'This is not talent': 'AGT: Fantasy League' viewers left unimpressed by Tape Face's comic act

New Zealand mime artist Tape Face failed to impress viewers with his zany variety show act on 'AGT: Fantasy League'
PUBLISHED JAN 2, 2024
Fans were underwhelmed by mime comedian Tape Face's stand-in act on 'AGT: Fantasy League' (@tapefaceboy/Instagram)
Fans were underwhelmed by mime comedian Tape Face's stand-in act on 'AGT: Fantasy League' (@tapefaceboy/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Tape Face is one of the acts that appeared on 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League.'  However, this time, the New Zealand comic failed to impress the viewers with his zany variety show act.

One social media user penned, "This is not talent 😩"

Another user chimed in, "Terrible."

Followed by a user who wrote, "Oh Lord Tape Face creeps me out every time he comes on."

A user went on to say, "Oh, no!!!"

The mime Tape Face first made his appearance on 'America’s Got Talent' (AGT) in 2016 and was a finalist on 'AGT' Season 11.


 
 
 
 
 
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Tape Face brings Simon Cowell on stage on 'AGT: Fantasy League'

During his performance on 'AGT: Fantasy League' the stand-up comic Tape Face from Team Mel B brought Simon Cowell on the stage.

The two of them together on the stage ended up creating hilarious chaos.

At one point, Tape Face blindfolded Cowell and proceeded to play a game of cup-and-ball, earning a round of applause from the audience.

However, Cowell looked shocked as he was unaware of what had occurred on the stage.

Seeing Cowell and Tape Face on the stage of 'AGT: Fantasy League' together might have been one of the best moments of the show. 

Tape Face brings Simon Cowell on stage amid performance on 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' (Instagram/@agt)
Tape Face brings Simon Cowell on stage mid-performance on 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' (@agt/Instagram)

Is Tape Face in the 'AGT: Fantasy League' semi-finals?

Unfortunately, Tape Face did not make it to the semi-finals of the show.

At the end of the episode, Tape Face was eliminated from the show.

The acts who made it to the 'AGT: Fantasy League' semi-finals are as follows: V. Unbeatable, Kristy Sellars, Kodi Lee, Shadow Ace, and Kseniya Simonova.

Comedian Tape Face from 'AGT' Season 11 (Instagram/tapefaceboy)
Comedian Tape Face didn't make it to 'AGT: Fantasy League' semi-finals (@tapefaceboy/Instagram)

Who is Tape Face in real life?

Sam Wills is the official name of Tape Face who was born on August 28, 1978, in Timaru, New Zealand.

Tape Face is a comic, busker, clown, and mime artist. 

Wills is also well-known as The Boy With Tape On His Face.

Wills started his journey as a busker in Christchurch when he won the Press People's Choice Award at the World Buskers Festival in 2008 and used the prize money to create his highly successful show, The Boy with Tape on His Face.

The show was a global sensation, selling out everywhere and earning numerous five-star reviews.

Over the years, Sam has performed in renowned theaters in the UK, such as the Edinburgh Fringe and the Royal Albert Hall.

Whenever Wills brings his non-verbal comedy shows to Christchurch for the World Buskers Festival, they always sell out.

Wills was given his first big break by Jodi Wright, the former director of the World Buskers' event.

Since then, Tape Face has worked hard and made a name for himself in the industry. 

The 'AGT' Season 11 finalist created a unique and captivating show that combines clever humor, mime, and drama with minimal dialogue and acting.

Now, Tape Face is best noted for taping his mouth during performances to create the illusion of silence and seldom gives interviews to maintain this image.

Enragement among AGT viewers about the 'fraud' involving the Tape Face substitute (Instagram/tapefaceboy)
'AGT' finalist Tape Face's real name is Sam Wills (@tapefaceboy/Instagram)

According to NBC, after the success of spin-offs like 'AGT: All-Stars' and 'AGT: Champions', in 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' the judges will be pit against each other to decide who can choose a roster of their favorite acts picking from winners, finalists, viral sensations and fan favorites from 'America’s Got Talent' and 'Got Talent' franchises around the world.

'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' airs on Mondays on NBC at 8 pm ET. You can catch the new episodes the next day on Peacock.

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