'AGT' Season 19: Watch Illya and Anastasiia Strakhov's 'too random' death defying act
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: In the latest episode of 'America's Got Talent' Season 19, fans were treated to a jaw-dropping performance by Las Vegas street performers Illya and Anastasiia. The duo showcased their daring skills with a series of death-defying stunts, including Illya balancing on a range of precarious objects. The audience was left on the edge of their seats as they watched the pair push the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of street performance.
Following their performance, viewers of the widely-watched NBC show voiced their disappointment with Illya and Anastasiia's head-balancing routine, citing a lack of innovation and uniqueness. This sentiment was further echoed across various social media platforms, with many expressing their dissatisfaction with the act.
One social media user wrote, "Nothing new we had seen this from the 2 black brothers who then won AGT."
Another user added, "Not as stunning as Sethward would be."
Followed by a user who penned, "No need for the old couple to be micked up, just too random."
A user commented, "Absolute madlad."
'AGT' Season 19 judge Simon Cowell calls Illya and Anastasiia Strakhov's act 'a 10'
The 'AGT' judges judges were effusive in their praise for Illya and Anastasiia Strakhov's act. After their head-balancing act, Simon Cowell exclaimed, "This is what I call a 10."
Shortly after, Sofia Vergara also chimed in, saying, "That was the most fun thing I seen tonight," meanwhile Klum Heidi described the experience as both "exciting" and "nerve-wracking."
Howie Mandel came up with the term "entertaining" to describe the performance.
All of the judges unanimously voted in favor of the act, granting Illya and Anastasiia Strakhova the opportunity to advance to the next round of the competition.
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Who are Illya and Anastasiia Strakhov on 'AGT' Season 19?
Illya and Anastasia Strakhov, a married couple hailing from Ukraine, have been showcasing their acrobatic talents together since 2015. Prior to joining forces, Ilya had already made a mark in the entertainment industry by participating in the first season of 'Minuta Slavy' back in 2011.
Their most recent endeavor was in 2019 when they graced the stage of Season 13 of 'Das Supertalent'. Their act combines elements of handstands and pole acrobatics, executed with finesse and precision.
With a background rooted in the circus world, Illya's upbringing was shaped by circus performers and tiger trainers, which led him to start training at a young age. Following six years of dedicated practice, the duo made their joint debut at a mere nine years old, captivating audiences in a circus setting.
At the young age of thirteen, they achieved victory in an international competition hosted in North Korea. This win marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that has seen them explore and showcase their talents in more than 30 different countries around the world.
Their act is a perfect fusion of balance and acrobatics, delivered with a touch of humor, intricate and daring stunts, and exceptional stage presence that never fails to mesmerize and captivate spectators.
'America's Got Talent' Season 19 airs every Tuesday at 8 pm ET on NBC