Who is Emotional Brainwaves? 'AGT' Season 19 judges buzz scientist Massimo after flying drones using his mind

Emotional Brainwaves's mind-controlling act of flying drones flew off 'AGT' Season 19 judges' heads
UPDATED JUN 26, 2024
'AGT' judges buzzed Emotional Brainwaves following 'AGT' Season 19 audition (@nbc)
'AGT' judges buzzed Emotional Brainwaves following 'AGT' Season 19 audition (@nbc)

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: Massimo claimed he was operating a drone with his brain waves, but despite his efforts, none of the judges on 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 were impressed. They unanimously voted no, so he will not be advancing in the competition.

Massimo claims to be a scientist who can interact with objects using his brain waves during his 'AGT' Season 19 audition. He sends a drone soaring around the stage, seemingly controlling it with his hand.

Who is to say it isn't a trick? The audience booed him, and judges Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum both buzzed him. Simon Cowell admitted, "That was a little bit small," comparing his performance to a toy demo.

Emotional Brainwaves fails to impress 'AGT' Season 19 judges (NBC)
Emotional Brainwaves fails to impress 'AGT' Season 19 judges (@nbc)

'AGT' Season 19 fans call Emotional Brainwaves' act 'fake'

Just like the judges, fans couldn't get on board with the act. Many viewers took to social media to criticize the performance. On X, one user wrote, "The mind-controlled drone act needs some more pizazz." Another person chimed in, "UUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH! What is going ON?! That drone act made me want to [DATA EXPUNGED]!"



 



 

One user noted, "Cool invention. Not a talent." One user also asked, "Telepathic act? Who "thought" this was a good idea to put on the stage?"



 



 

Others wondered, "How do you know he’s doing that with his brain ? He has a watch on and probably a phone on him." "That was really bad," added another.



 



 

What is the 'AGT' Season 19 schedule?

Two-hour episodes will run every Tuesday night at 8/7c on NBC. New episodes will be available on Peacock the next morning at 6 am Eastern Time.

Once the season's Live programs begin, the series will screen one-hour Live Results programs on Wednesdays at 8/7c. Please see the schedule for 2024 below:

Auditions: Every Tuesday, May 28 - July 23

Live Shows: Every Tuesday and Wednesday, August 13 - September 18

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'AGT' Season 19 auditions will end on July 23 (@nbc)

How to vote during the Season 19 'AGT' Live Shows?

As of right now, voting details for 2024 are not accessible. In the days preceding the Live Show on August 13, return here for all the details and guidelines you'll require regarding voting.

'AGT' Season 18 judges (Instagram/agt)
Fans will be able to vote for 'AGT' Season 19 Live Show acts (Instagram/agt)

'America's Got Talent' Season 19 airs on NBC every Tuesday at 8 PM ET.

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