The Santa Clara, California students received the thrill of their life when Mel B surprised them at their school and told them that they were going straight to Radio City Music Hall. Their Lorde/Ellie Goulding mash-up was fantastic with their graceful moments that included an aerialist. While Mel B stated it was stunning, Howard stated that they repeated the same concept and needed them to step it up.

B+

Loop Rawlins:

Tucson’s native son brought the Wild West to the Radio City Music Hall stage. He used fire and lasso tricks to entertain the audience. In all honesty, the rodeo master executed this routine in just an average manner and also he did not hold my attention.

C-

John & Andrew:

The Salsa masters arrived in New York City (the mecca of their genre). They made history as the first same-sex partnership performing on the Radio City Music Hall. The duo transported the audience to a neon ballroom and their fast and fancy movements! In addition, Howard stated that they are “not a novelty act, they are a dance act.” Bravo, guys!!

A-

Livy, Matt & Sammy:

This trio was briefly seen at the New Jersey auditions and I was on the fence about them. While I respect their music choices and their risky song choice: an acoustic take on Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls,” they were not ready for Radio City Music Hall!

D

Andrey Morau:

The Los Angeles transplant from Ukraine delivered impeccable feats of strength in his hand-balancing act. Congrats, Andrey, you were the first act to give me chills! His graceful feats of strength blew me away and I hope that he can go all the way to the finals!

A+

Juan Carlos:

In all honesty, the judges should have NEVER sent Juan Carlos through to the Radio City Music Hall rounds! I still think either Beach Avenue or Mighty Atom Jr. would have been better choices for his spot. His pathetic routine to Madonna’s “Vogue” would embarrass the Queen of Pop and he should try out for Starlight Express.

F

Mara Justine:

AGT attracted a lot of youthful talent this season. Among the bombshells from this age group is Mara Justine. For her 90-seconds, the Galloway, New Jersey native tackled Katy Perry’s “Unconditionally.” Mara has one of the best voices in her generation and tore up the stage with her superb vocals and showmanship. No matter what happens tonight or tomorrow night, Mara has a bright future ahead of her.

A-

Aerial Animation:

Ever since her first audition, Abigail always left me speechless! Her passion for combining animation and aerial acrobatics transported the audience to other worlds. Abigail’s latest adventure to Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” tackled the elements and added another performer! If she does not go through, there is no justice!

A+

Jaycob Curlee:

It was going to very hard for an act to follow Aerial Animation! While Jaycob’s version of Labrinth’s “Beneath Your Beautiful” was cute, it did not have the conviction of an AGT winner! We already have Miguel Dakota in the Semifinals and in all honesty, we do not need another mediocre male singer in this competition.

C-

Acte II:

Acte II closed this round of Quarterfinals! Over the past couple of seasons, Barbara Padilla, Jackie Evancho, Andrew De Leon and the Forte Tenors have made their mark on the AGT stage! Longtime friends Ashley and Olanna have excellent vocal chemistry and they transformed Whitney Houston’s immortal song “I Will Always Love You” into a powerful aria that sent chills down my spine!

A+

The acts I enjoyed:

Acte II, Aerial Animation, Andrey Moraru, John & Andrew & Mat Franco.

Tomorrow night, the results are revealed as AGT: Season Five alum Lindsey Stirling returns to perform!

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