'AGT' Season 19: Watch as Simon Cowell struggles with 8-year-old Boss Baby Brody's Queen performance

Boss Baby Brody, an 8-year-old dancer, slays an early release audition for 'AGT'
8-year-old Boss Baby Brody puzzles Simon Cowell with his 'AGT' Season 19 audition (YouTube/@agt)
8-year-old Boss Baby Brody puzzles Simon Cowell with his 'AGT' Season 19 audition (YouTube/@agt)

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: An 8-year-old dancer who dazzled the judges with his dynamic skills was included in an early-release audition from this July 2 episode of Season 19 of 'America's Got Talent'. Simon Cowell was genuinely taken aback by the panel's reaction to Boss Baby Brody.

Boss Baby Brody danced to Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now' during his audition, which made sense given his nonstop dancing routine. Brody performed some amazing acrobatics during the show, including a backflip over the stage.



 

His stage appearance matched his dancing prowess, as his lively facial gestures conveyed an energetic attitude. In many instances, he appeared taken aback by his own abilities.

Not a surprise, Brody received a standing ovation from the whole panel.

Simon said he was "trying to catch up" with Brody's dancing movements during his audition, likening it to fast-forwarding through a film. Given that Freddie Mercury, the main vocalist of Queen, was "one of the best showmen on the planet," he applauded Brody's selection of music.

Simon said to Brody, "You've got that amazing showmanship and confidence."

Simon Cowell in awe of 8-year-old Boss Baby Brody in 'AGT' Season 19 (YouTube/AGT)
Simon Cowell in awe of 8-year-old Boss Baby Brody in 'AGT' Season 19 (YouTube/@agt)

Boss Baby Brody held his nerves during 'AGT' Season 19 audition

Judge Heidi Klum praised Brody for using "that whole big stage" and said that the audition was "absolutely incredible." Sofía Vergara appreciated Brody's routine, praising his combination of humor and acrobatics, and termed the performance "spectacular."

Howie Mandel concurred with Simon, praising Brody's stage presence and his reactions. When he inquired whether Brody was anxious, he said flatly, "No."

Boss Baby Brody in 'AGT' Season 19 audition (YouTube/AGT)
Boss Baby Brody in 'AGT' Season 19 audition (YouTube/@agt)

Boss Baby Brody advances on 'AGT' Season 19

Upon learning that all four judges had voted "yes" to let him forward, it turns out he had nothing to worry about.

Boss Baby Brody in 'AGT' Season 19 audition (YouTube/AGT)
Boss Baby Brody in 'AGT' Season 19 audition (YouTube/@agt)

Who is 'AGT' Season 19 contestant Boss Baby Brody?

The adage "the world is his stage" is accurate. His family had known from a young age that Boss Baby Brody was not your ordinary little boy—dancing and music were ingrained in his being.

He was a force to be reckoned with, plain and simple, and his family instinctively understood they had to support his performance goal. For Brody, the world ends, and he begins the moment he hears music.

The "Baby Fosse" phenomenon on the internet is only getting started. Following his prior worldwide success, Boss Baby Brody's family made the decision to share everything he likes, from his must-have songs to his favorite dance shoes!

Boss Baby Brody and his mother want to defy gender norms (Instagram/ @brodyhudsonschaffer)
Boss Baby Brody and his mother want to defy gender norms (Instagram/ @brodyhudsonschaffer)

See numerous more auditions, including Brody's, when 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 returns to NBC on Tuesday night at 8/7c

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