'America's Got Talent' is a talent show that features singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other performers of all ages competing for the advertised top prize of one million dollars. (Photo : Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
"America's Got Talent" (AGT) Season 11 (2016) continues with Semifinals Week 2. The show featured performances by the remaining 11 semifinalists competing for the spot in finals. Here is a detailed recap. Read on to find out what happened.
[Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for "America's Got Talent" (AGT) Season 11 (2016) Semifinals Week 2. Do not read further if you don't wish to know more about it.]
The show opens with the performance by Jayna Brown, a singer. She happens to be Louis Tomlinson's golden buzzer act. She is singing "Rise" by Katy Perry. Simon Cowell said it was an incredible performance and it was her best performance. "You continue to rise, rise rise," says Heidi.
Next up are Kadan Bart Rockett, the kid magicians. They are performing some really cool tricks and manage to impress some of the judges. Howie loved it but Mel B thinks it wasn't the slickest of performances. Heidi gives them A+ for their performances.
Kadie Lynn takes the stage next and sings "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. Mel B urges America to vote for her. Heidi says she sang beautifully and she loves her poise.
Viktor Kee, the juggler magician, is performing next. He tells the story while juggling and the crowd love him. The judges loved his act and they think he is so slick.
Linkin Bridge takes the stage next to perform their semifinals performance. They performed "7 Years" by Luke Graham and the crowd loves them too. They received a standing ovation for what Simon thought was a "perfect" performance. He thinks they deserve to be in finals. Mel B compares them to Boyz II Men.
The Passing Zone, the juggler duo, performed dangerous stunts that involved flaming torches which are dropped accidentally. They even involve Simon in their act, who looked quite scared in the suit. Mel B says she loves their banter and Heidi says she hasn't laughed that head.
Calysta Bevier is performing next. She sings "Human" by Christina Perri. Simon says that she has done enough to be in the finals. Mel B thinks she has a beautiful voice but doesn't think she was waiting for the big note.
Steven Brundage is next. He said he is performing an act he never has before, using over 200 Rubik's cube. The judges love him. Simon thinks he makes boring, fascinating and he is the most improved.
Sofie Dossi, the 14-year-old contortionist is performing next. She performs some impressive stunts. Simon compared her performance to an Olympics performance. Mel B says it was the best performance of the night for her.
Next up are The Clairvoyants. They tell a story with their act. Howie says their performance is neat and best of the night. Mel B says it was mind-blowing. And Heidi thinks they continue to amaze them.
The last performance of "America's Got Talent" (AGT) Season 11 (2016) Semifinals is delivered by Brian Justin Crum. He performs "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears. Mel B compares him to Beyonce's VMAs performance. Heidi loves his passion and intensity and Howie calls it the strongest performance of the night.
Who do you think will get eliminated and which five acts will advance to the finals?
"America's Got Talent" (AGT) Season 11 (2016) Semifinals Week 2 returns with results on Sept. 7, Wednesday. Stay tuned for more spoilers, recap, and updates.
