LIVE BLOGGING OF AMERICA'S GOT TALENT.PRESENTING THE CONTESTANTS:
NEW YORK1.
BILL CURLEE-a scrap metal worker. He sang a Tom Jones song.
Judges verdict:Sharon : It is more like an Elvis doing Tom Jones- NO
David: You do not have a voice - NO
Piers: That's the worst tribute to Tom Jones that I have ever heard. NO.
2.
JONATHAN ARONS- musicianHe did not only play the trombone, he danced as well. The audience like him.
Judges verdict:Sharon: you'rE barking mad. it is entertaining. YES
David:you are very naughty, you fooled us.- YES
Piers:against my better judgement, you are very entertaining.-YES
3.
Indiggo Twin Sisters from Romania-singersThey sang New York, New York. The voices are terrible that Piers and David pressed the buzzer.
Judges verdict:Sharon: Quoting that America is a land of opportunity, she gave the sisters, YES.
David: that seemed a little scary. NO.
piers:You're wild and crazy-NO
The twin sisters insisted that they should be given a chance to go to Las Vegas. Piers gave them the chance by voting yes.
4.
NOTHING BUT STRINGZ-musicianThey played violins . They got a lot of showmanship that the judges were impessed
Judges verdict:Sharon: you will be responsible for kids to like violin. my vote is YES.
David: You got it all . YES
Piers: Fresh talent, you got it all. I loved it. YES
5.
MARY BLYE- an 80 year old retired waitress She tap-danced. The audienced danced with her. Jerry S is worried about her going to the edge of the stage. He requested the judges not to buzz her.
Judges verdict:Sharon: People do not realize how difficult it is to tap dance. You're fabulous. No.
David: You look like Shirley Temple lost in the woods. My answer is no.
Piers: I am afraid it is a NO.
Even before the judges have finished their rating, the contestant is already tapping towards the backstage. Jerry had to send her back to the middle of the stage.
CHICAGO'6.
KAITLIN MAHER-four year kindergarten pupil - singerShe sang Somewhere Out There. The audience gave her a standing ovation.
Judges verdict:Sharon:You remembered all the words. I am voting YES
David: You are fantastic. I am voting YES
Piers: You may be the bst four year old singer in the world. You're going to Las Vegas. I am voting YES.
7.
CHAY VANG -MusicianIt took him quite a while before he can prep his instrument. The judges feigned yawning to show they're bored. The crowd booed him and the judges voted three NOs.
The other contestants were similarly booed by the audience that the judges did not have to vote.
1. TERRY CHRISTENSEN a comedian
2. SINGING SANTA CLAUS
3. JACQUILINE GROOVER- A SINGING LAWYER
7.
SLIPPERY KITTENS-burlesque dancersJudges verdict:Sharon: I am voting a YES.
David: You have put Class in the burlesque dancing. YES
PIERS: Frankly, it is a little rough but there is a room for improvement.
HONESTLY, I DID NOT LIKE IT.8.
JONATHAN BURKIN-BATON TWIRLERJudges verdict:Sharon: you did great. YES
David:all those kids who called you names can shove it, you got talent.YES
Piers: We have seen several acts and i can tell you your son will see it thru the end of the show. YES
LOS ANGELES 9. DEREK BARRY-IMPERSONATOR
Judges verdict:Sharon:You're brilliant
David: This show is so whacked. YEs
Piers: You look like more of Britney Spears
Other contestants who are going to Las Vegas are :
1O. POLINA VOLCHECK - GYMNAST
11. CAFIDIA STUART -SINGER
12. SICK STEP CREW-`DANCERS
STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT GROUP OF CONTESTANTS
Dancers, groups or individuals were rejected by the audience.13.
EXTREME DANCERSPiers pressed the buzzer.
Judges verdict:Sharon: I really loved it. YES
David: I am basing my Yes on their dance.
Piers: the outfit were hideous and it got a little boring. It looks terrible.
Theadiece were rooting for them.
FOR ME, the dance routine is nothing extraordinary. i agree with Piers.
The last contestant was the best.
14.
NEIL BOYD- Insurance agent-Operatic SingerWhile he was singing, the audience gave him a standing ovation. Even the judges stood up.
Judges verdict:Sharon:Your voice is spectacular. what do you do? I buy insurance from you. YES
David:You are the frontrunner, it's great to be emotional. YES
Piers: The performance is incredible. YES
He was crying when he made an exit.
Are you also crying, cat?
cat: no i am singing opera.