‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 17: Simon's Goldenbuzzer returns alongside JoJo Siwa’s girl group for Qualifiers 3
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: The live rounds of 'America's Got Talent' continue on Tuesday, August 23, with week 3 of the Qualifier round. JoJo Siwa's girl group XOMG POP will soon return to the big stage after auditioning three months ago on the May 31 season debut of 'AGT.'
Season 17, episode 15 of 'America's Got Talent' will be the third round of qualifiers for this year's competition. It premieres on NBC on Tuesday, August 23 at 8 pm., with a follow-up episode on Wednesday, August 17 at 8 pm. The audition stage of the show is now complete, and the competition has been handed over to the viewing audience to decide on. Who will feature on NBC's reality program this week? Continue reading for your 'AGT' Qualifiers 3 preview.
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Amanda Mammana
Amanda Mammana is a Season 17 'America's Got Talent' singer and guitarist. Amanda is a Liberty University student from Trumbull, Connecticut. She suffers from a speech impediment. In Episode 7, Amanda Mammana auditioned by playing the guitar and performing an original song about her tough childhood. She advanced to the next round when all four judges voted "Yes."
Celia Muñoz
Celia Muoz is a ventriloquist from 'America's Got Talent' Season 17. Celia, a trained opera singer, began ventriloquism over two years ago, naming Darci Lynne and Terry Fator as her influences. She won the sixth season of 'Spain's Got Talent' in 2021, receiving the Golden Buzzer. Celia Muoz's audition in Episode 1 consisted of her doing a ventriloquism performance in which she tosses her voice to a radio and a phone while applying cosmetics, flossing her teeth, and sipping water. Celia advanced to the next round when all four judges voted "Yes."
The Cline Twins
The Cline Twins are a hockey tricks pair from 'America's Got Talent' Season 17. Carson and Connor are identical twin siblings from Ontario, Canada. They have nearly 600,000 TikTok followers. In Episode 4, the Cline Twins auditioned by performing various stunts with hockey sticks and pucks. They advanced to the next round when all four judges voted "Yes."
Funkanometry
Funkanometry is a dancing duo from America's Got Talent Season 17. Jacksun Fryer and Carlow Rush are Canadians from Vancouver Island. They were eliminated in the Cut round during the third season of 'World of Dance.' In Episode 2, Funkanometry auditioned by executing a popping and locking dance routine to Earth, Wind & Fire's 'September' and Rick James' 'Super Freak.' They advanced to the next round when all four judges voted "Yes."
Hayden Kristal
A comedian from 'America's Got Talent' Season 17, Hayden Kristal. Hayden, who is hard of hearing and gay, gave up a job in zookeeping to pursue a career in comedy. They were a finalist of 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee's Comedy Writing Mentorship and a semifinalist on NBC's 'Stand Up.' In Episode 3, Hayden Kristal tried out by doing a stand-up comedy act. The judges unanimously voted "Yes," advancing them to the next phase.
JoJo and Bri
JoJo and Bri are a singing pair from 'America's Got Talent' Season 17. Joseph, called "JoJo," previously appeared on 'AGT' as a member of the group Resound, who advanced to the quarterfinals in Season 15. He collaborated with his niece Bri'Anna, called "Bri," who became famous after performing a Jackson 5 cover video and appearing on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.' Bri'Anna is also a part of Acapop!, a Season 17 act she joined in 2020. In episode 2, JoJo and Bri auditioned by singing 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough.' They advanced to the next round when all four judges voted "Yes."
MPLUSPLUS
MPLUSPLUS is a dancing group from 'America's Got Talent' Season 17. MPLUSPLUS is a Tokyo-based dance team that mixes light and other technology into their performance. In Episode 5, MPLUSPLUS auditioned by doing a dance performance in which the dancers appeared to wield ribbons of light. They advanced to the next round when all four judges voted "Yes."
Mia Morris
Mia Morris is a Season 17 contestant on 'America's Got Talent.' Mia is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist. Mia Morris' audition in Episode 5 consisted of her performing her original song 'Gone My Way' while utilizing a looper to mix in other elements such as bass, guitar, and drums. She advanced to the next round when all four judges voted "Yes."
Nicolas RIBS
Nicolas RIBS is a magician from America's Got Talent Season 17. Nicolas is a Frenchman. He took part in the 14th season of France's incredible talent. In Episode 5, Nicolas RIBS auditioned by doing close-up magic on a light table, transforming things such as playing cards into 3-D objects. He advanced to the next round when all four judges voted "Yes."
Sara James
Sara James is a Season 17 contestant on 'America's Got Talent.' Sara is from a little Polish town. In 2021, she won the fourth season of 'The Voice Kids Poland.' The following year, she competed in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Paris, France, with the song 'Somebody,' coming in second place. Sara James' audition in episode 3 consisted of her performing 'Lovely,' by Billie Eilish. Simon Cowell, impressed with Sara's performance, hit the Golden Buzzer, sending her through to the Semifinals.
XOMG Pop
XOMG POP! is a female group from America's Got Talent Season 17. JoJo Siwa and her mother, Jess Siwa, founded the girl group XOMG POP! in 2021. To form their fantasy girl group, the Siwas looked online and auditioned hundreds of females from throughout the country. Jess and JoJo picked seven girls who were each distinctive, varied, talented, and nice to be the official members of their new pop group. Tinie T, Leigha, Kinley, Kiya, Dallas, Brooklynn, and Bella are the official members of XOMG POP! XOMG Pop! is ready to leave its mark and dazzle all over the 'AGT' stage after entertaining sold-out venues as guest artists on JoJo's D.R.E.A.M. the Tour. In episode 1, XOMG POP! auditioned by singing their original song, 'Candy Hearts.' The group advanced to the next round when all four judges voted "Yes."
Tune in to NBC on Tuesday, August 23 to find out which acts will advance further in the competition.