'AGT’ Season 19 contestant Arshiya Sharma’s semifinals hopes dashed by 'dramatic' exit

Arshiya Sharma has been eliminated from AGT Season 19, just before the semifinals as Ashes & Arrows secure a spot in the top five
UPDATED AUG 15, 2024
Throughout her time on ;AGT’ Season 19, Arshiya Sharma consistently impressed both the judges  (YouTube/@agt)
Throughout her time on ;AGT’ Season 19, Arshiya Sharma consistently impressed both the judges (YouTube/@agt)

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: In the recent episode of 'America's Got Talent' Season 19, the charismatic host Terry Crews invited Ashes & Arrows and Arshiya Sharma to the stage for a crucial announcement. With palpable tension in the air, Crews announced that Ashes & Arrows had secured a spot in the top five, earning enthusiastic applause from the audience. Unfortunately, Arshiya's journey on the show ended as she was eliminated from the competition.

Judge Howie Mandel took a moment to praise Ashes & Arrows for their impressive achievement, noting that the country group had also made it onto the country music charts with the song they performed the previous night. The episode was charged with emotion, showcasing both triumph and disappointment. It’s evident that Indian contortionist Arshiya, recently eliminated from 'America's Got Talent' Season 19, genuinely deserved a spot in the semifinals. Throughout her time on the show, she consistently impressed both the judges and the audience with her exceptional effort and performance. Her performances consistently garnered admiration and support from the judges and audience. Arshiya was undoubtedly one of the most impressive young performers on 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 and truly deserved a spot in the semifinals of the NBC show. Despite her extraordinary talent, Arshiya, a ninth-grade student from India, humbly describes herself as just an ordinary girl. She began her journey by performing Bollywood dance routines.

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Arshiya Sharma turns into a zombie during her audition (YouTube/AGT)
'AGT' Season 19 contestant Arshiya Sharma turned into a zombie during her audition (YouTube/@agt)

Indian contortionist Arshiya's spooky acts make 'people lose sleep'

Indian contortionist Arshiya's spine-chilling performances are known for keeping audiences awake at night. Throughout her time on the show, she has consistently delivered horror-themed contortion acts that left the judges genuinely frightened.

Watching Arshiya's unsettling acts from the comfort of our homes is nerve-wracking enough; it's hard to imagine how the judges and live studio audience manage to witness her performances up close. Arshiya clearly understands her formula for success, expertly blending contortion with elements of horror to create truly unforgettable performances.

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Arshiya Sharma shocked 'AGT' judges with spooky performance (@agt)
'AGT' Season 19 contestant Arshiya Sharma stunned the judges with her spine-chilling performance (@agt)

 Arshiya was one of Simon Cowell's favorites on 'AGT' Season 19

Arshiya Sharma quickly emerged as a standout contestant and one of Simon Cowell's top favorites during the 19th season of 'America's Got Talent.' Her performances consistently impressed both the judges and the audience, cementing her status as a memorable and cherished participant in the competition. 

Simon considered Arshiya one of his favorites and believed she would be perfect for a role in the film 'The Exorcist.' Despite being only 13, Simon was convinced she had the qualities needed to excel in the part and was enthusiastic about casting her in the movie.

Simon Cowell blown away by Arshiya's 'AGT' Season 19 quarter-final performance (NBC)
Simon Cowell was blown away by Arshiya's 'AGT' Season 19 quarter-final performance (@nbc)

'AGT' contestant Arshiya's elimination left us deeply 'disappointed'

The elimination of 'AGT' contestant Arshiya Sharma has left us feeling utterly devastated. In our view, she was unfairly denied a spot in the semifinals​ of 'America's Got Talent' Season 19.  Throughout the competition, Arshiya consistently amazed both the judges and the audience with her extraordinary talent.

Her hard work and dedication, showcased through the intricate preparation behind her eerie performances, clearly merited a place in the semifinals. It’s truly disappointing that her journey on the NBC show ended so abruptly, as she undoubtedly deserved to advance further.

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Arshiya is set to showcase her gymnastic skills on NBC show (Instagram/@thearshiyasharma)
'AGT' Season 19 contestant Arshiya showcased her gymnastic skills on the NBC show (Instagram/@thearshiyasharma)

Watch 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 on NBC every Tuesday and Wednesday.

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