'AGT: Fantasy League': Travis Japan moves closer to semifinals after leaving Howie Mandel speechless

Howie Mandel had rejected Travis Japan in 'America's Got Talent' Season 17
PUBLISHED JAN 22, 2024
Travis Japan's performance in 'AGT: Fantasy League' left  Howie Mandel suprised (Instagram/@travis_japan_)
Travis Japan's performance in 'AGT: Fantasy League' left Howie Mandel suprised (Instagram/@travis_japan_)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Travis Japan returned to 'America's Got Talent' with a more powerful voice, aiming to win. Speculations suggest they'll advance to the semifinals

 In Episode 4, one act received a golden buzzer, and five moved to the semifinals. Fans expressed support, hoping for their success.

A fan commented, "I love you guys and I hope you make it to the semis and then the next round and win. You guys made Howie eat his words."

Another wrote, "I’ll be rooting for Travis Japan!"

Another claimed, "Yah, Travis Japan in the house! I think we’ll be seeing them in the semifinals."

"So cool! I am so excited to have Travis Japan back on this stage," commented a fan.

In the previous season, Travis Japan faced elimination in the semifinals, with Howie Mandel hitting the buzzer. As the panelists praised the band for coming back "bigger and better," Howie said, "Thanks to me."

As Howie started complimenting Travis Japan, Mel B interrupted him in between, restricting him from saying anything. She claimed, "I don't want to know what he's got to say."

Heidi took Mel B's comment positively saying, "Here's the thing, it doesn't matter what I say because ultimately the audience has the choice."

Travis Japan is speculated to move ahead to 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' semifinals (Instagram/@travis_japan_official)
Travis Japan is speculated to move ahead to 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' semifinals (Instagram/@travis_japan_official)

Travis Japan first appeared in 'America's Got Talent' Season 17

Travis Japan, formed in 2012, made its debut on 'America's Got Talent' in Season 17. The 7-member group auditioned in Episode 6, showcasing singing and dancing to 'My Dreamy Hollywood.'

They advanced to the semifinals, performing 'Party Up Like Crazy.'

Despite making it to the Top 5 Howie Mandel's buzzer in the semifinals led to their elimination.

Travis Japan got eliminated in 'America's Got Talent' Season 17 semifinals (Instagram/@travis_japan_official)
Travis Japan got eliminated in 'America's Got Talent' Season 17 semifinals (Instagram/@travis_japan_official)

Travis Japan will be in whose team in 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League'?

In 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' Travis Japan will be on Mel B's team. In the preview clip, Mel B surprises the group with a call.

Noel Kawashima, the lead of the group, was seen picking up Mel B's call as he said, "We wanted a second chance." 

Mel B is then seen explaining why she chose Travis Japan to be on her team. She says, "I'm from a girl group, they're from a boy band. I mean it's a no-brainer."



 

'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' releases new episodes every Monday at 8 pm ET on NBC.

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