Judge Simon Cowell is still missing from the enlivening Aug. 12 (Wednesday) episode of world-renowned America's Got Talent. A break and surgery from an electric bike incident caused Cowell to be hospitalized and incur operation on Aug. 8. However, a celebrity judge fills in for Cowell's empty seat, no other than American Idol winner and diva Kelly Clarkson. The 'My Life Would Suck Without You' singer seats alongside regular judges Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mendel for the nerve-breaking results [Goldderby].
After the stunning first night of live performances on Aug. 11 (Tuesday), only five contenders will still hold their dream towards becoming the grand champion. The five will move forward to the coveted stage spot of the semi-finals round, resulting in six contestants going home.
As per Hollywood Life, the transcending three acts based on America's votes are automatically moving on to the next round. The viewers and the judges will vote the remaining fourth, fifth, and sixth spots.
The show is Terry Crews announcing the fourth, fifth and sixth placers to cross swords of the spot in the semi-finals. Contenders announced they are Feng E, Brett Loudermilk, and Double Dragon. The people will vote one of the three acts, and the other one will be picked by the judges, meaning the unchosen one would need to leave the competition.
The first one to be in the next round is undoubtedly Archie Williams. William's victory led Michael You and Bello & Annaliese to be eliminated. Before the nail-biting results announced, the competition's season 9 grand champion, Mat Franco, graced the 'AGT' stage by his jaw-dropping magic tricks. The spectacular performance has Clarkson and Klum as assistants.
The next segment had Shaquira McGrath announced by Crews to move onto the next round, joining Williams. However, with McGrath's lucky fortune, FrenchieBabby was sent home.
The finale act to join Williams and McGrath is Vergara's golden buzzer pick, Roberta Battaglia. Furthermore, Pork Chop Revue and Simon & Maria didn't get into the cut and were immediately sent back to their homes. Before the finals results are made known, the viewers and judges were entertained by Kodi Lee, season 24 grand champion, as she re-showcased his singing skills to the 'AGT' once again.
The moment of truth, Crews revealed the contestant who was voted by America to move on to the semi-finals. The last spot goes to the dancing duo Double Dragon, garnering three out of four judges' votes.