funny!
Can I just say,
best cult ever.
That is so weird-looking.
Ew.
Everyone right now
is thinking of a celebrity
at random.
You three in a moment are going
to pick one of those people.
- The way you're going to do that.
- Is by throwing out.
This paper with an X.
Now, to make sure it's random,
there's also a bowl
full of blank pieces of paper.
We'll drop in the X.
What I would love
the three of you to do
- is take all.
- The pieces of paper,
- And throw them.
- Into the audience.
Audience, what you're
then going to do
is mix them until
Simon, Heidi, and Mel
have hit their buzzers.
So keep mixing,
throw the bits of paper.
Throw the bits of paper.
Keep mixing.
Give them a second.
Let's get a good mix.
Throw them all around the room.
Whenever you would like,
Simon, Mel, Heidi,
hit your buzzer, then stop
throwing immediately.
Stop mixing.
If you have a ball of paper
right now,
quickly un-ball it, and the
person with the X, get ready.
Howie, whilst we do that,
I would love you to think
of a letter and a number.
- Don't say it, just think.
- Okay, all right.
- Close your eyes.
- For me, please, sir,
And imagineimagine the number
floating in the air.
- Okay.
- And imaginegood.
The letter above it,
the number beneath.
- I'm going to write something.
- On my hand,
So please keep
your eyes closed.
- All right.
- I don't want anyone to think.
- You're watching.
- How the pen is moving.
I have written down
one letter and one number.
- Howie, you can.
- Open up your eyes.
What letter
are you thinking of?
An L.
L.
- What number.
- Are you thinking of?
- Three.
- Three.
Yes.
Are you kidding me?
Now.
How did he do that?
Actually, that would be
a seat number in the room.
Here's the thing,
somebody has the X.
Can the person with the X
quickly stand up?
Shout hello.
Over here?
Right, perfect,
perfect, perfect.
Just confirm,
you're not in L3, are you?
- No.
- No, okay.
But you are thinking
of a celebrity, yes?
- Yeah.
- You'reokay.
Take off your mask for me.
Take off your mask.
Whoever is in L3,
can you keep your mask on?
Stand up and wave.
Who is in L3?
Who is in L?
Is there anyone?
Yes, okay.
Wait right there.
- You are thinking.
- Of a celebrity.
- Howie, listen carefully.
- Okay.
This is the moment of truth.
She's going to name
a random celebrity.
- We don't know each other.
- We haven't set anything up.
- I have the name.
- Of one celebrity.
- Embroidered on.
- My pocket square.
If she says who is
on this square, I'm safe.
If I'm wrong, I want you
to hit your buzzer,
and I am
eliminated immediately.
In a loud voice, can you tell
us who are you thinking of?
David Hasselhoff.
Sorry, say that again?
David Hasselhoff.
David Hasselhoff.
Picked at random.
Yeah.
Am I good enough?
My God.
Come on!
What?
But!
Here's the thing, right?
Any celebrity, any seat.
And yet, L3,
take off your mask.
David Hasselhoff!
Whoo.
- What?
- No way!
Wow.
Come on down, David.
Whoo.
Hey, baby.
- You're back.
- How are you?
- What's up, man?
- So good to see you.
Are you doing all right?
Good to see you.
- Yeah, man.
- Fantastic.
That's nuts.
Hey, how was that?
- I was not expecting that...
- I wasn't expecting that.
- At all.
- That was a twist right there.
- How are you?
- Good to see you.
Thank you!
David Hasselhoff,
- ladies and gentleman.
- Thank you.
This is insane!
- Hello, David.
- How's it going?
- Thank you so much.
- All right.
Wow.
Whoo!
That was incredible.
- This is going to be.
- A tough competition.
- It's going to be.
- A tough night, yeah.
So basically, you can make
any celebrity turn up anywhere?
Yeah, could I just say,
Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber,
- you're off the hook.
- You can go home.
- Howie, what did you.
- Think of that?
- Well, here's what I.
- Think of that.
- I think you really.
- Stepped up your game.
- You really.
- Stepped up your game...
- I agree.
- In every way.
I think you have absolutely
redeemed yourself tonight.
It was nothing like
I've ever seen before.
I have no idea how you do it.
It also brings back
great memories
of when we launched
this show with David,
- who took a chance on us,
- by the way.
And I also want to thank you
for coming back,
because that was incredible.
Thank you so much.
- Thank you, thank you,
- thank you, thank you.
Well done, Colin.
You've got magical powers,
as far as I'm concerned,
- and I love you,
- you're brilliant.
Thank you so much, guys.
Thank you, thank you.
That performance
would have gotten him
into the finals on "AGT."
A million percent.
That was true redemption.
- It was so amazing,
- and the fact.
- That David Hasselhoff.
- Was somewhere else,
- And teleported here.
- That's what it is.
- That isthat was.
- The real magic.
- At the right time,
- you brought him here.
- Absolutely.
- I'm scared.
To me, seeing the best
in the world...
- Yeah.
- Is a buzz.
- Yeah?
- And you know what?
- They're full up.
- Well, I feel like
I've always been America.
This is, like, global.
It's like being
on a different planet.
Hello, ladies and gentleman.
Welcome back, Lee.
Thanks very much.
So just to explain, Lee,
who's also known
as the Lost Voice Guy,
won.
"Britain's Got Talent" 2018.
Yes.
Lee is not only funny.
He's also very naughty.
How has your life changed
- since doing.
- "Britain's Got Talent"?
- Winning.
- "Britain's Got Talent".
Has completely changed
my life for the better.
I'm also a lot more confident
than I used to be
around other people.
It's almost as if winning
the show has given me a voice
for the first time.
Aw, good for you.
Aw.
My name is Lee Ridley,
but you may also know me
as Lost Voice Guy.
I was the winner of "Britain's."
"Got Talent" season 12.
I'm a struggling
stand-up comedian
who also struggles
to stand up.
I have cerebral palsy,
which means I walk
like a zombie
out of "The Walking Dead,"
and I'm unable to speak.
Lost Voice Guy!
- Winning.
- "Britain's Got Talent".
Was such an amazing moment.
It's nice to be stared at
for positive reasons
for a change.
I was diagnosed when I was
six months old.
It was hard growing up
with a disability
because I felt like I was
different to everyone else.
I've always had
this crazy dream
of being a stand-up comedian.
I just thought
it wouldn't be possible.
In my wildest dreams,
I never expected
to be this successful.
I performed in front of
the Royal Family.
I'm writing a book.
I'm also currently on a huge
tour of the United Kingdom.
I am just amazed
that my batteries
haven't ran out yet.
To be at "America's Got."
The Champions"
means an awful lot to me.
This is my first time
performing in America.
To win would be such
a fantastic honor
and it would prove to myself
that I was right
to follow my dreams.
Well, I'm not going
to say any more, Lee,
because I don't need to.
Just do what you do.
Yes.
Raise your hand
if you can tell
that I have
a slight disability.
It's the hair, isn't it?
I've been disabled
most of my life.
In fact, I was disabled
before it was popular.
I'm not here to inspire you.
I'm here because
I love the attention.
If you are wondering
how I got disabled,
it's because I didn't forward
that chain email
to ten of my closest friends
when I was younger.
I hate that we have so many
politically correct words
to describe
disabled people now.
It's all special needs,
special schools,
Special Olympics.
That is why
it always alarms me
when I hear about
special forces going to war.
Yeah.
I come from a long line
of disabled people.
My great-grandfather
was disabled.
So was my grandfather,
and my father was the same.
At least I assumed
they were disabled
from the way that they walked.
It turns out they were all
just raging alcoholics.
You've been a
fantastic audience.
Even if you hadn't,
I can't really change
what I say at this point.
Enjoy the rest of your night.
Good-bye.
Wow.
Thank you so much.
- Yeah, I've got to go.
- To Howie first.
- This is my hero.
- So I watch...
- You know, I watch you online,
- I've been watching you.
You are hysterical, and I said
when I came back here.
I go, how come we can't
have a comic win.
"America's Got Talent?"
And you are the example I use.
You are funny and witty
and wonderful,
and you are a champion.
Heidi?
I think you're teaching
all of us something today
that you take in an extremely
challenging situation,
and you're finding
the humor in it.
And I hope that the people
from the 50 states
are thinking about this.
Well done.
Let me tell you, you have
inspired so many people,
and you're a great guy.
- You're really funny,
- and I am so happy.
- The American audience.
- Got to experience.
What I experienced
on "Britain's Got Talent."
Well done.
Welcome back.
I missed you.
Wonder what made him
choose that voice.
It's so proper English.
Isn't it Simon's voice?
- It sounded a bit like Simon.
- I thought the same thing.
- Is it?
- No, it's not.
- But it sounded like it.
- It sounded a bit like Simon.
It was such a thrill to
see you, and they loved you.
Do you like being romanced?
Romanced?
- Yeah, of course.
- Every girl.
- Likes to be romanced.
- Of course.
See?
Then I'm not your man, Heidi.
You say it like this.
You go "how you doin'?"
How you doin'?
How you doin'?
How you doin'?
How you doin'?
How you doin'?
There you go.
How you doin'?
- It's Sal "The Voice"
- Valentinetti.
23 years old from Long Island,
New York, and I'm a singer.
- Hollywood Boulevard, cuz.
- Look at this.
The lights, the palm trees.
The weirdoes on the street.
- Well, you want.
- To know something, Tommy?
Here, we're kind of weird.
What are you trying to say?
I don't blend?
Hollywood!
Before.
"America's Got Talent,"
I would deliver pizzas
for my cousin's pizzeria.
How you doin'?
- Sing in the restaurant.
- Once in a while.
"America's Got Talent"
was the chance for me.
- Heidi Klum, how you doin'?
- Hey, how you doin'?
I sang the song, we did the
thing, she hit the button.
Boom!
Confetti, explosions,
Tommy is running.
I have never seen,
before or after that moment,
Tommy ever run again, ever.
You know, I finally felt like
I had found my place
in the world.
- Like, this is what.
- I was meant to do,
Andand this is who I am.
Sal Valentinetti!
You're here to win.
I was pumped.
I was ready to do it.
The act finishing in
fifth place, Sal Valentinetti.
I didn't win.
"America's Got Talent,"
but being a finalist
changed my life.
I'm performing in theatres
- with some of the.
- Biggest stars.
It's nuts.
There is some feeling of
"I was so close,
you could almost taste it."
Let's go in.
But to win "America's."
Champions"
- proves that you're not only.
- The best in the country.
You're the best in the world.
I want that.
And this time, I didn't
come here to try out.
I came here to win.
Sal!
Bravo!
Sal!
Heidi, baby!
Sal, my golden boy.
- I don't know.
- If you guys remember,
But Sal was my Golden Buzzer.
Yes.
It was two years ago,
and I love you so much.
Heidi, I love you.
No, I love you more.
And now, you have the chance
to be the champion.
The champion of champions.
I'm rooting for you.
Let's do it, Sal.
Good luck.
Let's do it.
Sal Valentinetti,
I love this guy.
I want to go to Sunday dinner
at Sal Valentinetti's house.
Whoo!
Come on.
How you doin'?
That's how you do it!
Whoa.
I mean, you are just so cute.
I mean, you really are.
You know, I was lucky enough
to go see Sinatra
and Sammy Davis, Jr.
- And you're not.
- Just trying to do it.
You are it, and you're genuine
and authentic and real.
I love what you're doing.
Howie, thank you.
You're welcome, buddy.
- You know what,
- you just lit up.
This whole entire room.
I loved it, loved it, loved it.
Thank you.
Simon.
I am slightly starstruck,
- I'm going to be honest.
- With you right now.
Wow!
Yeah, I am.
- Love you, Simon.
- I mean, seriously.
It was fantastic.
Thank you, that's tremendous.
You have so much charm,
so much pizzazz.
And I just love your voice, and
I just love you so very much.
And I hope that the 50 states
are going to vote for you!
Thank you, and God bless!
Aw, he's so cute.
- You came to win today.
- Hell, yeah.
- Okay, listen, we got to hang.
- Absolutely, brother.
We got to hang.
- I'm going to Sunday dinner.
- At your house.
You better be there.
You know, we got about
five winners
of previous years
on this one show.
Wow.
Tokio Myers.
My goodness, man.
Listen, winner of.
"Britain's Got Talent."
- I mean, it's incredible.
- To be here.
- I've never been.
- In the States before.
I grew up in northwest London
as an only child
on the 16th floor
of a tower block.
Three of us in one room.
That's where we were.
Where I grew up
was quite a poor place.
A lot of drug
and gang violence.
It was there
that I discovered music.
I worked very, very hard
because I knew
that could be a door
opening for my life.
Well, this
is your night, hon.
Good luck.
Thank you.
It's very different
when you're up there.
It feltthe whole thing
felt like a dream.
I think right now
is your time.
- Whatever you've gone through.
- In the past, Tokio,
Has taken you to this point.
Tokio Myers!
Shortly after "BGT,"
there was a huge fire
that happened in London.
Where it happened was not
too far from where I grew up.
I personally felt drawn
to get involved.
- I never thought I would be.
- In a position to do that,
- Because I didn't.
- Have anything at all.
- Can you hear me?
- Okay, here we go.
It's been
an incredible year.
- I never thought I could win.
- "Britain's Got Talent,".
And, you know,
here I am in America.
I want to go out there and
blow the American people away.
Hello, Tokio.
How you doing, Simon?
I'm really good.
So good to see you.
Tokio won.
"Britain's Got Talent" in 2017.
That's correct, yeah.
Thank you.
In my opinion,
one of the best winners
- we've ever had on the show.
- I'm a huge fan.
What have you been doing
since you won "BGT?"
Um, I don't know if you guys
are familiar with
the Grenfell Tower in London.
- You know, due to.
- The infrastructure.
Of that building,
many people died in a fire.
- Um...
- It was the terrible tragedy.
Where on a whim,
we decided to put a record out.
Tokio was the first
to hold his hand up.
We raised, you know, hundreds
of thousands of pounds.
That's when I realized, you
know, what a great guy he is.
Thank you.
Well, you know, Tokio,
thank you for coming back.
- Good luck, not that.
- You need good luck.
- Because you are amazing,
- but good luck anyway.
Thank you guys, thank you.
I love Tokio Myers.
Unreal!
Wow, Tokio,
that brought back memories.
- Howie?
- Let me ask you something.
- So for you,
- what did this feel like?
Coming to America
and playing here?
Man, it's incredible.
- Um, the energy is.
- So different here,
And I could just...
So energetic, and...
It's wicked, man.
It's wicked.
Well, you are
a world-class musician.
You truly are a champion,
and I see you
as the next Quincy Jones.
And tonight,
only two can go through.
You truly deserve
to go through.
You are really worthy of it.
Thank you very much.
Heidi?
I guess this
is what they mean when they say
a one-man show, right?
- I mean...
- I guess you do it all.
I mean, it was really,
truly amazing to watch.
- Thank you.
- Thank you very much.
Um, tonight, this is feeling
like the Olympics.
It's, like, the best
of the best of the best.
You've all upped your game.
Thank God we're not
choosing tonight,
- because we would have.
- A real problem.
Thank you very much.
That means a lot.
That means a lot.
Thank you.
Okay, 50 states,
give this guy a break.
I want him in the final,
come on.
Thank you, thank you.
What do you think about
your chances tonight?
I'm not going to lie.
Today, I felt the pressure.
Man, you know,
it's the best of the best.
So are we ready to do this?
Terry, Terry, Terry!
Love you guys!
- I love Terry.
- Can you do that thing.
- He does with his chest?
- Yeah.
Can you do that?
I can do it, watch.
You do one at a time.
I do one at a time.
Right, left, right, left.
Mine's one at a time.
Whoa, I know her from online.
I know who you are.
You do that amazing sand art.
Thank you, thank you.
I remember seeing
this video go viral,
and this act is amazing.
- You were on.
- "Ukraine's Got Talent."
- Right, thank you.
- What year?
2009.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I'm Kseniya Simonova.
I'm 33 years old,
from Ukraine.
I lived in a very small city
near the sea.
Growing up, I was drawing
all the time.
But when I found sand,
it was like my second hand.
Sand can show
the life continuation.
Like, continuing my soul.
In the day, I was a mother,
and at night, I was an artist.
I never thought my sand art
- would ever leave.
- My small town.
But in 2009, my husband
secretly signed me up
for "Ukraine's Got Talent."
I was afraid, because it was
my very first time
on stage at all.
I put my heart
on the stage that day.
I couldn't believe the
reaction of my performances,
and they went viral
on internet.
Somebody told me,
"Did you see?"
I said,
"No, I have no computer."
Kseniya Simonova!
Winning on.
"Ukraine's Got Talent"
completely changed my life.
With my winnings off.
"Ukraine's Got Talent,"
we were able to buy
a new house.
You could see me, like...
I never expected
that can happen to me.
This is my very first time
in America.
I feel I'm here
representing Ukraine,
and I want to show that it's
a beautiful artistic place.
- My life's already.
- Changed so much,
But I am still the girl
from little city
who is surprised of her life.
Well, this is our final
episode before the finals.
Only two more acts
can go through.
I wish you the best of luck.
Thank you so much.
Can I tell one word about
the story which you will see?
- Yes, please.
- This is the story.
About a child who grew up,
became famous artist,
and forgot his parents.
- I wish nobody forget.
- Who their parents, please.
- Aw.
- Wow.
That's a sad story.
Okay, thank you so much.
Wow.
Universe, all the planets.
This is amazing.
My God.
I got goosebumps!
My God!
Golden, Golden, Golden!
Whoa.
Simon?
In my opinion,
you are one of
the best contestants
we've had over the years
all around all the world.
Thank you.
I mean, genuinely,
to see it unfold
in front of our eyes,
and your use of music
and storytelling,
- it was fantastic.
- Congratulations.
Thank you.
Mel?
That was just incredible.
Wow, wow, wow.
Like, just the intricacy
of the faces.
Everything that you do
is just brilliant.
My gosh.
Thank you.
I agree.
Thank you.
Let me tell you something.
It's so emotional.
What you do is beautiful.
You are beautiful.
Thank you.
Where else
can you see sand art?
In my mind, tonight,
right here, right now,
you are the champion.
I really, truly believe that.
Thank you.
Okay, okay, okay.
Okay.
Man, Kseniya,
let me tell you something,
I have never
been more impressed
by the ability to move people
the way you did today.
Amazing, you deserved it.
Thank you.
Thank you, America!
You are through
to the finals.
Let's hear it for.
Kseniya Simonova!
Fantastic.
How did it feel
coming back on that stage?
I was very scared, you know?
I was praying there,
and I was, like, trying,
my hands, not to shake them.
They were shaking.
But you did so good!
No one could see that.
It was unbelievable.
I'm so happy for you.
So now, only one spot left
for the whole competition.
- It's going to be so hard.
- For all those people to vote.
Only one spot life.
I know, it's so hard to vote.
It's going to be.
They're all so good.
- Because this is it.
- They're all great.
So are you nervous?
Yeah, of course.
- I've traveled halfway.
- Across the world to be here.
My name is Cosentino,
and I was runner-up
on "Australia's Got Talent,"
season five.
As a child,
I stumbled across a book
that introduced me to the world
of Harry Houdini,
the escape artist.
That absolutely captured
my imagination,
and from there, I became
obsessed with escapes,
and it became my life.
"Australia's Got Talent"
gave me that platform
to really push the boundaries.
Do not try this at home.
I had thought
I could win this thing.
I was so close,
I could taste it.
Jack Vidgen!
But I was runner-up.
It's very painful,
but of course,
it gave me a platform to now
go on and have a whole career.
Since then, I've gone on to do
my own television show
in 22 different countries.
I've gone on to
tour all around the world,
but there's still one place
I have to go,
which is America.
So here I am.
To compete against
the best in the world,
I've really got to step it up.
So I'm literally
putting my life on the line.
Is it worth it?
Yeah, I think it is.
I hope that I can actually
prove that I'm a champion.
It's finally my chance to win.
So what you're about
to see here tonight
is truly dangerous.
To make sure everything is
legitimate and above board,
I'd like to invite Terry
out on stage to assist.
- Terry, would you come out?
- Give him a round of applause.
Yeah.
How you doing?
- Good, man.
- How are you?
- Good, good.
- Okay.
I'm going to be strapped and
bound to that spinning wheel,
and locked in place
with four padlocks.
- Terry, for the sake.
- Of the audience,
- I want you to take the padlock,
- lock it.
Make sure it doesn't slip
or come undone.
It's a real padlock.
It's real.
- Very important.
- It's real.
You will noticethank you...
There are four crossbows
aimed at my body.
This is one of the arrows
that will be fired.
Let me show you how dangerous
the arrow truly is.
Stay right there, Terry.
Wait, wait, what?
Stay there.
That's no joke.
The bear trap comes
crashing down with
over 200 pounds of brute force.
If one of my arms is caught,
it will be crushed.
Now, in a moment,
the tap will be turned on.
The liquid runs down the tray
into the bucket.
- It takes around.
- About 30 seconds.
For the weight of the bucket
to hit the switch.
When it does,
there's no turning back.
The wheel will begin to spin,
releasing the second pair
of crossbows and bear trap.
Now, I have to make my way
through all of the restraints
using nothing but a lockpick.
If I can't get out,
I will be skewered
and crushed to that wheel.
Finallyit gets better.
Right.
Or worse.
There's one final element
Fire.
If I'm not out
in less than two minutes,
the entire wheel
will be set on fire.
Of course, if I'm not out...
Come on, man.
Come on, man, no.
I'll be burnt alive.
My God.
Dude, I'm scared for you, man.
- It's so nice to meet...
- Can I hug you?
- Can I give you a hug?
- You can hug me.
- Thank you.
- My God.
Thank you, Terry.
Thank you so much.
Good luck.
Let's begin.
No.
Release!
Come on!
Come on.
He got one!
He's not getting loose!
Come on!
Come on!
Whoa!
Whoo!
He's running out of time, man!
Come on!
That was insane!
Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow.
You are one crazy guy.
Howie?
You know what,
we see escape artists.
But you have this
dramatic delivery
that is beyond,
and it was scary.
I loved everything.
Thank you.
Eveneven that ending.
- When I finish anything.
- From now on,
That's how I'm going to do it.
Perfect.
I just finished judging.
That's it, boom!
I thought it was
thrilling to watch.
I loved the presentation,
you know?
You're also very.
"Pirates of the Caribbean."
- You know, with all your braids.
- And everything.
It was very entertaining.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
What I loved about this act
is that, as you said,
it was not an illusion.
It can go wrong.
We've seen it go wrong.
And really, this was
the whole idea of the show,
which was, you know,
the best in the world
takes on the best in the world.
And I think you've got
a real shot after that.
This is actually
one of the best danger acts
I think I've ever seen.
- I mean, really,
- you're that good.
- Congratulations.
- Thank you very much, guys.
I appreciate your time.
Thank you.
Well, all I have to do...
He's good.
- Yeah.
- He is good.
He's also easy on the eyes.
My God, this feels
like a final tonight.
At this point,
it's anybody's game.
Now there's only
one spot left.
Yeah.
And there's nine
incredible acts.
This isthis is insane.
Yeah.
We're the Sons of Serendip.
We're finalists from season
nine of "America's Got Talent."
We all met
at Boston University
while in graduate school,
and in 2014, on a whim,
we decided to audition
for "America's Got Talent."
That's amazing, I loved it.
- Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
- Voice you have.
I think it was fabulous.
It really was.
There was a gut feeling
that our lives
would never be the same.
You deliver week after week
after week after week.
- Eventually,
- we were on the stage.
For, like, that last time.
Leaving the competition
is Sons of Serendip.
That moment was brutal.
It's hard because
we wanted it a lot.
But we were still able
to leave our day jobs,
and pursue music full-time.
We've been
recording albums, touring.
We've opened for John Legend,
for Jay Leno.
We've had some amazing
experiences and
it's been a blessing.
It's been a blessing.
And now, we're here
at "America's Got Talent".
The Champions,"
and we're going to be competing
against the best of the best.
- From the whole world.
- Yeah, from the whole world.
- Yeah.
- Like, that's incredible,
And nerve-racking.
We can't wait
to show the judges
how we've evolved and improved
over the last four years.
We want to win this time.
They're on their feet!
I can't tell you,
it is so nice
- to have you guys.
- Back on the stage.
There's, like, magic in the air
when you guys perform.
- Really, I could feel.
- The magic in the air.
Thank you, Heidi, thank you.
- You look great,
- you sound great,
And you make us feel so good.
Thank you.
Mel.
Well, for me,
that was so dreamy
and so angelic.
- It wasl mean,
- it was beautiful.
And you know what,
I'm glad that you came back
because it's good
to be reminded,
especially how good
this combination works.
The piano, the cello,
your voice, and the harp.
I love a harp.
Simon, what did you think?
Your voice is
actually stunning.
The song choice was great.
I mean, you're
fantastic musicians.
Certain performances
just do that.
This one actually got me,
you know?
Thank you, wow.
Honest to God, guys,
when I'm asked the question
"well, why are you"
putting people
who didn't win the show
"on 'Champions?'"
And it's specifically because
certain years
may not have been
the right years for you.
And this, for me,
was a huge step up.
Thank you.
Good for you.
Four and a half years since
you've been on that stage.
Tell us how you feel.
It feels amazing.
It's justit's surreal.
Yeah, yeah!
The competition
on this episode
is more off the hook
than any other episode.
Don't you think?
Our last act, coming up.
So that is a spade,
that's a club?
- What?
- That's a club?
- Yeah.
- That's a spade.
- Right.
- Whywhich one is one?
- That is a...
- That's spade.
Club, no, that's a club.
Don't you play cards
in England?
My name is Shin Lim.
I am the reigning champion
for "America's Got Talent."
That has
a really nice ring to it,
so let's keep it going.
- You know, I was.
- A pretty awkward kid.
I would practice my magic
all the time.
I would wear this white
uniform that my mom gave me.
And then, reappear.
I thought it was cool
at the time, but...
I had always watched.
"America's Got Talent,"
and after 10 years of
practicing and performing,
I finally got the courage to
actually go up and audition.
And what do you?
I am a card magician.
I saw all four judges
just stand up,
and then, the whole audience
- was giving me.
- A standing ovation,
And I was really relieved
because I was, like,
"okay, I think they like it."
For anyone who says they
don't believe in magic, hello!
When I was announced
the top two,
I thought to myself "I could"
actually win this thing."
Shin Lim!
And I couldn't hear any
of the confetti or anything.
- Apparently there was, like,
- confetti being shot behind me,
- But I couldn't hear.
- Any of that.
- Like, everything.
- Was just quiet,
And all of a sudden,
I feel myself get lifted up.
And I'm, like, "my God."
Like, I feel like I'm
"in Heaven or something."
Paris Las Vegas, here I come.
Shin, Shin, Shin, Shin!
Every magician's dream is to
obviously headline in Vegas,
and I finally got to do that.
Ladies and gentleman,
Shin Lim!
It felt like just yesterday
that my only fan was my mom,
and me dressed up in the
white suit and my bowl cut.
And now, I'm being recognized
all over.
- "AGT" is where.
- It all started for me,
So I had to be a part
of the "Champions."
The competition here
is really intimidating.
I'm up against
some legendary people.
I feel like expectations
are extremely high
- for me as well because.
- I had just won.
- Okay, here we go, gang.
- Here we go.
I am very nervous.
I'm back here
to defend my title.
Whoa.
Shin Lim.
Hello.
So you were the winner of.
"America's Got Talent" 2018.
Really?
Yes.
Shin, can I say something
to you, please?
I have absolute respect
for you that you have
the courage after winning
to come back to compete
with all the other winners.
- And not many people.
- Would do that.
- Thank you, Simon.
- Thank you so much.
You're a champion.
Thank you, Simon.
- Good luck, Shin.
- Thank you so much.
Thank you guys.
I'm actually going to need.
- Terry's help.
- For this next effect.
Terry, please come up
on the stage.
- All right, how you doing?
- Have a seat right over there.
Of course.
Now, Terry, if you could
put your left hand out.
All right.
- Cover that card.
- With your other hand.
Don't move, all right?
Okay.
Whoa!
What in the world?
What?
Terry, lift up.
Look, all those cards!
What?
My God.
Wow.
Yes!
My.
- What?
- Shut up!
Where are they going?
Stop it!
My God!
Yeah!
Whoo!
Your right pocket, inside.
Check it, inside.
This is crazy!
No!
Shin Lim.
Thank you guys.
You know what, I am sitting
here, thinking to myself
"what just happened?"
- That was impressive.
- Well done.
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much, guys.
You are perfection,
and I just want to reach out
to the 50 states
who are voting.
You are a champion,
you are a winner,
and you should be in the final.
There's only one more spot.
Yeah, my God.
Heidi, what do you think?
I mean, Shin Lim.
But I have to say,
this was as expected.
Mind-blowing!
- Thank you.
- It really was.
Simon, what did you think?
I can see something different
in you since we last saw you,
- which is because.
- I remember the story.
You told us about being shy
when you were a little boy,
and then, magic gave you
your confidence.
And I think winning "AGT"
has given you something else.
The only one problem
I have is that thanks to you,
my son now believes
he has magic powers.
Okay.
And I'm not kidding.
But you are a true star,
and a great guy,
- and a great champion.
- Thank you, Simon.
- You really are.
- Thank you so much.
Thank you so much, guys.
- Yes!
- He's got to be in the finals.
- That's a class act.
- That's a really deserving...
That's, like, world-class.
- How did you get that.
- In my pocket?
I have no idea.
- I'm scared I don't have.
- My wallet anymore.
- No, no, no, I told you,
- I wouldn't take...
I wouldn't take anything,
but I would give you something.
Welcome back.
It's been one incredible
night of talent,
but now, it's all down
to the results.
Remember, there are only two
spots open in the finals,
and one has already gone.
I put Kseniya Simonova through
with the Golden Buzzer.
And that leaves nine acts
for one spot in the finals.
This one spot is decided
by the superfans.
What just happened?
And I'm coming here
as the most recent winner
of America's Got Talent,
- so there is a lot.
- Of pressure on me.
You should be in the final.
Mind-blowing.
The last two years,
I've worked my butt off
and came back even better
than when I left.
You are a true star,
and a great champion.
I was so close last time.
I'm so close again this time.
I really hope
I have done enough.
This is it.
The votes are locked now.
First up, we're going
to find out
who's made it
into tonight's top three.
Our 50 states have voted.
The acts going into
the top three are...
Attraction!
Shin Lim!
And Sons of Serendip!
Wow.
Let's hear it
for all our other acts.
Thank you so much
for being here.
So now we have our top three.
Wow.
But it's not over yet.
Only one act can go through
to the finals.
My gosh.
My gosh.
Attraction, I can tell you
you won in the Northeast.
Shin Lim, you won the Midwest.
Sons of Serendip,
you won in Alabama,
Arizona, and Tennessee.
Okay, first,
we're going to reveal
who finished in third place.
The votes are in.
The act finishing
in third place is...
Sons of Serendip.
Guys.
You deserve everything.
You are truly champions.
Please make some noise
for Sons of Serendip.
Incredible.
Thank you, guys.
Wow.
We are down to the top two.
Attraction, and Shin Lim.
My God.
Good luck to both of you.
The superfans have decided.
The act going through to
the finals is...
Shin Lim!
Attraction, thank you so much.
Shin Lim, you are
in the finals.
What are you feeling right now?
Thank you guys so much.
It feels amazing.
I love all of you so much.
This is incredible.
Thank you, thank you.
And please welcome back
tonight's Golden Buzzer,
Kseniya Simonova!
Next week, it's the finals.
The top ten acts of the season
will be fighting to be crowned.
"Champions"
best in the world.
And there's a big twist coming
in those finals.
Trust me, you're going
to love it.
We'll see you then.
I'm Terry Crews.
Good night, America!
I actually loved it!
The act going through
to the finals
is Brian Justin Crum!
Jackie Evancho!
Kseniya Simonova!
Sal Valentinetti!
Cosentino!
Tokio Myers!
Lost Voice Guy!
Shin Lim!
You just lit up
this whole entire room.
I am slightly starstruck.
I'm going to be honest
with you right now.
Only two more acts
can go through,
and you should be in the final.
You are so incredible,
and I hope that the 50 states
are going to vote for you.
Tonight, this is feeling
like the Olympics.
It's, like, the best
of the best of the best,
and you are a true star and a
great champion, you really are.
Right here, right now,
you are the champion.
Mind blown.
What just happened?
I tell you what,
if I had a Golden Buzzer,
- I would be slamming it.
- Right now.
Please welcome the host of.
"America's Got Talent
"The Champions," Terry Crews!
Are you ready?
Now, listen up.
The finals are next week.
Yes!
So this is the last chance
for acts to grab a spot.
Ten acts are coming up tonight,
and they are ten
of the very best acts
on the planet.
Whoo!
Now, they're fighting
for two spots in the finals.
One will go
to tonight's Golden Buzzer,
which will be chosen
by yours truly!
It's me, yes!
- What do you think.
- Terry Crews is into?
- Do you think he's into...
- II don't know.
- You think he's into fat guys.
- That sing Sinatra, or?
Now, the other finalist
will be voted through
by our panel of superfans
from all 50 states of America.
Yes, and of course,
make some noise
for your.
"Champions" judges!
Can I just say,
has anybody told you
that you can really dance?
- No, I'm the best dancer.
- In the world.
You are properly
giving it some sauce!
Whoa!
Okay, look.
Do you want
the world's best?
We got it right here.
Ten acts are coming up.
Only two can go
into the finals.
It's about to get serious.
It's "America's Got Talent".
The Champions."
Listen to me snort.
My God.
Get her a tissue or something.
- What are you doing.
- With your fingers?
This is it.
For all the marbles.
- There's so much energy.
- In that room tonight.
Yeah.
They're all so hyped.
We have to go out
and show them what we got.
Are you ready?
- Yes!
- Yes.
We are Attraction.
- We are a shadow dance group.
- From Hungary.
We are the winner of "Britain's."
"Got Talent" season seven.
You know, when
I created Attraction,
I always had the dream
to create something big.
- We've just seen.
- One of the most amazing things
- I've ever seen in this show.
- It really moved me.
In each run, we wanted
to show a new story.
You really know how to pull
at the heartstrings,
I've got to tell you.
Thank you.
We never, never thought
we would win.
"Britain's Got Talent."
Attraction!
It was unbelievable.
Now, Attraction has been able
to perform all over the world,
and we have over
200 million YouTube views.
Being here in "The Champions,"
this is the best of the best.
This is a big pressure.
We hope that Simon
can see how we've grown,
and it will be an honor
to win again.
Here we go.
Wow.
- That's the bell,
- the Liberty Bell.
Wow.
Wow.
Wow, that was good.
Beautiful.
Incredible, guys.
Incredible, incredible.
Howie?
You know, in all my years
on "America's Got Talent,"
we've seen some...
I don't know, would we
call it shadow dancing?
I've never seen one
more concise, more emotional.
You just make my heart burst.
You are a champion.
I realize only two
can go through.
I wish you the best of luck.
Thank you.
Thank you very much, thank you.
You know what?
That was just brilliant.
I mean, brilliant,
brilliant, brilliant,
on every single level.
- You just hit...
- Thank you.
- Everything...
- Thank you so much.
- Thank you.
- Perfectly.
Well done, guys.
It was an absolute
flawless performance.
I love your imagination.
I love your storytelling.
Well done.
Thank you, thank you.
Guys, I remember the
first time we saw you.
I'm seeing this now
in a different context
because you're competing
with the very best.
Tell me what it feels like to
be competing with the world.
- It's amazing.
- So, this is.
The biggest stage in the world,
and we try our best.
We are so proud to be here.
Thank you, we love you.
Well, I'm going to say,
this reminded me once again
how amazing you are.
Thank you, it's privilege
for us to be here.
- So good.
- Thank you.
Thank you so much.
You did amazing, guys.
Thank you. Thank you.
- And now,
- the nerves are kicking in.
- Yeah.
- Ooh.
Come on over.
My God, Attraction!
Come on in!
That was absolutely fantastic.
My God!
Hi!
Jackie Evancho.
My name is Jackie Evancho.
- I'm from.
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
And I'm the runner-up
on "America's Got Talent"
season five.
Last time you were on.
"America's Got Talent,"
you were 10 years old.
Yes.
How old are you now?
I'm 18 now.
- All grown up.
- Yeah.
- When I was on.
- "America's Got Talent".
As a 10-year-old little girl,
everything felt like a movie.
I still remember
walking out on that stage
- for the first time.
- And thinking.
"This is my chance to shine."
All we want to do
is find that one moment,
- that one star,
- and you know what?
This is the moment,
you're the star.
I remember standing on the
stage next to Michael Grimm,
and I really felt like
America was on my side.
Michael Grimm!
It was certainly a night of
surprise and disappointment
- for Pittsburgh's own.
- Jackie Evancho.
As Jackie learned
that she was not the winner,
and Michael Grimm
took home the grand prize.
When I didn't win,
I, at the time,
- was assuming.
- That I was going to be.
Just going back home
to my normal life,
playing with my pets.
But my life completely changed
after "America's Got Talent."
I was performing
all over the place.
Japan, Russia, London.
- Please welcome.
- Jackie Evancho.
As a 10-year-old,
it was crazy.
- It's not often a 10-year-old.
- Can capture the attention.
- Of millions of people.
- Around the world.
I was able to record
a bunch of albums
that actually went
platinum and gold.
I'm the youngest solo singer
to go platinum.
Jackie Evancho may just be
the next big thing.
Do you know how many times
people have been... "you won!"
I'm, like,
"No, I didn't, but thanks."
Being on "America's Got."
The Champions,"
it's a big deal
for me personally.
Ever since I came
in second place,
I wanted to have one more shot.
If I was named the winner,
it'd be, like,
redeeming the first round,
and that is exactly
what I'm going to do.
The whole house
is on its feet!
Welcome home.
Thank you.
It's great to be back.
Mel.
I mean, you have
the voice of an angel.
- I'm sure you've been told this.
- Many, many times.
- Thank you.
- It's just.
Stunningly beautiful,
as are you to look at, too.
Thank you.
You know, we do
have people, you know.
They come on this show as kids,
and then, for whatever reason,
over time,
they lose whatever they had
in the first place.
- But you have actually.
- Got better.
- Thank you.
- In my definition,
That is a champion.
That was outstanding.
- Thank you so much.
- Really.
Thank you.
You know what, you exemplify
exactly what this show is.
You know, people show up
on "America's Got Talent,"
- and I'm sure they've got talent.
- All over the world.
With hopes and dreams
of achieving a career,
and that all happened.
And I got to tell you,
tonight was truly amazing.
I hope you're one of the two
that America votes through.
All the best, young lady.
Thank you so much.
Jackie Evancho,
amazing performance!
Thank you.
You wowed the judges.
Isn't it amazing
what she's done
since she was on the show?
Six albums.
I didn't understand
how much I missed it
until I was on that stage
again, and it's just home.
- Wow.
- Hello.
- Colin Cloud.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Welcome, Colin.
- Hello, thank you.
- For having me.
- So we saw you two years ago.
- You did.
On "America's Got Talent."
So what made you come back?
Two years ago,
you may remember,
I got very, very close
to being in the final,
- and I just didn't.
- Make it through.
- Can I be honest.
- With you, Colin?
- Yep.
- I was really disappointed,
Because I thought
you were doing so well.
You deserved a second chance.
Wow, thank you, thank you.
I'm Colin Cloud,
and I have been described
as the real life
Sherlock Holmes.
A man who could
look at anyone,
and immediately know
everything about them.
It's genuinely
all based in psychology,
and being able to read people.
- Is the coin in this hand?
- Yes.
- Is the coin in this hand?
- Yes.
Now, when he meant it,
his eyebrows raised slightly.
Your nose is also pointing
slightly here,
so I believe it's in this hand.
Yes, yes, there it is.
You're amazing, young man.
Thank you kindly, sir.
As we went round to round,
the caliber of talent
just kept rising.
Ellen, Rome, cheese.
In the semifinals,
it came down to
either myself or Diavolo making
it through to the finals.
Diavolo is going
to the finals!
For that to be pulled away,
I was gutted.
It was really tough.
Since "America's Got Talent,"
I have been lucky enough
to perform and travel
all over the world.
But even with
all of that success,
that missed opportunity
still haunts me to this day.
To now have
this second chance,
I am excited beyond belief.
I want to prove to the judges
that not only
do I deserve
to be in the final,
but I also have what it takes
to win this competition.
Something that I have
thought a lot about
before coming back
to this competition
is am I good enough?
Self-reflection
is only natural,
and as human beings,
it usually begins
with us comparing ourselves
to someone else.
As a kid, for me,
it was Sherlock Holmes,
a man who could
deduce, influence,
and predict human behavior.
Allow me to demonstrate.
I want every single person
in the room right now
to think of any celebrity.
To make sure that I cannot read
anyone else's body language,
can I ask you
all now please to put on
the Colin Cloud mask
that you were given
as you entered the theater.
That'sthat's weird.
That's funny!
Can I just say,
best cult ever.
That is so weird-looking.
Ew.
Everyone right now
is thinking of a celebrity
at random.
You three in a moment are going
to pick one of those people.
- The way you're going to do that.
- Is by throwing out.
This paper with an X.
Now, to make sure it's random,
there's also a bowl
full of blank pieces of paper.
We'll drop in the X.
What I would love
the three of you to do
- is take all.
- The pieces of paper,
- And throw them.
- Into the audience.
Audience, what you're
then going to do
is mix them until
Simon, Heidi, and Mel
have hit their buzzers.
So keep mixing,
throw the bits of paper.
Throw the bits of paper.
Keep mixing.
Give them a second.
Let's get a good mix.
Throw them all around the room.
Whenever you would like,
Simon, Mel, Heidi,
hit your buzzer, then stop
throwing immediately.
Stop mixing.
If you have a ball of paper
right now,
quickly un-ball it, and the
person with the X, get ready.
Howie, whilst we do that,
I would love you to think
of a letter and a number.
- Don't say it, just think.
- Okay, all right.
- Close your eyes.
- For me, please, sir,
And imagineimagine the number
floating in the air.
- Okay.
- And imaginegood.
The letter above it,
the number beneath.
- I'm going to write something.
- On my hand,
So please keep
your eyes closed.
- All right.
- I don't want anyone to think.
- You're watching.
- How the pen is moving.
I have written down
one letter and one number.
- Howie, you can.
- Open up your eyes.
What letter
are you thinking of?
An L.
L.
- What number.
- Are you thinking of?
- Three.
- Three.
Yes.
Are you kidding me?
Now.
How did he do that?
Actually, that would be
a seat number in the room.
Here's the thing,
somebody has the X.
Can the person with the X
quickly stand up?
Shout hello.
Over here?
Right, perfect,
perfect, perfect.
Just confirm,
you're not in L3, are you?
- No.
- No, okay.
But you are thinking
of a celebrity, yes?
- Yeah.
- You'reokay.
Take off your mask for me.
Take off your mask.
Whoever is in L3,
can you keep your mask on?
Stand up and wave.
Who is in L3?
Who is in L?
Is there anyone?
Yes, okay.
Wait right there.
- You are thinking.
- Of a celebrity.
- Howie, listen carefully.
- Okay.
This is the moment of truth.
She's going to name
a random celebrity.
- We don't know each other.
- We haven't set anything up.
- I have the name.
- Of one celebrity.
- Embroidered on.
- My pocket square.
If she says who is
on this square, I'm safe.
If I'm wrong, I want you
to hit your buzzer,
and I am
eliminated immediately.
In a loud voice, can you tell
us who are you thinking of?
David Hasselhoff.
Sorry, say that again?
David Hasselhoff.
David Hasselhoff.
Picked at random.
Yeah.
Am I good enough?
My God.
Come on!
What?
But!
Here's the thing, right?
Any celebrity, any seat.
And yet, L3,
take off your mask.
David Hasselhoff!
Whoo.
- What?
- No way!
Wow.
Come on down, David.
Whoo.
Hey, baby.
- You're back.
- How are you?
- What's up, man?
- So good to see you.
Are you doing all right?
Good to see you.
- Yeah, man.
- Fantastic.
That's nuts.
Hey, how was that?
- I was not expecting that...
- I wasn't expecting that.
- At all.
- That was a twist right there.
- How are you?
- Good to see you.
Thank you!
David Hasselhoff,
- ladies and gentleman.
- Thank you.
This is insane!
- Hello, David.
- How's it going?
- Thank you so much.
- All right.
Wow.
Whoo!
That was incredible.
- This is going to be.
- A tough competition.
- It's going to be.
- A tough night, yeah.
So basically, you can make
any celebrity turn up anywhere?
Yeah, could I just say,
Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber,
- you're off the hook.
- You can go home.
- Howie, what did you.
- Think of that?
- Well, here's what I.
- Think of that.
- I think you really.
- Stepped up your game.
- You really.
- Stepped up your game...
- I agree.
- In every way.
I think you have absolutely
redeemed yourself tonight.
It was nothing like
I've ever seen before.
I have no idea how you do it.
It also brings back
great memories
of when we launched
this show with David,
- who took a chance on us,
- by the way.
And I also want to thank you
for coming back,
because that was incredible.
Thank you so much.
- Thank you, thank you,
- thank you, thank you.
Well done, Colin.
You've got magical powers,
as far as I'm concerned,
- and I love you,
- you're brilliant.
Thank you so much, guys.
Thank you, thank you.
That performance
would have gotten him
into the finals on "AGT."
A million percent.
That was true redemption.
- It was so amazing,
- and the fact.
- That David Hasselhoff.
- Was somewhere else,
- And teleported here.
- That's what it is.
- That isthat was.
- The real magic.
- At the right time,
- you brought him here.
- Absolutely.
- I'm scared.
To me, seeing the best
in the world...
- Yeah.
- Is a buzz.
- Yeah?
- And you know what?
- They're full up.
- Well, I feel like
I've always been America.
This is, like, global.
It's like being
on a different planet.
Hello, ladies and gentleman.
Welcome back, Lee.
Thanks very much.
So just to explain, Lee,
who's also known
as the Lost Voice Guy,
won.
"Britain's Got Talent" 2018.
Yes.
Lee is not only funny.
He's also very naughty.
How has your life changed
- since doing.
- "Britain's Got Talent"?
- Winning.
- "Britain's Got Talent".
Has completely changed
my life for the better.
I'm also a lot more confident
than I used to be
around other people.
It's almost as if winning
the show has given me a voice
for the first time.
Aw, good for you.
Aw.
My name is Lee Ridley,
but you may also know me
as Lost Voice Guy.
I was the winner of "Britain's."
"Got Talent" season 12.
I'm a struggling
stand-up comedian
who also struggles
to stand up.
I have cerebral palsy,
which means I walk
like a zombie
out of "The Walking Dead,"
and I'm unable to speak.
Lost Voice Guy!
- Winning.
- "Britain's Got Talent".
Was such an amazing moment.
It's nice to be stared at
for positive reasons
for a change.
I was diagnosed when I was
six months old.
It was hard growing up
with a disability
because I felt like I was
different to everyone else.
I've always had
this crazy dream
of being a stand-up comedian.
I just thought
it wouldn't be possible.
In my wildest dreams,
I never expected
to be this successful.
I performed in front of
the Royal Family.
I'm writing a book.
I'm also currently on a huge
tour of the United Kingdom.
I am just amazed
that my batteries
haven't ran out yet.
To be at "America's Got."
The Champions"
means an awful lot to me.
This is my first time
performing in America.
To win would be such
a fantastic honor
and it would prove to myself
that I was right
to follow my dreams.
Well, I'm not going
to say any more, Lee,
because I don't need to.
Just do what you do.
Yes.
Raise your hand
if you can tell
that I have
a slight disability.
It's the hair, isn't it?
I've been disabled
most of my life.
In fact, I was disabled
before it was popular.
I'm not here to inspire you.
I'm here because
I love the attention.
If you are wondering
how I got disabled,
it's because I didn't forward
that chain email
to ten of my closest friends
when I was younger.
I hate that we have so many
politically correct words
to describe
disabled people now.
It's all special needs,
special schools,
Special Olympics.
That is why
it always alarms me
when I hear about
special forces going to war.
Yeah.
I come from a long line
of disabled people.
My great-grandfather
was disabled.
So was my grandfather,
and my father was the same.
At least I assumed
they were disabled
from the way that they walked.
It turns out they were all
just raging alcoholics.
You've been a
fantastic audience.
Even if you hadn't,
I can't really change
what I say at this point.
Enjoy the rest of your night.
Good-bye.
Wow.
Thank you so much.
- Yeah, I've got to go.
- To Howie first.
- This is my hero.
- So I watch...
- You know, I watch you online,
- I've been watching you.
You are hysterical, and I said
when I came back here.
I go, how come we can't
have a comic win.
"America's Got Talent?"
And you are the example I use.
You are funny and witty
and wonderful,
and you are a champion.
Heidi?
I think you're teaching
all of us something today
that you take in an extremely
challenging situation,
and you're finding
the humor in it.
And I hope that the people
from the 50 states
are thinking about this.
Well done.
Let me tell you, you have
inspired so many people,
and you're a great guy.
- You're really funny,
- and I am so happy.
- The American audience.
- Got to experience.
What I experienced
on "Britain's Got Talent."
Well done.
Welcome back.
I missed you.
Wonder what made him
choose that voice.
It's so proper English.
Isn't it Simon's voice?
- It sounded a bit like Simon.
- I thought the same thing.
- Is it?
- No, it's not.
- But it sounded like it.
- It sounded a bit like Simon.
It was such a thrill to
see you, and they loved you.
Do you like being romanced?
Romanced?
- Yeah, of course.
- Every girl.
- Likes to be romanced.
- Of course.
See?
Then I'm not your man, Heidi.
You say it like this.
You go "how you doin'?"
How you doin'?
How you doin'?
How you doin'?
How you doin'?
How you doin'?
There you go.
How you doin'?
- It's Sal "The Voice"
- Valentinetti.
23 years old from Long Island,
New York, and I'm a singer.
- Hollywood Boulevard, cuz.
- Look at this.
The lights, the palm trees.
The weirdoes on the street.
- Well, you want.
- To know something, Tommy?
Here, we're kind of weird.
What are you trying to say?
I don't blend?
Hollywood!
Before.
"America's Got Talent,"
I would deliver pizzas
for my cousin's pizzeria.
How you doin'?
- Sing in the restaurant.
- Once in a while.
"America's Got Talent"
was the chance for me.
- Heidi Klum, how you doin'?
- Hey, how you doin'?
I sang the song, we did the
thing, she hit the button.
Boom!
Confetti, explosions,
Tommy is running.
I have never seen,
before or after that moment,
Tommy ever run again, ever.
You know, I finally felt like
I had found my place
in the world.
- Like, this is what.
- I was meant to do,
Andand this is who I am.
Sal Valentinetti!
You're here to win.
I was pumped.
I was ready to do it.
The act finishing in
fifth place, Sal Valentinetti.
I didn't win.
"America's Got Talent,"
but being a finalist
changed my life.
I'm performing in theatres
- with some of the.
- Biggest stars.
It's nuts.
There is some feeling of
"I was so close,
you could almost taste it."
Let's go in.
But to win "America's."
Champions"
- proves that you're not only.
- The best in the country.
You're the best in the world.
I want that.
And this time, I didn't
come here to try out.
I came here to win.
Sal!
Bravo!
Sal!
Heidi, baby!
Sal, my golden boy.
- I don't know.
- If you guys remember,
But Sal was my Golden Buzzer.
Yes.
It was two years ago,
and I love you so much.
Heidi, I love you.
No, I love you more.
And now, you have the chance
to be the champion.
The champion of champions.
I'm rooting for you.
Let's do it, Sal.
Good luck.
Let's do it.
Sal Valentinetti,
I love this guy.
I want to go to Sunday dinner
at Sal Valentinetti's house.
Whoo!
Come on.
How you doin'?
That's how you do it!
Whoa.
I mean, you are just so cute.
I mean, you really are.
You know, I was lucky enough
to go see Sinatra
and Sammy Davis, Jr.
- And you're not.
- Just trying to do it.
You are it, and you're genuine
and authentic and real.
I love what you're doing.
Howie, thank you.
You're welcome, buddy.
- You know what,
- you just lit up.
This whole entire room.
I loved it, loved it, loved it.
Thank you.
Simon.
I am slightly starstruck,
- I'm going to be honest.
- With you right now.
Wow!
Yeah, I am.
- Love you, Simon.
- I mean, seriously.
It was fantastic.
Thank you, that's tremendous.
You have so much charm,
so much pizzazz.
And I just love your voice, and
I just love you so very much.
And I hope that the 50 states
are going to vote for you!
Thank you, and God bless!
Aw, he's so cute.
- You came to win today.
- Hell, yeah.
- Okay, listen, we got to hang.
- Absolutely, brother.
We got to hang.
- I'm going to Sunday dinner.
- At your house.
You better be there.
You know, we got about
five winners
of previous years
on this one show.
Wow.
Tokio Myers.
My goodness, man.
Listen, winner of.
"Britain's Got Talent."
- I mean, it's incredible.
- To be here.
- I've never been.
- In the States before.
I grew up in northwest London
as an only child
on the 16th floor
of a tower block.
Three of us in one room.
That's where we were.
Where I grew up
was quite a poor place.
A lot of drug
and gang violence.
It was there
that I discovered music.
I worked very, very hard
because I knew
that could be a door
opening for my life.
Well, this
is your night, hon.
Good luck.
Thank you.
It's very different
when you're up there.
It feltthe whole thing
felt like a dream.
I think right now
is your time.
- Whatever you've gone through.
- In the past, Tokio,
Has taken you to this point.
Tokio Myers!
Shortly after "BGT,"
there was a huge fire
that happened in London.
Where it happened was not
too far from where I grew up.
I personally felt drawn
to get involved.
- I never thought I would be.
- In a position to do that,
- Because I didn't.
- Have anything at all.
- Can you hear me?
- Okay, here we go.
It's been
an incredible year.
- I never thought I could win.
- "Britain's Got Talent,".
And, you know,
here I am in America.
I want to go out there and
blow the American people away.
Hello, Tokio.
How you doing, Simon?
I'm really good.
So good to see you.
Tokio won.
"Britain's Got Talent" in 2017.
That's correct, yeah.
Thank you.
In my opinion,
one of the best winners
- we've ever had on the show.
- I'm a huge fan.
What have you been doing
since you won "BGT?"
Um, I don't know if you guys
are familiar with
the Grenfell Tower in London.
- You know, due to.
- The infrastructure.
Of that building,
many people died in a fire.
- Um...
- It was the terrible tragedy.
Where on a whim,
we decided to put a record out.
Tokio was the first
to hold his hand up.
We raised, you know, hundreds
of thousands of pounds.
That's when I realized, you
know, what a great guy he is.
Thank you.
Well, you know, Tokio,
thank you for coming back.
- Good luck, not that.
- You need good luck.
- Because you are amazing,
- but good luck anyway.
Thank you guys, thank you.
I love Tokio Myers.
Unreal!
Wow, Tokio,
that brought back memories.
- Howie?
- Let me ask you something.
- So for you,
- what did this feel like?
Coming to America
and playing here?
Man, it's incredible.
- Um, the energy is.
- So different here,
And I could just...
So energetic, and...
It's wicked, man.
It's wicked.
Well, you are
a world-class musician.
You truly are a champion,
and I see you
as the next Quincy Jones.
And tonight,
only two can go through.
You truly deserve
to go through.
You are really worthy of it.
Thank you very much.
Heidi?
I guess this
is what they mean when they say
a one-man show, right?
- I mean...
- I guess you do it all.
I mean, it was really,
truly amazing to watch.
- Thank you.
- Thank you very much.
Um, tonight, this is feeling
like the Olympics.
It's, like, the best
of the best of the best.
You've all upped your game.
Thank God we're not
choosing tonight,
- because we would have.
- A real problem.
Thank you very much.
That means a lot.
That means a lot.
Thank you.
Okay, 50 states,
give this guy a break.
I want him in the final,
come on.
Thank you, thank you.
What do you think about
your chances tonight?
I'm not going to lie.
Today, I felt the pressure.
Man, you know,
it's the best of the best.
So are we ready to do this?
Terry, Terry, Terry!
Love you guys!
- I love Terry.
- Can you do that thing.
- He does with his chest?
- Yeah.
Can you do that?
I can do it, watch.
You do one at a time.
I do one at a time.
Right, left, right, left.
Mine's one at a time.
Whoa, I know her from online.
I know who you are.
You do that amazing sand art.
Thank you, thank you.
I remember seeing
this video go viral,
and this act is amazing.
- You were on.
- "Ukraine's Got Talent."
- Right, thank you.
- What year?
2009.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I'm Kseniya Simonova.
I'm 33 years old,
from Ukraine.
I lived in a very small city
near the sea.
Growing up, I was drawing
all the time.
But when I found sand,
it was like my second hand.
Sand can show
the life continuation.
Like, continuing my soul.
In the day, I was a mother,
and at night, I was an artist.
I never thought my sand art
- would ever leave.
- My small town.
But in 2009, my husband
secretly signed me up
for "Ukraine's Got Talent."
I was afraid, because it was
my very first time
on stage at all.
I put my heart
on the stage that day.
I couldn't believe the
reaction of my performances,
and they went viral
on internet.
Somebody told me,
"Did you see?"
I said,
"No, I have no computer."
Kseniya Simonova!
Winning on.
"Ukraine's Got Talent"
completely changed my life.
With my winnings off.
"Ukraine's Got Talent,"
we were able to buy
a new house.
You could see me, like...
I never expected
that can happen to me.
This is my very first time
in America.
I feel I'm here
representing Ukraine,
and I want to show that it's
a beautiful artistic place.
- My life's already.
- Changed so much,
But I am still the girl
from little city
who is surprised of her life.
Well, this is our final
episode before the finals.
Only two more acts
can go through.
I wish you the best of luck.
Thank you so much.
Can I tell one word about
the story which you will see?
- Yes, please.
- This is the story.
About a child who grew up,
became famous artist,
and forgot his parents.
- I wish nobody forget.
- Who their parents, please.
- Aw.
- Wow.
That's a sad story.
Okay, thank you so much.
Wow.
Universe, all the planets.
This is amazing.
My God.
I got goosebumps!
My God!
Golden, Golden, Golden!
Whoa.
Simon?
In my opinion,
you are one of
the best contestants
we've had over the years
all around all the world.
Thank you.
I mean, genuinely,
to see it unfold
in front of our eyes,
and your use of music
and storytelling,
- it was fantastic.
- Congratulations.
Thank you.
Mel?
That was just incredible.
Wow, wow, wow.
Like, just the intricacy
of the faces.
Everything that you do
is just brilliant.
My gosh.
Thank you.
I agree.
Thank you.
Let me tell you something.
It's so emotional.
What you do is beautiful.
You are beautiful.
Thank you.
Where else
can you see sand art?
In my mind, tonight,
right here, right now,
you are the champion.
I really, truly believe that.
Thank you.
Okay, okay, okay.
Okay.
Man, Kseniya,
let me tell you something,
I have never
been more impressed
by the ability to move people
the way you did today.
Amazing, you deserved it.
Thank you.
Thank you, America!
You are through
to the finals.
Let's hear it for.
Kseniya Simonova!
Fantastic.
How did it feel
coming back on that stage?
I was very scared, you know?
I was praying there,
and I was, like, trying,
my hands, not to shake them.
They were shaking.
But you did so good!
No one could see that.
It was unbelievable.
I'm so happy for you.
So now, only one spot left
for the whole competition.
- It's going to be so hard.
- For all those people to vote.
Only one spot life.
I know, it's so hard to vote.
It's going to be.
They're all so good.
- Because this is it.
- They're all great.
So are you nervous?
Yeah, of course.
- I've traveled halfway.
- Across the world to be here.
My name is Cosentino,
and I was runner-up
on "Australia's Got Talent,"
season five.
As a child,
I stumbled across a book
that introduced me to the world
of Harry Houdini,
the escape artist.
That absolutely captured
my imagination,
and from there, I became
obsessed with escapes,
and it became my life.
"Australia's Got Talent"
gave me that platform
to really push the boundaries.
Do not try this at home.
I had thought
I could win this thing.
I was so close,
I could taste it.
Jack Vidgen!
But I was runner-up.
It's very painful,
but of course,
it gave me a platform to now
go on and have a whole career.
Since then, I've gone on to do
my own television show
in 22 different countries.
I've gone on to
tour all around the world,
but there's still one place
I have to go,
which is America.
So here I am.
To compete against
the best in the world,
I've really got to step it up.
So I'm literally
putting my life on the line.
Is it worth it?
Yeah, I think it is.
I hope that I can actually
prove that I'm a champion.
It's finally my chance to win.
So what you're about
to see here tonight
is truly dangerous.
To make sure everything is
legitimate and above board,
I'd like to invite Terry
out on stage to assist.
- Terry, would you come out?
- Give him a round of applause.
Yeah.
How you doing?
- Good, man.
- How are you?
- Good, good.
- Okay.
I'm going to be strapped and
bound to that spinning wheel,
and locked in place
with four padlocks.
- Terry, for the sake.
- Of the audience,
- I want you to take the padlock,
- lock it.
Make sure it doesn't slip
or come undone.
It's a real padlock.
It's real.
- Very important.
- It's real.
You will noticethank you...
There are four crossbows
aimed at my body.
This is one of the arrows
that will be fired.
Let me show you how dangerous
the arrow truly is.
Stay right there, Terry.
Wait, wait, what?
Stay there.
That's no joke.
The bear trap comes
crashing down with
over 200 pounds of brute force.
If one of my arms is caught,
it will be crushed.
Now, in a moment,
the tap will be turned on.
The liquid runs down the tray
into the bucket.
- It takes around.
- About 30 seconds.
For the weight of the bucket
to hit the switch.
When it does,
there's no turning back.
The wheel will begin to spin,
releasing the second pair
of crossbows and bear trap.
Now, I have to make my way
through all of the restraints
using nothing but a lockpick.
If I can't get out,
I will be skewered
and crushed to that wheel.
Finallyit gets better.
Right.
Or worse.
There's one final element
Fire.
If I'm not out
in less than two minutes,
the entire wheel
will be set on fire.
Of course, if I'm not out...
Come on, man.
Come on, man, no.
I'll be burnt alive.
My God.
Dude, I'm scared for you, man.
- It's so nice to meet...
- Can I hug you?
- Can I give you a hug?
- You can hug me.
- Thank you.
- My God.
Thank you, Terry.
Thank you so much.
Good luck.
Let's begin.
No.
Release!
Come on!
Come on.
He got one!
He's not getting loose!
Come on!
Come on!
Whoa!
Whoo!
He's running out of time, man!
Come on!
That was insane!
Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow.
You are one crazy guy.
Howie?
You know what,
we see escape artists.
But you have this
dramatic delivery
that is beyond,
and it was scary.
I loved everything.
Thank you.
Eveneven that ending.
- When I finish anything.
- From now on,
That's how I'm going to do it.
Perfect.
I just finished judging.
That's it, boom!
I thought it was
thrilling to watch.
I loved the presentation,
you know?
You're also very.
"Pirates of the Caribbean."
- You know, with all your braids.
- And everything.
It was very entertaining.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
What I loved about this act
is that, as you said,
it was not an illusion.
It can go wrong.
We've seen it go wrong.
And really, this was
the whole idea of the show,
which was, you know,
the best in the world
takes on the best in the world.
And I think you've got
a real shot after that.
This is actually
one of the best danger acts
I think I've ever seen.
- I mean, really,
- you're that good.
- Congratulations.
- Thank you very much, guys.
I appreciate your time.
Thank you.
Well, all I have to do...
He's good.
- Yeah.
- He is good.
He's also easy on the eyes.
My God, this feels
like a final tonight.
At this point,
it's anybody's game.
Now there's only
one spot left.
Yeah.
And there's nine
incredible acts.
This isthis is insane.
Yeah.
We're the Sons of Serendip.
We're finalists from season
nine of "America's Got Talent."
We all met
at Boston University
while in graduate school,
and in 2014, on a whim,
we decided to audition
for "America's Got Talent."
That's amazing, I loved it.
- Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
- Voice you have.
I think it was fabulous.
It really was.
There was a gut feeling
that our lives
would never be the same.
You deliver week after week
after week after week.
- Eventually,
- we were on the stage.
For, like, that last time.
Leaving the competition
is Sons of Serendip.
That moment was brutal.
It's hard because
we wanted it a lot.
But we were still able
to leave our day jobs,
and pursue music full-time.
We've been
recording albums, touring.
We've opened for John Legend,
for Jay Leno.
We've had some amazing
experiences and
it's been a blessing.
It's been a blessing.
And now, we're here
at "America's Got Talent".
The Champions,"
and we're going to be competing
against the best of the best.
- From the whole world.
- Yeah, from the whole world.
- Yeah.
- Like, that's incredible,
And nerve-racking.
We can't wait
to show the judges
how we've evolved and improved
over the last four years.
We want to win this time.
They're on their feet!
I can't tell you,
it is so nice
- to have you guys.
- Back on the stage.
There's, like, magic in the air
when you guys perform.
- Really, I could feel.
- The magic in the air.
Thank you, Heidi, thank you.
- You look great,
- you sound great,
And you make us feel so good.
Thank you.
Mel.
Well, for me,
that was so dreamy
and so angelic.
- It wasl mean,
- it was beautiful.
And you know what,
I'm glad that you came back
because it's good
to be reminded,
especially how good
this combination works.
The piano, the cello,
your voice, and the harp.
I love a harp.
Simon, what did you think?
Your voice is
actually stunning.
The song choice was great.
I mean, you're
fantastic musicians.
Certain performances
just do that.
This one actually got me,
you know?
Thank you, wow.
Honest to God, guys,
when I'm asked the question
"well, why are you"
putting people
who didn't win the show
"on 'Champions?'"
And it's specifically because
certain years
may not have been
the right years for you.
And this, for me,
was a huge step up.
Thank you.
Good for you.
Four and a half years since
you've been on that stage.
Tell us how you feel.
It feels amazing.
It's justit's surreal.
Yeah, yeah!
The competition
on this episode
is more off the hook
than any other episode.
Don't you think?
Our last act, coming up.
So that is a spade,
that's a club?
- What?
- That's a club?
- Yeah.
- That's a spade.
- Right.
- Whywhich one is one?
- That is a...
- That's spade.
Club, no, that's a club.
Don't you play cards
in England?
My name is Shin Lim.
I am the reigning champion
for "America's Got Talent."
That has
a really nice ring to it,
so let's keep it going.
- You know, I was.
- A pretty awkward kid.
I would practice my magic
all the time.
I would wear this white
uniform that my mom gave me.
And then, reappear.
I thought it was cool
at the time, but...
I had always watched.
"America's Got Talent,"
and after 10 years of
practicing and performing,
I finally got the courage to
actually go up and audition.
And what do you?
I am a card magician.
I saw all four judges
just stand up,
and then, the whole audience
- was giving me.
- A standing ovation,
And I was really relieved
because I was, like,
"okay, I think they like it."
For anyone who says they
don't believe in magic, hello!
When I was announced
the top two,
I thought to myself "I could"
actually win this thing."
Shin Lim!
And I couldn't hear any
of the confetti or anything.
- Apparently there was, like,
- confetti being shot behind me,
- But I couldn't hear.
- Any of that.
- Like, everything.
- Was just quiet,
And all of a sudden,
I feel myself get lifted up.
And I'm, like, "my God."
Like, I feel like I'm
"in Heaven or something."
Paris Las Vegas, here I come.
Shin, Shin, Shin, Shin!
Every magician's dream is to
obviously headline in Vegas,
and I finally got to do that.
Ladies and gentleman,
Shin Lim!
It felt like just yesterday
that my only fan was my mom,
and me dressed up in the
white suit and my bowl cut.
And now, I'm being recognized
all over.
- "AGT" is where.
- It all started for me,
So I had to be a part
of the "Champions."
The competition here
is really intimidating.
I'm up against
some legendary people.
I feel like expectations
are extremely high
- for me as well because.
- I had just won.
- Okay, here we go, gang.
- Here we go.
I am very nervous.
I'm back here
to defend my title.
Whoa.
Shin Lim.
Hello.
So you were the winner of.
"America's Got Talent" 2018.
Really?
Yes.
Shin, can I say something
to you, please?
I have absolute respect
for you that you have
the courage after winning
to come back to compete
with all the other winners.
- And not many people.
- Would do that.
- Thank you, Simon.
- Thank you so much.
You're a champion.
Thank you, Simon.
- Good luck, Shin.
- Thank you so much.
Thank you guys.
I'm actually going to need.
- Terry's help.
- For this next effect.
Terry, please come up
on the stage.
- All right, how you doing?
- Have a seat right over there.
Of course.
Now, Terry, if you could
put your left hand out.
All right.
- Cover that card.
- With your other hand.
Don't move, all right?
Okay.
Whoa!
What in the world?
What?
Terry, lift up.
Look, all those cards!
What?
My God.
Wow.
Yes!
My.
- What?
- Shut up!
Where are they going?
Stop it!
My God!
Yeah!
Whoo!
Your right pocket, inside.
Check it, inside.
This is crazy!
No!
Shin Lim.
Thank you guys.
You know what, I am sitting
here, thinking to myself
"what just happened?"
- That was impressive.
- Well done.
Thank you so much.
Thank you so much, guys.
You are perfection,
and I just want to reach out
to the 50 states
who are voting.
You are a champion,
you are a winner,
and you should be in the final.
There's only one more spot.
Yeah, my God.
Heidi, what do you think?
I mean, Shin Lim.
But I have to say,
this was as expected.
Mind-blowing!
- Thank you.
- It really was.
Simon, what did you think?
I can see something different
in you since we last saw you,
- which is because.
- I remember the story.
You told us about being shy
when you were a little boy,
and then, magic gave you
your confidence.
And I think winning "AGT"
has given you something else.
The only one problem
I have is that thanks to you,
my son now believes
he has magic powers.
Okay.
And I'm not kidding.
But you are a true star,
and a great guy,
- and a great champion.
- Thank you, Simon.
- You really are.
- Thank you so much.
Thank you so much, guys.
- Yes!
- He's got to be in the finals.
- That's a class act.
- That's a really deserving...
That's, like, world-class.
- How did you get that.
- In my pocket?
I have no idea.
- I'm scared I don't have.
- My wallet anymore.
- No, no, no, I told you,
- I wouldn't take...
I wouldn't take anything,
but I would give you something.
Welcome back.
It's been one incredible
night of talent,
but now, it's all down
to the results.
Remember, there are only two
spots open in the finals,
and one has already gone.
I put Kseniya Simonova through
with the Golden Buzzer.
And that leaves nine acts
for one spot in the finals.
This one spot is decided
by the superfans.
What just happened?
And I'm coming here
as the most recent winner
of America's Got Talent,
- so there is a lot.
- Of pressure on me.
You should be in the final.
Mind-blowing.
The last two years,
I've worked my butt off
and came back even better
than when I left.
You are a true star,
and a great champion.
I was so close last time.
I'm so close again this time.
I really hope
I have done enough.
This is it.
The votes are locked now.
First up, we're going
to find out
who's made it
into tonight's top three.
Our 50 states have voted.
The acts going into
the top three are...
Attraction!
Shin Lim!
And Sons of Serendip!
Wow.
Let's hear it
for all our other acts.
Thank you so much
for being here.
So now we have our top three.
Wow.
But it's not over yet.
Only one act can go through
to the finals.
My gosh.
My gosh.
Attraction, I can tell you
you won in the Northeast.
Shin Lim, you won the Midwest.
Sons of Serendip,
you won in Alabama,
Arizona, and Tennessee.
Okay, first,
we're going to reveal
who finished in third place.
The votes are in.
The act finishing
in third place is...
Sons of Serendip.
Guys.
You deserve everything.
You are truly champions.
Please make some noise
for Sons of Serendip.
Incredible.
Thank you, guys.
Wow.
We are down to the top two.
Attraction, and Shin Lim.
My God.
Good luck to both of you.
The superfans have decided.
The act going through to
the finals is...
Shin Lim!
Attraction, thank you so much.
Shin Lim, you are
in the finals.
What are you feeling right now?
Thank you guys so much.
It feels amazing.
I love all of you so much.
This is incredible.
Thank you, thank you.
And please welcome back
tonight's Golden Buzzer,
Kseniya Simonova!
Next week, it's the finals.
The top ten acts of the season
will be fighting to be crowned.
"Champions"
best in the world.
And there's a big twist coming
in those finals.
Trust me, you're going
to love it.
We'll see you then.
I'm Terry Crews.
Good night, America!