'AGT: Fantasy League': Team Mel B fans express disappointment over magician Jon Dorenbos' lackluster performance
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Talented magician Jon Dorenbos is back on our television screens!
Dorenbos has chosen to join 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League,' a spin-off of the original show. His primary objective this time is to emerge as the winner of the competition.
The artist recently tried his best to impress the judges: Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel as well as the fans with his magical act.
Unfortunately, it appears that Dorenbos did not manage to impress 'AGT' fans this time.
An X user said, "For the first time in his #AGT career, I would have buzzed Jon Dorenbos. His performance was dull! I wish we had Eric Chien or @OzTheMentalist
in his place."
For the first time in his #AGT career, I would have buzzed Jon Dorenbos. His performance was dull! I wish we had Eric Chien or @OzTheMentalist in his place.
— Jacob Elyachar (@JacobElyachar) January 2, 2024
Another user added, "I cannot believe I am saying this, but I would have buzzed Jon. He was so dull. #AGT."
I cannot believe I am saying this, but I would have buzzed Jon. He was so dull. #AGT
— Jacob Elyachar (@JacobElyachar) January 2, 2024
One user shared, "Not able to watch live but I'm hearing Jon Dorenbos bombed? #AGT"
Not able to watch live but I'm hearing Jon Dorenbos bombed? #AGT
— AGTDistrict (@AgtDistrict) January 2, 2024
A user went on to say, "Jon Dorenbos Donavin as usual. Now we have to subject ourselves to Hans #AGTFantasyLeague"
Jon Dorenbos Donavin as usual. Now we have to subject ourselves to Hans #AGTFantasyLeague
— The Daily Tea (@TheDailyTea10) January 2, 2024
Where is 'AGT: Fantasy League' star Jon Dorenbos from?
Jon Dorenbos, originally from Humble, Texas, is a magician who has dedicated years to perfecting his magic tricks, earning the love and support of viewers. Magic holds a significant place in Dorenbos' life.
The amazing artist has even penned a book about magic that goes by the name of 'Life Is Magic: My Inspiring Journey from Tragedy to Self-Discovery.'
'AGT: Fantasy League' star Jon Dorenbos is a former NFL player
Apart from his career as a magician, Dorenbos is a former NFL player. In the past, the star of 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' served as a long snapper in the National Football League (NFL).
Dorenbos, a former college football player for the UTEP Miners, began his professional career as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills.
Later on, he played for the Tennessee Titans and spent 11 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, participating in 162 consecutive games.
However, Dorenbos' football career came to an abrupt end when it was discovered that he had an aortic aneurysm during a preseason trade to the New Orleans Saints in 2017.
Dorenbos underwent immediate surgery, and the trade was reversed with the Eagles returning the pick to the Saints.
Despite his retirement, the Eagles went on to win Super Bowl LII that season, and Dorenbos was awarded an honorary Super Bowl ring.
Did Jon Dorenbos win 'AGT' Season 11?
For the unversed, Dorenbos participated in 'America's Got Talent' Season 11.
During the 'Judge's cut' round, he received a golden buzzer from guest judge Ne-Yo.
Throughout his time on the show, the Texas native continued to amaze the judges as well as the viewers with his enchanting performances.
Dorenbos ended his run in the competition in third place, meanwhile, The Clairvoyants, an Austrian magician and mentalist duo, came in second place.
Singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal emerged as the winner of the eleventh season of the show 'America's Got Talent.'
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