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'AGT' Season 19: Watch Simon Cowell compare Rhythm's act to former AGT winner Hurricane

All four 'AGT' Season 19 judges unanimously agreed to advance Roni and Rhythm to the next round of the NBC show

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: Roni Sagi and her dog, Rhythm, showcased their talents during the Week 3 auditions for 'America's Got Talent' on Tuesday, June 11. Despite a One Dog Act winning last season, Simon Cowell wasted no time in proclaiming Rhythm superior to Hurricane, a statement that sparked disagreement among many viewers.

Roni was inspired to help others via dog therapy and began performing with Rhythm. While a dog-human duo had previously won 'AGT', Roni stated that her routine is completely different from Adrian Stoica and Hurricane's.

The judges were left shocked after seeing Rhythm perform the sequence flawlessly. "I love Adrian and Hurricane, but this was a level-up," Simon told Roni. "He's actually better than human dancers," he stated.

'AGT' fans disagree with Simon Cowell

Heidi Klum praised the performance, while Howie Mandel was astounded by the combo. All four judges unanimously agreed to advance Roni and Rhythm to the next round.

However, viewers didn't appear entirely convinced by the act, with one writing on X, "I still don't think dog acts belong on this show... most animal acts, really." Another person chimed in, "Please people, don’t repeat the mistake you made last season…"

Disagreeing with Simon, one asked, "WTF, Hurricane told stories and interacted with all kinds of sets and props, how is this better?!?" Another noted, "This was really good. Not sure it's better than Hurricane, but it is good. Hurricane did everything without being signaled, was higher energy, and was funnier."

One user also questioned, "Isn't Hurricane older? If she is then you can't really compare older and younger since the younger dogs have a big advantage." Another added, "The dog is well trained, but the act that won told stories, this needs work."

Who are Roni Sagi & Rhythm in 'AGT' Season 19?

Roni, a canine trainer from Israel, runs the Keta Sov Canine Dance School, where she partners with Rhythm, her talented border collie.

Roni placed second vice champion at OEC 2022 with another dog and finished in the top ten at OEC 2023 with Rhythm. The Open European Championship (OEC) is a dog dancing competition.

Roni has 334K Instagram followers, and her routine with her dogs Rhythm and Pessah has garnered 23.3 million views and 1.2 million likes.

Where are Adrian Stoica and Hurricane after 'AGT' now?

Adrian, a dog trainer, and his incredibly clever Border Collie Hurricane won Season 18 of 'AGT' after captivating viewers with their extraordinary routines.

Hurricane, the Border Collie from 'AGT', is now a proud big sister! Adrian, Hurricane's owner, informed fans on April 29 that he had welcomed a new, lovely dog.

In a video released to his official Instagram page, he was seen cradling the stunning pooch, who has the softest gray fur and the most piercing blue eyes. In the video, Hurricane runs around eagerly while Adrian cradles the new puppy, and the two appear happy with their new addition to the family.

Adrian welcomed the new puppy around eight months after saying goodbye to Hurricane's elder sister, a dog named Rory.

'America's Got Talent' Season 19 airs on Tuesdays on NBC at 8 pm ET.