'America's Got Talent: The Champions' Season 2 Finale: Tyler Butler-Figueroa comes third and fans are upset
Did Tyler Butler-Figueroa deserve to win 'America's Got Talent: The Champions' Season 2? Well, a few fans sure think so.
'America's Got Talent: The Champions' Season 2 announced its title winner and the best in the world on February 17 night, and sadly it wasn't Tyler Butler-Figueroa. The high-flying dance troupe from Mumbai, India, took home the championship trophy after they emerged victorious in the "Olympics of talent".
The series kicked off its grand finale with a performance by KISS, followed by other guest performers that included Travis Barker, Lindsey Stirling, Kodi Lee, Shin Lim, Colin Cloud, Kseniya Simonova and Modern Circus Mega Mix. The guest performers, took to the stage with the 10 finalists for one last time, before the winner was crowned.
The 3rd runner up of #AGTChampions is... pic.twitter.com/v7ZHQIy4rO
— America's Got Talent (@AGT) February 18, 2020
Judges Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel also returned to their seats along with host Terry Crews.
It was a nail-biting ending because every act that made it to the finale was unique in their own way. Though everyone is a winner in their own way, sadly only one could take home the title as the best in the world, and fans are upset that it wasn't Tyler.
In what was a really tough competition, Tyler came in third place, beating Marcelito Pomoy, Angelina Jordon, Boogie Storm, Hans, Alexa Lauenburger, Sandou Trio Russian Bar and Silhouettes.
Tyler first appeared on 'America's Got Talent: Season 14' where he won Simon's golden buzzer after his audition.
The young violinist is a cancer survivor and has been under remission for over four years. Though Tyler made it till the finale of Season 14, he didn't win. Back again for 'AGT: The Champions' Season 2, fans were rooting for this young contestant's win.
He made it till the finale with the votes from superfans, and when it came to the final reveal, Tyler ranked third. This left a few fans upset as the affirm that Tyler deserved to win the title.
Taking to Twitter a fan wrote, "Tyler Butler-Figueroa is the real champion #AGTFinals #AGTChampions@TButlerFigueroa is so talented! #AmericasGotTalent #AGT," a fan wrote.
Let the soothing sounds and art of @TButlerFigueroa, @angelinajordana and @SimonovaTV take you away on a magical journey. ✨ pic.twitter.com/dtzKxlBDII
— America's Got Talent (@AGT) February 18, 2020
"#AGTChampions Tyler placing third, instead of his rightful first, tells you all you need to know about why people don't gaf about this show You'll be fine, Tyler, this show is trash anyway," a fan wrote. Adding to that another said, "Tyler should have won that! #AGTChampions."
"I’m sorry, Tyler Butler-Figueroa. I think you deserve to still be in the show. You’re very talented. #AGTChampions," a fan wrote. While another said, "What the actual f*ck ! Tyler should have won! #AGTChampions."
"#AGTchampions c’mon man tyler deserved better," a fan shared. Adding to that another wrote, "Tyler was amazing.. He should have won!! #AGTFinals."
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