'AGT' Season 19: Simon Cowell under fire for dissing Young Min's sand magic performance
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: During the most recent episode of Season 19 of 'America's Got Talent', viewers were treated to a mesmerizing performance by Young Min, a talented illusionist hailing from Korea.
With a lifetime of dedication to the art of magic, Young Min wowed the audience with his unique abilities on stage. One of the standout moments of his act involved him sitting amidst a pile of sand and magically transforming it into various objects, leaving the judges and spectators in awe of his incredible skills.
The judges, including Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Howie Mandel, all praised the magician after his mind-blowing performance. However, Simon Cowell had a different reaction.
"From where I sat, I wasn't mesmerized," Simon said. He elaborated on the fact that he was eagerly anticipating another momentous event to occur once more.
The other judges expressed their admiration for the distinctive performance. Despite Simon's criticism, he granted Young Min a yes vote, in alignment with the decisions of the other three judges.
The viewers of the NBC program expressed their discontent with Simon's critical remarks towards Young Min by taking to social media to voice their opinions.
One social media user wrote, "Simon needs to wake up and get the sand out of his eyes, hee hee!"
Another user chimed in, "As usual, Simon got it wrong all again."
Followed by a third user who penned, "Simon needs to give this a chance, pretty sure Young Min will get better next round when he's older, he's gonna age like fine wine."
A fourth user went on to say, "It was an awesome performance. Simon always has to go against the grains."
'AGT' Season 19 judge Sofia Vergara dubs Young Min's act 'mesmerizing'
When questioned about her thoughts on Young Min's sand performance, Sofia Vergara expressed admiration, stating that she found it "mesmerizing, different and dramatic". She commended him for creating something truly one-of-a-kind.
Heidi Klum was all praises for the performance, stating that she "loved it and found it incredibly calming and beautiful to watch." Howie Mandel also chimed in, agreeing with Heidi and praising the uniqueness of the act.
"Yeah, you know I agree I have never seen anything like this in AGT and this stage is a great home to magic. We've had many winners and I feel that you are in that same Echelon," Howie said.
Who is Young Min on 'AGT' Season 19?
Young Min is a highly acclaimed illusionist who has garnered numerous accolades for his exceptional talent. Although originally from South Korea, he now calls Thailand his home. His passion for magic dates back to his childhood, and he began performing card tricks at the age of 16 before turning his hobby into a professional career.
The NBC show contestant has had a fascination with magic since his youth. He wowed audiences with his incredible illusions and tricks, incorporating a variety of impressive and surprising elements into his performances. His talents were recognized when he was awarded the prestigious Mandrake award for his exceptional magic skills.
Furthermore, Young Min reached a new pinnacle in his professional journey when he emerged victorious as the FISM World Champion at the prestigious Le Plus Grand Cabaret Du Monde in 2015. His success continued as he showcased his talents at the Champion in both 2018 and 2020 editions. Notably, the 2018 FISM championship marked a historic moment as it took place in Busan, South Korea, marking the first time the event was held in this location.
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When will 'AGT' Season 19 Episode 6 air?
The sixth episode of 'AGT' Season 19 is set to air on July 9, 2024, at 8 pm ET on NBC. Viewers can expect a continuation of the audition rounds, where a diverse range of contestants, spanning all age groups, will showcase their unique talents in hopes of snagging the coveted $1 million prize.
This episode promises an abundance of golden buzzer moments, with more acts than ever before receiving this special recognition and advancing directly to the live shows, where they will vie for the audience's votes to secure their spot in the competition.
Stream 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 every Tuesday on NBC at 8 pm ET.