'AGT' Season 19: Watch Bao Cuong pull off 'human torture' as fan reaction speaks volumes
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: Bao Cuong is from Vietnam and traveled all the way to America to compete in 'America's Got Talent' Season 19. Even though he managed to wow (or terrify) all of the judges into granting him four yeses, people at home do not believe this is appropriate for a talent competition like 'AGT'.
Bao works as a driver and is a loving spouse. He pushes the boundaries with his reckless conduct.
This was INCREDIBLE but I **almost** couldn’t watch!! ✂️🤯 #AGT pic.twitter.com/ZrhE0fmJuV
— Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) June 5, 2024
While 'Raindrops Falling on My Head' played in the background, Bao inserted full knives into his nostril. He then fastened chains around his neck and eyeballs while inserting a massive pair of scissors down his throat.
Unimpressed fans took to X to write, "Human torture is not talent." Oner user gasped, "What did I just see."
One user wrote, "This man travelled across oceans to share deep psychological trauma. Somebody owes these people restitution." A fourth user believes, "Don’t worry guys, he won’t make it to the lives, and if by some chance he does, he’ll be voted out."
This man travelled across oceans to share deep psychological trauma.
— Man broke it! Man can fix it! (@britishwestindi) June 5, 2024
Somebody owes these people restitution 😳 #AGT pic.twitter.com/tQzd8S35zz
Don’t worry guys, he won’t make it to the lives, and if by some chance he does, he’ll be voted out. #AGT
— Groot (@Grootiez) June 5, 2024
One person wrote, "Yes this made me change the channel Heidi, I didn't look, disgusting ok." Another added, "Not for everyone. I hate it."
Yes this made me change the channel Heidi, I didn't look, disgusting ok.
— vlh (@valhan56) June 5, 2024
Simon Cowell called Bao Cuong one of his 'favorite acts' of the night
Simon Cowell sprang to his feet immediately following Bao's performance. He yelled, Sofia Vergara, "get up!" "One of my favorite acts tonight," Simon told Bao.
"I hope that your mother never sees you doing this!" Sofia remarked as she cringed.
"It was incredible!" Howie Mandel added. Bao then, uncomfortably, mistakes Howie for Simon.
Despite his mistake, Bao performed a fantastic act and won four yeses from the judges.
Who is Bao Cuong in 'AGT' Season 19?
Bao is from Vietnam and was a semifinalist in 'Asia's Got Talent Season 1 in 2015 with a dangerous act that involved inserting various items quite deep up his nose. Despite the filthy nature of his act, he garnered several buzzes, including two in the semifinals.
Is 'America's Got Talent: Extreme' canceled?
On May 16, 2022, NBC canceled the series indefinitely.
'America's Got Talent' Season 19 airs on Tuesdays on NBC at 8 pm ET.
