'AGT' Season 19: Watch Sofia Vergara mock Scufflemoss Treemen during auditions

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Scufflemoss Treemen is known for his unique disguise as a forest troll
UPDATED JUN 12, 2024
'AGT' judge Sofia Vergara makes fun of contestant Scufflemoss Treemen's spooky costume during audition (YouTube/@AGT, Instagram/@scufflemoss)
'AGT' judge Sofia Vergara makes fun of contestant Scufflemoss Treemen's spooky costume during audition (YouTube/@AGT, Instagram/@scufflemoss)

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: During the third episode of 'America's Got Talent' Season 19, the judges were introduced to a new contestant named Scufflemoss Treemen, who was wearing a costume. 

Scufflemoss Treeman, clad in a frightening ensemble, stepped onto the stage to perform a dance routine to the tune of 'Jingle Bells'.

After his performance, Sofia Vergara expressed her disappointment, exclaiming, "Aye it's not Halloween!" In a light-hearted moment, Heidi Klum compared Scufflemoss to Howie, eliciting a chuckle from the audience.

Unfortunately, Scufflemoss did not receive a positive response from the judges and failed to impress them with his performance. Unfortunately, despite his unique performance, Scufflemoss did not get judges' approval and his journey on the NBC show ended there.

 Scufflemoss Treemen disguise himself as a forest troll (Instagram/@scufflemoss)
'AGT' Season 19 contestant Scufflemoss Treemen performs on 'Jingle Bells' during audition (Instagram/@scufflemoss)

Who is Scufflemoss Treemen on 'AGT' Season 19?

Scufflemoss Treemen, a contestant on 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 is actually Brent Duranresides, a man from Murfreesboro, Tennessee who is known for his unique disguise as a forest troll. In addition to his solo performances on the show, he is also a member of the musical band 'Wüden Boi' and works at the Emerald Heart Café & Dispensary.

Scufflemoss has devoted his social media presence to showcasing his forest troll persona, and as per his LinkedIn profile, he holds the titles of Founder, Editor, and Director at Fox Fortress Productions.

His educational background includes studying Art at Packinghouse Christian Academy and earning an Associate of Arts degree from Riverside City College. Following his academic pursuits, he embarked on a career in retail, starting as a Sales Associate at Cost Plus World Market and eventually working his way up to a supervisor position.

In May 2017, Scufflemoss took the leap to launch his own production company, Fox Fortress Productions. Scufflemoss wears many hats, serving as a writer, director, editor, and actor. Through various mediums such as drama, news reports, music, bedtime stories, and other artistic endeavors, he captivates audiences with his storytelling abilities.

Brent Duranresides is under the mask of  Scufflemoss Treemen (LinkedIn/@brent-duran)
Brent Duranresides is under the mask of Scufflemoss Treemen (LinkedIn/@brent-duran)

'AGT' Season 19 contestant Scufflemoss Treemen teases his new album 'Freunds'

Scufflemoss Treemen, a contestant on Season 19 of 'America's Got Talent', has been diligently working on his highly anticipated new album titled 'Freunds' for the past several months. Just recently, he released the first two covers from the album, giving fans a taste of what's to come. During the album cover reveal, Scufflemoss also shared some exciting details about the upcoming songs, leaving listeners eager for more.

The musician started by writing, "Today we unveil something cool! This is the full cover art for my upcoming album “Freunds” all drawn by the ever talented @beefus_von_griefus, it features myself and him (Beefus Von Griefus aka Burgermiester) in an epic battle with the Balrog!"

He added, "This art was in the works for several months and sets the tone for my next @wuden_boi release, adventure; its dark, but still light hearted, it’s dancey but still rööted in rock/punk, and it’ll be a full length album again! Plus there are bonus tracks featuring @the_rhinovirus and @rickpatoray, with a set of songs made by Beef N Bun as well."

"There hasn’t been a date set for release as of yet, but you can expect it to be due sometime this year; I can’t say when but I can say midsummer or around Halloween," he concluded.

Scufflemoss Treemen drops his new album 'Freunds' (Instagram/@scufflemoss)
Scufflemoss Treemen drops his new album 'Freunds' (Instagram/@scufflemoss)

Did any act win Golden Buzzer during 'AGT' Season 19 Episode 3?

During 'AGT' Season 19 Episode 3, Legion, an Argentinian dance group, received Sofia Vergara's Golden Buzzer, granting them a direct ticket to the live shows. The audience was mesmerized by the intense heat emanating from Legion's performance, as they showcased their electrifying malambo dance routine on the 'AGT' stage.

Malambo, a traditional Argentine folk dance linked to gauchos, was brought to life by Legion in a powerful and captivating way. Adorned in striking all-black attire embellished with leather accents and matching hats, Legion demanded the audience's full attention as they made their grand entrance.

With each step they took, flames ignited on their shoes, adding an extra element of excitement to their already impressive performance. Their routine was a display of unparalleled precision and intensity, driven by the rhythmic sounds of whips, drums, and the mesmerizing presence of fire.

'AGT' Season 19 dance group Legion earns Sofia Vergara's Golden Buzzer during auditions (YouTube/AGT)
'AGT' Season 19 dance group Legion earns Sofia Vergara's Golden Buzzer during auditions (YouTube/@AGT)

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

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