Summary
The Top 20 was finalized Wednesday night on "America's Got Talent," as the last of the quarterfinalists learned whether they would be advancing to the semifinals and continue on the path toward the $1 million grand prize.
Tuesday's highlights: A guy lit his butt on fire, Piers said an opera singer changed the game and Sharon said her 16 dogs pee on her silk curtains.
To the results: Host Nick Cannon first called singer Drew Stevyns and The Eriam Sisters to the stage. Drew, the dark horse who won over the judges on Tuesday, was put through to the semifinals.
Nick went over to The Eriam Sisters for their reaction and they were gracious, calling the experience "unbelievable" and wishing everyone else in the competition good luck. "You're so nice, America loves you guys," Nick said. "And, you know what? America loves you guys so much, guess what? You're going through, too!"
The new host pulled of the bait and switch so well, even Piers Morgan smiled and gave him credit for the "mean trick."
After a behind-the-scenes package about the making of a performance show, Nick asked the Africa High Flyers, Pam Martin's Top Dogs and Coney Island Chris to the stage. Was there a chance none of these acts would continue?
"America has voted," Nick said, giving a dramatic pause before finishing, "you all are out."
Nick called Recycled Percussion, Matt & Anthony, and Ishaara to the stage. He told them only one would go through before announcing that the next act out of the competition was Matt & Anthony. That brought it down to Recycled Percussion and Bollywood dancers Ishaara. The third spot in the semifinals went to Recycled Percussion.
Be our guest: Country superstar Reba McEntire paid a visit to the "Talent" stage to perform her new song, "Consider Me Gone." Her new album, "Keep On Loving You," hit No. 1 on the charts Wednesday, Nick said.
Back to the results: Nick brought the Lollipop Girls, Mia Boostrom, Barbara Padilla and Erik & Rickie to the stage. The four acts vied for just two remaining spots in the semifinals.
The next act to go home was The Lollipop Girls.
Nick then let one more act into the semifinals, announcing that Barbara Padilla was moving on.
Mia Boostrom and Erik & Rickie stood across the stage from each other. Having places fifth and sixth in the voting, the judges would decide who was moving on and who was going home.
The Hoff was the first judge to speak. He said Erik & Rickie were incredible dancers, but they were really, really young. He then said that Mia was great, but there were better singers in the competition. "For this competition, alone," The Hoff said, "my choice tonight is ... Erik & Rickie."
Sharon said Erik & Rickie brought something special to the stage, but she said she knew how badly Mia wanted it. Her vote went to Mia.
Piers said, "If you're asked me last night, I would've said Erik & Rickie." He said he wasn't very impressed with Mia's performance, but then after watching on TV later, he was "a bit more impressed" than he was when he heard it live. Piers said Erik & Rickie were "very charming" and there were some great dance acts in the competition. After saying he knew how much it meant to Mia, who came back after being booted last season, he chose Erik & Rickie.
The Top 20: After weeks of auditions, the Las Vegas round and four weeks of quarterfinals, here is a look at the Top 20 semifinalists in the fourth season of "America's Got Talent":
The first 10 will perform next week in the first round of the semifinals:
Acrodunk, high-flying dunking crew
Arcadian Broad, teenage dancer
Drew Thomas Magic, magic group
Fab Five, clogging sisters
Grandma Lee, comedian
Kevin Skinner, country crooner
Paradizo Dance, odd-sized, husband-and-wife dance act
The Voices of Glory, sibling singing act
The Texas Tenors, singers
Tony Hoard & Rory, Frisbee-catching dog act
And the remaining 10 will perform the following week:
Barbara Padilla, opera singer
Drew Stevyns, singer/guitarist
Eriam Sisters, young sister singing act
Erik & Rickie, 8- and 9-year-old ballroom dancers
FootworKINGz, dance crew
Hairo Torres, breakdancer/contortionist
Jeffrey Ou, pianist
Lawrence Beamen, deep-voiced singer
Mario & Jenny, daredevil juggling act
Recycled Percussion, drumming group
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Nick Cannon Howie Mandel Simon Cowell Heidi Klum
Genres : Family Musical Music Documentary Game-Show Reality-TV
Release date : Aug 25, 2009
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : NBC.com Official Instagram
Language : English
Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : Cinema Vehicles FremantleMedia Burnish Creative
Summary
The Top 20 was finalized Wednesday night on "America's Got Talent," as the last of the quarterfinalists learned whether they would be advancing to the semifinals and continue on the path toward the $1 million grand prize.
Tuesday's highlights: A guy lit his butt on fire, Piers said an opera singer changed the game and Sharon said her 16 dogs pee on her silk curtains.
To the results: Host Nick Cannon first called singer Drew Stevyns and The Eriam Sisters to the stage. Drew, the dark horse who won over the judges on Tuesday, was put through to the semifinals.
Nick went over to The Eriam Sisters for their reaction and they were gracious, calling the experience "unbelievable" and wishing everyone else in the competition good luck. "You're so nice, America loves you guys," Nick said. "And, you know what? America loves you guys so much, guess what? You're going through, too!"
The new host pulled of the bait and switch so well, even Piers Morgan smiled and gave him credit for the "mean trick."
After a behind-the-scenes package about the making of a performance show, Nick asked the Africa High Flyers, Pam Martin's Top Dogs and Coney Island Chris to the stage. Was there a chance none of these acts would continue?
"America has voted," Nick said, giving a dramatic pause before finishing, "you all are out."
Nick called Recycled Percussion, Matt & Anthony, and Ishaara to the stage. He told them only one would go through before announcing that the next act out of the competition was Matt & Anthony. That brought it down to Recycled Percussion and Bollywood dancers Ishaara. The third spot in the semifinals went to Recycled Percussion.
Be our guest: Country superstar Reba McEntire paid a visit to the "Talent" stage to perform her new song, "Consider Me Gone." Her new album, "Keep On Loving You," hit No. 1 on the charts Wednesday, Nick said.
Back to the results: Nick brought the Lollipop Girls, Mia Boostrom, Barbara Padilla and Erik & Rickie to the stage. The four acts vied for just two remaining spots in the semifinals.
The next act to go home was The Lollipop Girls.
Nick then let one more act into the semifinals, announcing that Barbara Padilla was moving on.
Mia Boostrom and Erik & Rickie stood across the stage from each other. Having places fifth and sixth in the voting, the judges would decide who was moving on and who was going home.
The Hoff was the first judge to speak. He said Erik & Rickie were incredible dancers, but they were really, really young. He then said that Mia was great, but there were better singers in the competition. "For this competition, alone," The Hoff said, "my choice tonight is ... Erik & Rickie."
Sharon said Erik & Rickie brought something special to the stage, but she said she knew how badly Mia wanted it. Her vote went to Mia.
Piers said, "If you're asked me last night, I would've said Erik & Rickie." He said he wasn't very impressed with Mia's performance, but then after watching on TV later, he was "a bit more impressed" than he was when he heard it live. Piers said Erik & Rickie were "very charming" and there were some great dance acts in the competition. After saying he knew how much it meant to Mia, who came back after being booted last season, he chose Erik & Rickie.
The Top 20: After weeks of auditions, the Las Vegas round and four weeks of quarterfinals, here is a look at the Top 20 semifinalists in the fourth season of "America's Got Talent":
The first 10 will perform next week in the first round of the semifinals:
Acrodunk, high-flying dunking crew
Arcadian Broad, teenage dancer
Drew Thomas Magic, magic group
Fab Five, clogging sisters
Grandma Lee, comedian
Kevin Skinner, country crooner
Paradizo Dance, odd-sized, husband-and-wife dance act
The Voices of Glory, sibling singing act
The Texas Tenors, singers
Tony Hoard & Rory, Frisbee-catching dog act
And the remaining 10 will perform the following week:
Barbara Padilla, opera singer
Drew Stevyns, singer/guitarist
Eriam Sisters, young sister singing act
Erik & Rickie, 8- and 9-year-old ballroom dancers
FootworKINGz, dance crew
Hairo Torres, breakdancer/contortionist
Jeffrey Ou, pianist
Lawrence Beamen, deep-voiced singer
Mario & Jenny, daredevil juggling act
Recycled Percussion, drumming group
Genres : Family Musical Music Documentary Game-Show Reality-TV
Release date : Aug 25, 2009
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : NBC.com Official Instagram
Language : English
Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : Cinema Vehicles FremantleMedia Burnish Creative
