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Learn more- Judge Piers Morgan, who buzzed half of the 10 performers on Tuesday night, said he "should have buzzed at least two more." Sharon Osbourne said the stakes are higher now and that there's "no more Mrs. Nice Woman anymore. This is serious, and we are looking for a superstar."
To the results...: It was time to eliminate five acts and let five continue to the next round. After a night that was mostly disappointing, it was anyone's guess as to who would make it through. Magician Bruce Block wasn't there because of illness. To add insult to ill health, he was booted. The acts voted through by America were: baton twirler Jonathan Burkin (over the Texas State Strutters); singer and guitarist Sarah Lenore (over drag queen and opera singer Shequida); Elvis impersonator Joseph Hall (over impressionist Matthew Piazzi); and the Taubl Family.
That left the judges to decide who would continue between the dance group SickStep and opera singer Michael Strelo-Smith, who had talked back to the judges Tuesday night, to Sharon's dismay. Piers told Michael, "your problem is that you're probably half as good as you think you are," and added that "a bit of humility goes a long way in this business." He gave his vote to SickStep. Sharon followed suit, ending Michael Strelo-Smith's second run on the show.
Best of the night: Donald Braswell, who got a second chance thanks to America's vote when a spot in the top 40 opened up because another act pulled out because an injury. He promised he wouldn't let America down. He gave a powerful rendition of "The Impossible Dream" from "The Man of La Mancha" that had the crowd roaring with approval. He was the sixth act of the night, and was the first performer over the age of 4 that Piers didn't buzz. Piers told Donald that America's vote for him was "absolutely right." "You've got a great chance now," Piers told him. Sharon said he sang beautifully but wondered if there was a place for him in today's music business. She also told him to lighten up and smile and enjoy the journey. The Hoff said he "nailed it."
Eli Mattson, a bluesy pianist and singer, sat at the piano and played "Nobody Knows It But Me," made famous by Babyface. Piers had one word for him, "Sensational." Sharon, equally impressed, said, "No dancers, no fire, no backing track. Just talent." The Hoff predicted Eli would make it to the top 10.
Nuttin But Stringz burst onto the stage and closed the show by earning the rare standing ovation from the crowd and the judges. "For emotion, for intensity, for professionalism, for commanding the stage, for electricity, you guys are my favorite act in the competition." Piers said it was brilliant and that he was "trembling." The Hoff loved that the guys were able to move him with their music.
Sharon defended the move to put 4-year-old Kaitlyn Maher into the top 40 because she was deserving. "She is unique, she's confident and she's talented," Sharon said. Kaitlyn came out and gave her rendition of Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World." Kaitlyn got a standing ovation despite looking a bit nervous. She said she felt good and sang well. Piers acknowledged that "a lot of people say a little girl of your age shouldn't be in this show or shouldn't be on this stage. You have more charm, more star quality, more professionalism than almost all of the other acts I've seen. You're incredible. You deserve to be here."
Sharon told Kaitlyn she was pitch perfect again, but suggested that she could add some movement to her performance and Kaitlyn simply repeated, "Thank you. Thank you. Thank you." The Hoff said Kaitlyn should run for president. He told her, "You bring the world together."
Worst of the night: Flambeaux put on a big dramatic display that was full of flames and fire and boredom. All three judges buzzed him and the crowd turned completely against him, showering him with boos.
American Transylvania-born identical twin sisters Indiggo qualified for the top-40 semi-finals on Season 3 of America's Got Talent. The show began with an audition in New York City, which the twins passed performing "New York, New York", Sharon Osborne voting "yes" and calling Indiggo "wild, crazy and fantastic". With the audience cheering and clapping, Piers Morgan gave his "yes" so that they were then promoted to the next stage of Las Vegas callbacks where the twins performed Elvis Presley's "Viva Las Vegas". Indiggo's audition was strong enough for the judges to send them to the Top 40 Quarterfinals in Episode 309. They were then promoted in the competition to the semi-final Los Angeles rounds where they performed "I Don't Need No Georgie Clooney", written for them by Germany's pop-titan Dieter Bohlen.
The Dallas Desperados Dancers seemed completely out of step and Piers and Sharon quickly buzzed them. The Hoff later said he only let them continue to the end because they'd worked so hard.
On the bubble: R&B singer Bryan Cheatham took on Barry White's "The First, the Last, My Evereything," which seemed a little out of his range. Piers buzzed him, but the crowd seemed pleased. Piers told Bryan that rather than being a headline act in Vegas, he's "more likely to be a headline act on a cruise ship." Sharon told the ex-Chippendale's dancer to "cut the cheese," meaning the winking and faux sexy moves. "Cut the crap and use your voice," she said. The Hoff said he nailed the second half of the song.
Drag queen Tina Turner impersonator Dorae Saunders tried "Burn Baby Burn," lip-synced and shimmied through a high-energy performance. Piers buzzed her and later said that he didn't think it would be fair to put her through to the next round when the other tribute acts in the competition actually sing. Nonetheless, Sharon and The Hoff loved it.
The Tappin' Dads set out to prove Piers wrong after he said they simply lacked the talent to continue in the competition. Piers buzzed them quickly, but the crowd was into it. Piers told them that Fred Astaire would "turn in his grave." Sharon apparently didn't like it, as she proceeded to slap Piers and tear up sheets of paper after smacking him with them. She told him to shut up after he cut her off, and told the dads "What you lack, technically, you make up for in heart, and I love you. You're brilliant."
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