Forty memorable and fan-favorite acts from AGT and Got Talent competitions around the globe are competing on season 2 of America’s Got Talent: The Champions.
In the season premiere airing Monday January 6 on NBC, 10 acts will perform for judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, returning judge Heidi Klum, and new judge, Britain’s Got Talent panelist and former Mystique member, Alesha Dixon. Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Terry Crews hosts.
Check out a preview featuring trapeze act, Duo Transcend. You may remember the married couple, Mary and Tyce, as finalists on America’s Got Talent 2018. Back then, Tyce struggled with a debilitating eye disease that would eventually leave him blind. However, after the couple appeared on the series, a renowned eye surgeon offered to help. Afterward, a successful operation stopped the progression of the disease!
In a bid to win the show, the couple added an incredibly dangerous element to the act; Tyce and Mary are BOTH blindfolded. If you’ll remember, in 2018 the couple’s audition went very wrong when Mary slipped out of Tyce’s grip, creating one of AGT’s truly dramatic moments. Will the act go off without out a hitch this time? Check it out below.
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In each of the four weeks of audition performances, 10 acts will perform, but only four acts will advance to the semifinals. Two will be voted through by a panel of “AGT” Superfans, one will be the Judges’ Choice, and one will receive a Golden Buzzer to perform in the finale. Monday’s Golden Buzzer judge is Heidi Klum.
AGT:The Champions was filmed in its entirely last October. SO YES WE HAVE SPOILERS! A couple of tidbits I’ll spoil here: Heidi Klum is Monday’s Golden Buzzer. Also, Monday’s episode is titled “Episode 202.” Indeed, it was the second episode filmed, so expect the four weeks of auditions to air out of order. And if you REALLY WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS:
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America’s Got Talent: The Champions premieres Monday on NBC at 8 pm ET/PT. Stay tuned for our live blog.
Here’s a list of this week’s talent:
Angelina Jordan – Singer – “Norway’s Got Talent” 2014 – Winner
At 7, singer Angelina Jordan was crowned the winner of “Norway’s Got Talent,” performing Billie Holiday’s “Gloomy Sunday.” Angelina’s videos have received more than 300 million views on YouTube and more than 1 billion views on Facebook. Angelina has performed for Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and raised over 21 million euros for children in need. One of her most memorable performances was performing with the legendary Quincy Jones in London in 2018.
Dan Naturman – Comedian – “America’s Got Talent” 2014 – Finalist
Dan Naturman is a stand-up comedian who was on season nine of “America’s Got Talent.” Since then, Dan has branched into acting with a role as a recurring character on the HBO series “Crashing.” He also co-hosts a podcast called “Live from the Table.”
Dania Díaz – Magician – “Spain’s Got Talent” 2018 – Finalist
Dania Díaz is a female magician born and raised in Venezuela. After moving to Spain, her perseverance and talent led her to win multiple magic awards, including a national magic award in Spain and the Latin American Award of Magic. In 2018, she appeared on “Spain’s Got Talent,” where she received a double Golden Buzzer and made it to the finals.
Duo Transcend – Trapeze/Rollerskating Duo – “America’s Got Talent” 2018 – Finalist
Aerial trapeze artists Duo Transcend appeared on Season 13 of “America’s Got Talent.” Following that they have had the opportunity to travel and share their talent with millions around the world.
Eddie Williams – Strongman – “Australia’s Got Talent” 2019 – Semi-finalist
Crowned Australia’s Strongest Man in 2017 and 2018, Eddie Williams was a contestant on “Australia’s Got Talent” in 2019. Williams is also a Guinness World Record holder for pulling a tank 10 meters in record time.
Hans – Singer/Dancer/Musician – “America’s Got Talent” 2018 – Quarter-finalist
An international superstar, accordionist and Berlin boy wonder, Hans has been thrilling audiences around the globe with his own fabulous brand of critically acclaimed cabaret for over a decade, performing for everyone from prime ministers to princesses, taking him all around Australia and across Europe and the UK. In 2018 Hans came to the United States to appear on season 13 of “America’s Got Talent.”
Jack Vidgen – Singer – “Australia’s Got Talent” 2011 – Winner
Jack Vidgen won “Australia’s Got Talent” at just 14 years old, had chart-topping songs, moved to America to chase his dreams and was the face of some of the biggest brands in the world. Jack then spent five years off the stage where he found himself away from his music, working outside of the entertainment industry in nursing homes and coffee shops. ETA: He was a semi-finalist on The Voice Australia 2019.
Junior Creative – Shadow Dance Group – “Myanmar’s Got Talent” 2018 – Winner
Junior Creative dance crew consists of 15 boys and girls between the ages of 17-22. The members are university students from different backgrounds, but all have one common goal: to express life through dance. Originally a group of six boys, Junior Creative participated in season two of “Myanmar’s Got Talent” and finished in the top five. In 2018, the crew, with more members, competed and won season five.
Mike Yung – Singer – “America’s Got Talent” 2017 – Semi-finalist
Before making it to the semi-finals on “America’s Got Talent” season 12, Mike Yung sang at New York City subway stations, where a video of him singing the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” went viral.
Paddy and Nicko – Dance Duo – “Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions” 2019 – Finalist/“France’s Got Talent” 2016 – Semi-finalist
Dance duo Sarah Patricia Jones “Paddy” and Nicolás Espinosa Escrivá “Nicko” were semi-finalists on “France’s Got Talent” and went on to be finalists in “Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions.” Since then, Paddy has earned the Guinness World Records title as the oldest female acrobatic salsa dancer.
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