Current:Home > ScamsSofía Vergara Makes America Got Talent Golden Buzzer History After One Group's Death-Defying Act -FinanceAcademy
Sofía Vergara Makes America Got Talent Golden Buzzer History After One Group's Death-Defying Act
View
Date:2025-04-13 10:33:50
Sofía Vergara is definitely buzzing after America's Got Talent's first season 19 live show.
The actress made series history during the NBC competition's Aug. 13 episode when she sent Hakuna Matata Acrobats straight to the finals after their jaw-dropping performance, a first for the reality show.
The Tanzanian group stunned both the audience and the judges by climbing on top of each other in different formations while balancing on boards stacked on top of rolling platforms. The team's gravity-defying skills and strength earned an immediate rave review from Simon Cowell.
"This is one of the most difficult, dangerous acts we've seen on a live show," the American Idol alum gushed. "And I genuinely mean this, it felt to me like you've arrived. I have so much respect, so much, for what you've done and this means a lot to you. I have a feeling this is gonna be a great, great night for you."
Heidi Klum echoed her fellow judge, adding, "I mean, you had my attention from the beginning to the very end. It's death-defying what you do."
But it was Vergara who was most impressed by the four performers.
"This is definitely one of the most ambitious acts I've seen on AGT," the Modern Family alum shared. "I can see the difference from the auditions. You guys deserve to be here. I don't think you guys need help from anyone else, but, regardless of that, I'm gonna have to do it."
And with that, she slammed her hand on the Golden Buzzer as the room erupted in applause and Hakuna Matata Acrobats celebrated. Making Vergara's move so historic is the fact that, for the first time ever, this season each judge will have one Live Show Golden Buzzer on a designated night during season 19's quarterfinal live shows.
Following the momentous moment, the Griselda star praised the group's improvement since the auditions earlier this season.
"This was perfection," the 52-year-old noted. "I can see their personalities tonight. It was beautiful. You guys deserve this."
America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on NBC.
(E! and NBC are both part of the NBCUniversal family)
For all the scoop on your favorite NBC series and stars, check out NBC Insider.veryGood! (82)
Related
- Megan Fox's ex Brian Austin Green tells Machine Gun Kelly to 'grow up'
- Trump is returning to the US-Mexico border as he lays out a set of hard-line immigration proposals
- Roadside bomb kills 3 people in Pakistan’s insurgency-hit Baluchistan province
- When do babies start teething? Pediatricians weigh in on the signs to look out for
- Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie return for an 'Encore,' reminisce about 'The Simple Life'
- CBS to host Golden Globes in 2024
- Oldest pygmy hippo in US celebrates 50th birthday with a golden-themed party: Watch
- Russian doctors call for release of imprisoned artist who protested Ukraine war
- Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82
- Ukraine’s troops work to advance on Russian-held side of key river after gaining footholds
Ranking
- Kylie Jenner Shows Off Sweet Notes From Nieces Dream Kardashian & Chicago West
- Milei echoes Trump with fraud claims that inject uncertainty into Argentina’s presidential runoff
- Judge rejects Trump motion for mistrial in New York fraud case
- Oldest pygmy hippo in US celebrates 50th birthday with a golden-themed party: Watch
- Krispy Kreme offers a free dozen Grinch green doughnuts: When to get the deal
- NCAA president offers up solution to sign-stealing in wake of Michigan football scandal
- Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs and care
- Australia wins toss and will bowl against India in the Cricket World Cup final
Recommendation
Stamford Road collision sends motorcyclist flying; driver arrested
The world’s attention is on Gaza, and Ukrainians worry war fatigue will hurt their cause
CBS to host Golden Globes in 2024
Trump is returning to the US-Mexico border as he lays out a set of hard-line immigration proposals
Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management
Estonia’s Kallas is reelected to lead party despite a scandal over husband’s Russia business ties
Russian doctors call for release of imprisoned artist who protested Ukraine war
A French senator is accused of drugging another lawmaker to rape or sexually assault her