‘AGT’ Season 19: Attraction Juniors get wrong reaction from Howie Mandel with quarterfinals act

Despite facing criticism from Howie Mandel, the Hungarian dance group Attraction Juniors earned a spot in the 'AGT' Season 19 quarterfinals
UPDATED AUG 14, 2024
Attraction Junior fails to woo Howie Mandel with their quarterfinals act (YouTube/@agt)
Attraction Junior fails to woo Howie Mandel with their quarterfinals act (YouTube/@agt)

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: In Episode 9 of Season 19 of 'America's Got Talent', titled 'Quarterfinal Part 1,' the Hungarian shadow theater ensemble Attraction Juniors, previous champions of 'Britain's Got Talent', captivated both the audience and judges on the NBC stage. Their performance, aimed at securing a coveted spot in the semi-finals, left viewers in awe. Judge Heidi Klum commented on their shadow performance, noting that they significantly improved since their audition. Sofia Vergara highlighted that the act stood out because it was "light and fun," distinguishing it from other shadow performances.

Simon Cowell agreed with Heidi Klum, expressing that he was significantly more impressed with the performance this time. However, Howie Mandel had a different perspective, disagreeing with the other judges and feeling that their performance was not an improvement from their previous appearance. Despite facing criticism from Howie Mandel about their quarterfinal act, the Hungarian dance troupe poured their hearts and souls into their performance, showcasing their immense talent and dedication. Attraction Juniors's breathtaking performances have rightfully earned them a spot in the 'AGT' quarterfinals. The group's passion and skill were evident as they aimed to win over both fans and judges, proving that they truly deserved to advance in the competition.

'AGT' judge Simon Cowell in praises of Attraction Juniors (NBC)
'AGT' Season 19 judge Simon Cowell praised Attraction Juniors (@nbc)

Will Attraction Juniors make it to 'AGT' semi-finals?

Attraction Juniors have a strong chance of advancing to the America's Got Talent Season 19 semifinals, thanks in large part to the affection and support of their fans. This backing is crucial and can be shown through voting. Fans across America have the chance to vote for their two favorite acts to advance to the semifinals. They can easily cast their votes using the AGT app or by visiting the official website at NBC.com.

Attractive Juniors got four yesses following their audition in 'AGT' Season 19 (NBC)
Attraction Juniors got four yesses following their audition in 'AGT' Season 19 (@nbc)

Who are Attraction Juniors on 'AGT' Season 19?

Attraction Juniors is a Hungarian shadow puppetry group that competed in the fifteenth season of Britain's Got Talent. The ensemble consists of young performers aged between 10 and 17. The group is led by Martin Szűcs, the son of Zoltán Szűcs, the founder of Attraction. Zoltán created this Junior version of the troupe.

When asked to compare the two groups, Attraction and Attraction Juniors, Martin Szűcs confidently stated that the Juniors were superior. During their audition on 'Britain's Got Talent', Attraction Juniors delivered a performance imbued with a meaningful message.

Their shadow puppetry act, set to the song "Tomorrow" by Alicia Morton from the musical Annie, carried an anti-bullying theme. The performance depicted scenes of harassment, both in person and through online interactions, illustrating the impact of bullying and promoting a message of resilience and hope.

Towards the end of the performance, the two characters who had been bullied took part in a dance routine. In a heartwarming moment, one of them appeared to propose using a Pretzel, and the pair then stood within a large heart shape crafted from shadow puppets.

Attraction Juniors is a shadow dance group to audition for 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 (Instagram/attractionshadow)
'AGT' Season 19 group Attraction Juniors is a Hungarian shadow puppetry group (Instagram/@attractionshadow)

'AGT' Season 19 drops new episodes on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 pm ET only on NBC. 

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