Sofia Vergara divides 'AGT' fans with decision on Hakuna Matata Acrobats
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 live performances have begun, and Sofia Vergara is off to a strong start! During the August 13 episode of the NBC blockbuster series, Sofía struck her Live Show Golden Buzzer for the first time, contributing to series history.
Hakuna Matata Acrobats were the lucky contenders that received the special award for their outstanding show, which saw the group doing a series of acrobatic acrobatics while carefully balancing on each other's bodies and moving platforms. "This was perfection!" Sofía proclaimed this after hitting the Golden Buzzer. She continued: "Everything, all of it!"
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At last, Sofía spoke and extolled the virtues of the group's skills. In agreement with the other judges, she informed Hakuna Matata Acrobatics that "you guys deserve to be here." She added, "You don't need any help from anyone," and then she waved the first in the series of Live Show Golden Buzzers.
The gang was overjoyed and expressed their thanks for the chance by hugging each other and cheering with the crowd.
On stage, they had a few issues. However, they created rollable boards that are less slippery and bendy.
This group creates impossible platforms out of boards and rollers and somehow manages to balance them. The act also involves gymnastic feats. At one point, the four roll about on a double roller layer, with one of them balancing head to head in a third human tier. The quartet is the most ambitious rolla bolla outfit to ever take the 'AGT' stage. This time, they pull off all of their stunts!
Hakuna Matata Acrobats reflects on tough practice before 'AGT' Season 19 Live Show
Prior to the thrilling moment, the Tanzanian group discussed how the competition would impact not only their life but also the lives of their families. They also discussed their arduous practice process, including "a lot of falling" before nailing their performance.
Then they hit the stage, delivering a fantastic performance that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
'AGT' Season 19 judges applauded Hakuna Matata Acrobats's death-defying act
When they were done, Simon Cowell clapped and referred to them as "one of the most difficult, dangerous acts we've seen on a live show."
"It felt to me like you've arrived," he stated. "I have so much respect for all of you for what you've done... I have a feeling this is gonna be a great, great night for you."
"I don't think people realize how amazing that is... You went above and beyond!" said Howie Mandel, who agreed.
In addition, Heidi Klum said that they "had my attention from the beginning to the very end." "It's death-defying, what you do. On top of what you're doing, you're doing it on roller-boards, you guys are incredible!" she continued.
Hakuna Matata Acrobats got inspired by Ramadhani Brothers to compete in 'AGT' Season 19
Hakuna Matata Acrobats hail from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Ramadhani Brothers motivated the duo to participate in the show.
The group had been training six days a week for the whole year in preparation for their performance, which would be their first time performing in front of a live studio audience. They had never been to America before their performance.
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