In a groundbreaking moment during the quarterfinals of America’s Got Talent Season 19, judge Sofía Vergara awarded the Hakuna Matata Acrobats a historic Golden Buzzer, sending them straight to the finals. The four-piece group wowed the audience with their daring and intricate acrobatic routines, leaving everyone gasping at their impressive displays of balance and strength.
“This is definitely one of the most ambitious acts I’ve seen on AGT,” Vergara remarked, praising the group for their growth since their audition. She emphasized that they didn’t need any assistance but felt compelled to give them a direct pass to the finals, thanks to a new rule allowing each judge one Live Show Golden Buzzer.
Simon Cowell echoed Vergara’s sentiments, noting the act’s difficulty and danger, declaring, “It felt to me like you’ve arrived.” Heidi Klum praised their performance, stating it held her attention until the very end. However, Howie Mandel offered a mixed review, acknowledging the challenge of their act while also pointing out that not everyone may grasp its complexity.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(749x0:751x2)/agt-033023-60f0e7de48dc4d9aa2e91c5dc7c30220.jpg)
The night also featured a return performance by Arshiya, the teenage contortionist who had previously stunned audiences. Viewers can vote for their favorite acts via the app or the AGT website, with results revealed in a live episode on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. The competition continues weekly until the grand finale on September 24.
