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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AGT Video: The Judges Lose Their Minds Over Season 20's Wildest Audition Yet (Exclusive)
We're only in the second week of Season 20 auditions, but we can already tell that Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent (NBC, 8/7c) is going to be a nail biter. Don't don't take our word for it, though. Just watch Mel B and Sofia Vergara struggle to contain themselves in TVLine's exclusive sneak peak, which offers a first look at the season's most shocking act yet. Not to be confused with the TT Brothers (remember them?!), the TT Boys take the stage on Tuesday for a gravity-defying, jaw-dropping and overall bonkers two minutes of television. Could the TT Boys' dangerous routine earn them the judges' next Golden Buzzer? More from TVLine Brett Goldstein Reveals How His Role in Bill Lawrence-Donald Faison Pilot 'Space Turk' (?!) Led to Ted Lasso Lester Holt Signs Off as NBC Nightly News Anchor - Will You Miss Him? Mel B Is Bringing Brutal Honesty Back to America's Got Talent in Season 20 - Did You Miss Her on the Panel? Season 20 kicked off on May 27, with a (mostly enthusiastic) handful of yeses going to acts like dance group Team Recycled, magician/proud father Zak Mirz, backflipping musician Micah Palace, jaw-dropping contortionist Amadou aka 'Lastic Boy', rollerskating aerialist duo Jacqueline and Wagner, and 70-year-old sword dancer Sandy Larson. The premiere also featured the first two Golden Buzzer moments of Season 20, beginning with Simon Cowell giving his to Light Wire, which he called 'one of the most beautiful, stunning acts I've seen across all of the Got Talents.' The second was given by Howie Mandel to singer Jourdan Blue, whose impressive vocals are matched only by his impressive hair. While Mel B's fellow judges are glad to have her back on the panel, where she's filling Heidi Klum's vacant seat for the season, last week's premiere did include a brief moment of friction for the Spice Girl. When her fellow judges felt that Mel B was being a little too critical of an otherwise beloved act, Simon referred to her as 'Ms. Kill-the-Mood.' Hit PLAY on the video above for an exclusive first look at Tuesday's episode, then drop a comment with your thoughts below. Which has been your favorite act of Season 20 far, and are you glad to have Mel B back on the judges' panel? Jourdan Blue Wins the Judges' Hearts (and a Golden Buzzer!) in AGT Season 20 Premiere View List Best of TVLine Summer TV Calendar: Your Guide to 85+ Season and Series Premieres Classic Christmas Movies Guide: Where to Watch It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, Elf, Die Hard and Others What's New on Netflix in June
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jourdan Blue's emotional performance receives golden buzzer on 'America's Got Talent' season 20 premiere
America's Got Talent kicked off its historic 20th season on Tuesday, May 27, with a gripping and emotional premiere that left viewers and judges deeply moved. With mind-blowing magic and high-energy dance performances, the evening was filled to the brim with talent—but it was Jourdan Blue, a 23-year-old street singer, who took center stage and stole everyone's heart, receiving judge Howie Mandel's Golden Buzzer for a performance that was raw yet inspiring. Jourdan, who performs each night on the streets of New Orleans, opened up about the challenges he faced prior to appearing on the AGT stage. "It's a struggle," he stated. "I sing from 8 p.m. to 2 or 3 a.m. until the cops boot me off the street. It's how I take care of my girlfriend and my son, Jax." He became a father at a young age and said he "wasn't ready" when Jax was born. But being a dad gave him direction. "He's taught me there's a lot more to life than what I realized. I want to lead by example and show my son you should chase your dreams." J by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo ourdan also revealed he had a troubled past despite being raised by a police officer father and a lawyer mother. Kicked out of school as a teen, he found himself homeless at 16, sleeping wherever he could until his grandfather took him in. 'He drove out there that night and picked me up. He said, 'You stay with me now,' and I've been with him ever since.' That love and security enabled Jourdan to redirect his grief into song. But on January 1, 2025, tragedy again befell him—an incident the show has foreshadowed but has yet to disclose fully. The intensity of that loss seemed to drive his performance, which had everyone in awe and reduced Howie to tears. "You don't just sing," Howie declared passionately, before striking the Golden Buzzer. "You live every word, and we live it too. You deserve this." Surrounded by golden confetti, Jourdan Blue took the stage of AGT no longer a mere street singer—but a budding star, whose tale of perseverance, fatherhood, and optimism now inspires an entire nation. Season 20 is off to a start, and if Jourdan's performance is anything to go by what the future holds, America's Got Talent is in for its most memorable season yet.
