- Nathaniel Kenyon, Airpocalypse, & Sally Cohn are up first:
- Nathaniel Kenyon - Advancing to Semifinals [1/1]
- Airpocalypse - Eliminated
- Sally Cohn - Eliminated
- Selena Gomez & the Scene perform
- Nick Pike, Kung Fu Heroes, & Fighting Gravity are up next:
- Nick Pike - Eliminated
- Kung Fu Heroes - Eliminated
- Fighting Gravity - Advancing to Semifinals [2/2]
- Christina & Ali, Marikar, & Hot Shot Tap Dancers are up next:
- Christina & Ali - Advancing to Semifinals [3/3]
- Marikar - Eliminated
- Hot Shot Tap Dancers - Eliminated
- Cast of Broadway's Rock of Ages perform; Twisted Scissors lead singer Dee Snyder join them for "I Wanna Rock"; the cast ends with "Don't Stop Believin'"
- RNG, Paul Safy Jr. & Future Funk are the remaining acts:
- Paul Safy Jr. - Eliminated
- RNG & Future Funk are up last for the Judge's Pick:
- Piers - Future Funk
- Sharon - RNG
- Howie (with basically a second to go before show ends) - Future Funk
- RNG - Eliminated
- Future Funk - Advancing to Semifinals [4/4]
- I got all four of my predictions correct!
America's Got Talent Season 5: Top 48 (Group 2)
Airdate: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 [9-11pm]
- Cheer SF [Cheerleading]: Even though I love Adam Lambert's "For Your Entertainment," the song they cheered to, the song and their moves didn't mesh; they were slow and boring. I didn't see anything that I haven't seen from a school cheerleading group; nothing extraordinary. And I saw someone stumble at one point. Plus, I agree with Piers that cheerleading isn't a talent in the sense of what the show is looking for.
- Alice Tan Ridley [Singer; performed "Midnight Train To Georgia"]: She has such an unbelievable voice, with a lot of soul and depth to it, and I love when she goes into that gravel. I have heard this song a lot on American Idol, but I love listening to her singing it.
- Mona Sampath Dance Company [Bollywood Dancers]: I was a supporter of another Bollywood dance act a year or two ago, so I'm excited to see another one. While they didn't necessarily blow me away, they are still great at what they do, and I would love to see them come back, but with only four advancing, who knows?
- Iron Horse [Band (with tricks/stunts); performed "American Saturday Night"]: They said they do tricks/stunts during their act, but where was it? They did some hokey things that I think was done to cover up the fact that the lead singer is terrible; both of these factors should lead to a justified elimination.
- The Strong Man [Strength Act]: I said this last week: you shouldn't revolve your talent around a story (in this case, parking in L.A.). Because of that, he spent most of the time talking (telling the story), and very little time actually doing the stunts. Plus, it was obvious they put those women on stage on purpose; it didn't act anything to the act.
- Ronith [Impersonator]: This bozo shouldn't have gotten past the first round, because all his impressions are all exactly the same. He is so delusional because he thinks he's going to be famous. And after he got a second buzz (first by Piers, then by Sharon), he didn't know what to do and stumbled.
- Hannibal Means [Opera Singer; performed "Circle of Life"]: He may not be a bad singer, per se, but what turns me off is the way he presents himself with the stupid hats and such. It was so cheesy, and the dancers with the hats added to that too.
- Wreckless [Dancers]: They weren't bad dancers by any means, and the costumes were interesting to look at, but I didn't see anything unique and original.
- Lil Chris [Singer (12 years old); performed "Closer"]: At 12, he is not ready yet. His voice was not always in tune (especially the final note). He was very uncomfortable doing the dancing. And it was just not the right song for him; his voice is not mature enough yet for that type of an R&B song.
- AscenDance [Rock Climbing Dancers]: The song really meshed well with their movements to create such a beautiful performance. I could say this isn't a talent because it's rock climbing, but it's all in the way they present it with the dancing.
- Antonio Restivo [Fire/magic Act]: What was that? Was it just a fire act, or a magic act as well? There was only one puny trick. Most of the time was spent either standing, walking around, or sitting, and he wasn't the one really dealing with the fire himself.
- Michael Grimm [Singer; performed "Tired of Being Alone"]: I don't think I was expecting all that much from him (based on his initial audition), but he came out and blew me away. He has a unique voice (similar to Michael Johns from American Idol), and I hope he comes back, because I want to hear that voice again.
Favorite Performances: Alice Tan Ridley / Michael Grimm
My Votes: Michael Grimm [10 votes by phone] / Alice Tan Ridley [10 votes online]
Predictions to Advance: Alice Tan Ridley / Mona Sampath Dance Company / AscenDance / Michael Grimm
My Season 5 Vote Tracker:
Fighting Gravity: 20 votes
Michael Grimm: 10 votes
Alice Tan Ridley: 10 votes
Total: 40 votes cast so far
It's a given that both Alice Tan Ridley and Michael Grimm are a lock for the Semifinals, for sure. AscenDance has a really great shot at advancing as well, because their performance was so moving to the audience and with the lead woman crying, they will definitely be still in. The last spot could be a few possibilities. It could be Ronith, though I will be ripping my hair out if America or the judges advance him. The dancing act, Wreckless, is a contender as well, but I just don't think they stood out enough. And for no other reason than he performed second to last, Antonio Restivo may have a shot as well. But I'm going with Mona Sampath Dance Company, because of all the dance acts, they are the only one I would want to see again, and because they are Bollywood dancers, that gives them something unique to stand on.
Tonight, four more advance into the Semifinals. Plus, there will be guest performances by Cirque du Soleil and the band Train. See ya then...
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