'America's Got Talent: The Champions' Season 2: Tyler Butler-Figueroa goes country, fans say he killed it
'America's Got Talent: The Champions' season 2 returned on Monday night, and ten new acts from all around the globe are vying for a spot in the semifinals.
This week's episode of 'America's Got Talent: The Champions' has the most number of winners than the previous episodes that aired over the past few weeks. Michael Grimm, Duo Destiny, Quick Style, Moses Concas, Tyler Butler-Figueroa, Miki Dark, V. Unbeatable, Ben Hart, Alexa Lauenburger and Freckled Sky are the 10 acts that will vie for one of the three spots in the semifinals.
One lucky act will also receive the golden buzzer and advance directly to the finale. This week it is Howie Mandel's turn to choose the act, which he thinks deserves the golden buzzer. Last week we saw Simon Cowell steal Howie's golden buzzer and give it to the dance group, 'Boogie Storm'.
Amongst those 10 acts is Tyler Butler-Figueroa who appeared on Season 14 of 'America's Got Talent'. He made it until the finals, with his impeccable violin skills. Tyler, 12, won Simon's golden buzzer during his appearance on AGT earlier. After surviving cancer and being in remission for around four years, Tyler was back on the stage with some really fancy moves like we've never seen before.
The yee-haw agenda is alive and well when @TButlerFigueroa takes the stage. 🤠 pic.twitter.com/oHqrh0E7bu
— America's Got Talent (@AGT) January 21, 2020
Taking to stage, he performed his version of 'Old Town Road' along with back up dancers. It was an entertaining performance and the judges loved it equally. Howie called his performance "authentic". Heidi Klum calls him "swag" and Simon called Tyler an “extraordinary young man.”
Tyler's performance didn't only impress the judges but fans and viewers back home too. Taking to Twitter fans couldn't contain their excitement as they affirm he killed it tonight.
"(Yo)u killed it tonight Tyler such a great act and super catchy I hope u go threw tonight," a fan wrote. Adding to that another said, "He is an amazing violinist for tyler butler-figueroa, Because he is a true musician on his incredible performance #AGTChampions."
.@TButlerFigueroa playing the violin is music to our ears! 🎻 pic.twitter.com/GfT1FiiysM
— America's Got Talent (@AGT) January 21, 2020
"Tyler def has the violin playing mastered n dancing while playing can't be easy at all so great job. Might be a contender to advance, we'll see how the rest of the acts are," wrote a fan. While another shared, "I liked Tyler last season and I liked him tonight. A really great talent for his age. #AGTChampions@AGT."
"Tyler really did put swag on that violin. #AGTChampions," shared a fan.
'America's Got Talent: The Champions' Season 2 airs every Monday only on NBC. Check your local listings for more information.