'AGT' Season 19: Watch Simon Cowell argue with fellow judges over Praveen Prajapat's balancing performance
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: Praveen Prajapat, an Indian performer with dreams of winning 'America's Got Talent', wowed the judges and audience with his incredible balancing act. Starting off by stacking glass cups on his head and placing a heavy bowl on top, Praveen amazed everyone by maintaining his balance while dancing.
Praveen then pushed the boundaries further by adding more glasses to the stack and stepping on singular glasses, using his feet to crunch them as he walked. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as Sofia Vergara couldn't contain her excitement, jumping up and screaming in awe at Praveen's impressive display of skill and talent. It was a moment that left everyone in the room speechless and eager to see what Praveen would do next.
Heidi Klum expressed her gratitude towards Praveen for showcasing his Indian culture on the 'AGT' stage, and she also complimented him on his looks, calling him "so handsome."
Sofia chimed in, expressing her love for his act, but Simon Cowell raised a concern about his ability to keep improving week after week. Simon admitted that the performance "didn't excite him," causing Sofia to disagree with him vehemently.
Despite Simon's skepticism, Sofia, Heidi, and Howie enthusiastically gave Praveen a yes, showing their support for his talent. However, Simon ultimately gave him a no, making it a mixed response from the judges.
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'AGT' Season 19: Praveen Prajapat promises judge Simon Cowell to increase wow factor in his act
Simon acknowledged that the performance was pretty amazing, but expressed uncertainty about what steps could be taken to further enhance it. Despite Praveen's assurances of increasing the wow factor, Simon remained hesitant and ultimately voted against advancing him to the next round.
On the contrary, the other three judges were impressed and unanimously voted in favor of Praveen progressing further in the competition. Praveen has the ability to effortlessly balance a multitude of objects on his head, yet even this impressive feat failed to impress Cowell.
"I like you very, very much. However, I'm gonna be honest, that didn't excite me enough, so I’m gonna say no," Simon said.
"What are you talking about?" Heidi shared.
Regardless of the dissenting opinion, the model's decision to give him a resounding "yes" was affirmed by the other two judges.
'AGT' fans dub Praveen Prajapat's act 'awesome'
Fans of 'AGT' have given the head balancing act performed by Praveen Prajapat a resounding stamp of approval, labeling it as nothing short of extraordinary.
An X user said, "He's awesome! #AGT"
Another user shared, "That was an awesome performance by praveen prajapat, He is amazing this week, And it was an incredible performance during the auditions."
That was an awesome performance by praveen prajapat, He is amazing this week, And it was an incredible performance during the auditions #AGT.
— Nicholas_Sye (@NicholasSye1) July 10, 2024
A user penned, "I couldn't do 1 glass. Let alone what this guy did."
Followed by a user who penned, "He's a cutie."
Who is Praveen Prajapat on 'AGT' Season 19?
Praveen Prajapat, a skilled head balancer hailing from India, comes from a family of talented folk artists with a strong cultural heritage. Born in Rajasthan, he was taught the intricate art of Matka Bhawai, Rim Bhawai, and Chakka Bhawai dances by his father, Banay Singh Prajapat, and Cholelal - both esteemed figures in the international folk art scene.
Despite his youth, Praveen has already established himself as a notable figure in traditional dance. Upon completing his education up to the tenth standard in Alwar, Praveen now devotes his time to performing alongside his father's esteemed folk ensemble.
He has been acknowledged for his talent and received accolades at numerous prestigious events, such as the Jashne Bachpan-International Children Theatre Festival at the renowned National School of Drama in New Delhi.
Praveen has been showered with praise and recognition in Rajasthan, and his talents were also celebrated at the prestigious Rangotsav Festival in Mathura.
Season 19 of 'America's Got Talent' premieres new episodes every Tuesday at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on NBC. The season is available for streaming on Peacock, where episodes can be viewed the following day
