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'AGT’ Season 19 star Roni Sagi shines bright on stage despite dealing with tragedy

Roni Sagi is known in Israel for her unique sport and interest in training dogs for dancing
UPDATED AUG 14, 2024
Roni Sagi and Rhythm are dancer duo from Israel (Instagram/@ronisagi)
Roni Sagi and Rhythm are dancer duo from Israel (Instagram/@ronisagi)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Roni Sagi, a talented dog trainer and performer on 'America's Got Talent' Season 19, faced a devastating family tragedy that deeply impacted her journey on the show. Her father, who has always been a significant figure in her life, suffered a serious bike accident shortly after her audition. The accident resulted in him losing his memory, which was a heartbreaking and challenging situation for Roni and her family.

Despite the emotional turmoil, Roni found the strength to continue performing on the 'AGT' stage. Her dedication to her craft was evident in her latest performance, where she and her dancing dog, Rhythm, captivated the audience and judges despite the difficult time, which only fueled her to perform better.

'AGT’ Season 19 judge Simon Cowell thinks Rhythm dances better than humans

In Season 19 of 'America's Got Talent', Simon Cowell, known for his sharp critiques, was particularly impressed by a unique act featuring Roni Sagi and her dancing dog, Rhythm. During their performance, Simon made a striking comment that showcased just how amazed he was: he said that Rhythm, the Border Collie, dances better than many human dancers who have graced the 'AGT' stage.

"I love Adrian and Hurricane, but this was a step up,” said Cowell. “This is better, it’s energetic, it was like ballet,” added Howie Mandel, another judge, adding “I love your dog.”

'AGT' Season 19 judge Simon Cowell
'AGT' Season 19 judge Simon Cowell (@nbc)

'AGT’ Season 19 star Ragi Soni reveals secret bond with Rhythm

Roni Sagi, along with her incredible dog Rhythm, captured the hearts of both the judges and the audience. But what makes their act even more special is the deep, secret bond they share, which goes beyond just training and performing.

Roni has spent years building a strong connection with Rhythm, a bond that she believes is the key to their success on stage. She revealed that their relationship is based on mutual trust and understanding, something that can only be achieved through dedication and love. “This sport, like all canine sports, is first and foremost about strengthening the connection between the dog and his owners," Roni said to Israel times. "Every dog can dance, that’s one of the great things about this sport because there aren’t any obligatory criteria; I don’t need a dog that can jump two meters, or can work from three meters away from me, but rather I build a choreography that’s fitting for the dog and for me,” she added.

Roni and Rhythm on stage (@nbc)
Roni and Rhythm on stage (@nbc)

How to vote for Roni Sagi and Rhythm on 'AGT' Season 19?

There are two ways to vote for 'AGT'. The first is at NBC.com/AGTVote. All you have to do is register and click on 'sign in', then select the artists you want to vote for, allocate the number of votes you want to cast to each artist, and then click save. You can vote up to ten times per mode of voting, thus you could vote ten times for one artist or split those ten votes across artists. You can also vote by installing the 'AGT' app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play. Once you've downloaded the app, you must set up an account and log in.
 
After that, click on 'Vote Now.' Similarly, you'll select the artist you want to vote for, allocate the number of votes you want to cast, and then click the save button. You can vote for your favorites beginning every Tuesday at 8 pm ET during the live programs, and the voting window closes on Wednesdays at 7 am.

Simon Cowell slammed for calling Roni Sagi & Rhythm act better than former 'AGT' winner Hurricane (NBC/Instagram/adrianstoica.dogcoach)
Simon Cowell slammed for calling Roni Sagi & Rhythm act better than former 'AGT' winner Hurricane (NBC/Instagram/@adrianstoica.dogcoach)
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