Current:Home > ContactSimon Cowell dubs Golden Buzzer dance crew Chibi Unity 'one of the best acts' on 'AGT' -Secure Growth Solutions
Simon Cowell dubs Golden Buzzer dance crew Chibi Unity 'one of the best acts' on 'AGT'
View
Date:2025-04-13 09:59:25
It can be hard to find the right groove on "America’s Got Talent," but some acts have that golden shuffle.
Dance group Chibi Unity electrified the "AGT" stage and floored judges Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel during the fourth round of live shows Tuesday night.
The Japanese dance troupe, which earned the judges' group Golden Buzzer, delivered an explosive routine featuring crisp synchronized movements, high-flying leaps and a glow-in-the-dark display.
Vergara praised the dance group's performance as "breathtaking."
"I could watch you guys perform for hours," Vergara said. "It’s surprising. It’s sexy. It’s so artsy. I can tell how much work, how much passion you put into this."
Cowell gave Chibi Unity props for its sleek presentation.
"This was like watching a really cool Nike commercial. You’re very stylish," Cowell said. "This is one of the best acts we’ve seen this year."
Here’s what else went down on Tuesday’s episode.
Simon Cowell gushes over Zion Clark’s finale-level obstacle course act
Zion Clark won’t let the noise of adversity drown out the music in his heart.
The disabled athlete, who has no legs due to having the disorder caudal regression syndrome, performed a riveting obstacle course – hopping between platforms and swinging from monkey bar rings – that culminated in a lively drumming routine.
"Music has never turned its back on me," Clark said at the top of his performance. "When it comes to music, it allows me to create the ability of sound to heal the world’s pain."
Klum was touched by Clark’s heartfelt musical act.
"You are a huge force of positivity and strength," Klum said. "'Inspiration' is the word that I think of when I think of you."
Meanwhile, Cowell predicted the performance would solidify the athlete's standing in the competition.
"I think you've just booked yourself a place in the final in two weeks' time," Cowell said. "That was amazing."
Sofía Vergara says puppet act Shadow Ace could win 'AGT' Season 18
For Shadow Ace, good showmanship is all in the wrist.
The shadow puppet artist charmed the judges with a playful medley performance that saw Ace's hand silhouette rock out to dance hits such as "Macarena" by Los del Río and Gloria Gaynor’s disco classic "I Will Survive."
Shadow Ace broke the fourth wall when he stepped out in front of the audience to close the performance with a smooth shadow dance to MC Hammer's "U Can’t Touch This."
"I would (have) never thought that I could watch you forever doing this thing with your hands. I never thought that I really liked this, and I love it," Vergara said. "You’re perfect for 'AGT.' I think you could actually win."
Cowell, who gave Shadow Ace a standing ovation, commended the puppet artist for elevating his act from his original audition.
"I was thinking about, ‘How is this going to play in the final?’ and actually, it was even better than the first time we saw you," Cowell said. "Everyone is going to love that audition."
'AGT':Simon Cowell says Mzansi Youth Choir and Putri Ariani deserve to be in finale
'AGT':Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer singer Putri Ariani delivers 'perfect act' with U2 cover
veryGood! (9)
Related
- What to know about Tuesday’s US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz
- 2 teens shot, suspect arrested at downtown Cleveland plaza after annual tree-lighting ceremony
- 3,000 ancient coins and gems unearthed at Italy's Pompeii of the north — with only 10% of the site searched so far
- Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says priority is to improve economy
- Civic engagement nonprofits say democracy needs support in between big elections. Do funders agree?
- Turned down for a loan, business owners look to family and even crowdsourcing to get money to grow
- With antisemitism rising as the Israel-Hamas war rages, Europe’s Jews worry
- Rural medics get long-distance help in treating man gored by bison
- McKinsey to pay $650 million after advising opioid maker on how to 'turbocharge' sales
- Indiana fires football coach Tom Allen despite $20 million buyout
Ranking
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
- U.S. talks to India about reported link to assassination plot against Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
- Tom Allen won’t return for eighth season as Indiana Hoosiers coach, AP sources say
- US Army soldier killed in helicopter crash remembered as devoted family member, friend and leader
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- Irregular meals, benches as beds. As hostages return to Israel, details of captivity begin to emerge
- Josh Giddey playing for Thunder as NBA probes alleged relationship with minor
- Four-star QB recruit Antwann Hill Jr. latest to decommit from Deion Sanders, Colorado
Recommendation
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
Milroe’s TD pass to Bond on fourth-and-31 rescues No. 8 Alabama in 27-24 win over Auburn
Sean Diddy Combs Faces Second and Third Sexual Assault Lawsuits
Attackers seize an Israel-linked tanker off Yemen in a third such assault during the Israel-Hamas war
Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
Linda Evangelista Says She Hasn't Dated Since Before CoolSculpting Incident
Archaeologists discover mummies of children that may be at least 1,000 years old – and their skulls still had hair on them
Christopher Luxon sworn in as New Zealand prime minister, says priority is to improve economy