Why did Howie Mandel not steal Kristy Sellars' 'amazing' act? Viewers hope 'AGT: Fantasy League' contestant to grab spot in finale
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' Season 1 semi-finalist Kristy Sellars recently wowed the judges, Mel B, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum with her stellar performance.
She took the stage and danced to a cover of 'Believer' by Imagine Dragons. Kristy received a standing ovation from the audience as well as the judges.
Kristy's mentor Howie didn't push the buzzer to send her to the finale as he was assured that she would definitely receive enough audience votes to get through.
Meanwhile, Heidi wished Kristy was on her team. She added, "It was absolute perfection." Mel agreed with Heidi and claimed, "Everything was perfect." She added, "The precision, the time and energy, everything is perfect." Simon complimented, "Any part of that is perfection."
Meanwhile, fans were also highly impressed with Kristy's performance. A social media user tweeted, "Kristy Sellers always has great precision, should be a solid bet for the finals but we'll see what happens."
Another person added, "Singers are great and wildly talented, but for me, #AGT is all about the variety of acts. Kristy Sellars, the Ramadhani brothers, the magicians, etc."
A fan noted, "Kristy Sellers was really good too actually so Idk."
Another viewer said, "Now that’s a way to kick off the show. An amazing performance from Kristy Sellars!" An internet user penned, "Kristy Sellars has grown leaps and bounds as a storyteller since AGT Season 17! That was a very strong start to the evening."
#AGT Kristy Sellers always has great precision, should be a solid bet for the finals but we'll see what happens.
— AGTDistrict (@AgtDistrict) January 30, 2024
Singers are great and wildly talented, but for me #AGT is all about the variety acts. Kristy Sellars, the Ramadhani brothers, the magicians, etc.
— Excessively Ruminating (@RozoRuminations) January 30, 2024
Kristy Sellers was really good too actually so Idk. #AGT https://t.co/MXAUWvtKoi
— AGTDistrict (@AgtDistrict) January 30, 2024
Now that’s a way to kick off the show. An amazing performance from Kristy Sellars! #AGT
— Stephen Anderson (@ByStephenA) January 30, 2024
Kristy Sellars has grown leaps and bounds as a storyteller since AGT Season 17! That was a very strong start to the evening! #AGT
— Jacob Elyachar (@JacobElyachar) January 30, 2024
Kristy Sellars took inspiration from her son's autism for a semi-final performance
'AGT: Fantasy League' contestant Kristy Sellars' semi-final performance was inspired by her son, who has autism. The contestant flaunted her unique talent by combining acrobatics, dancing, storytelling, and visual effects.
She incorporated a pole into her choreography and put everything together to depict a unique storyline that she told through extravagant visual effects and movement.
Kristy's son loves climbing the poles and she got emotional during her performance. She used an umbrella and two rows of a boat to flip the background. At the end of her performance, she saved the world from a purple goblin.
Howie Mandel praises Kristy Sellars' 'winning' performance
During the 'AGT: Fantasy League' premiere, Kristy Sellars stunned the judges, especially, Howie Mandel with her adventurous treasure hunt act. She impressively used her poll dance skills to depict the treasure hunt.
She received a standing ovation for her act with Howie calling her act, a "winning performance."
He further complimented, "Wish you the best of luck I wish it was up to us because I would say that was a winning performance but it's up to the audience."
Simon also praised Kristy, "I've got to tell you something Kristy, I think one of the most boring acts we ever have are pole dancing."
'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' Season 1 Semi-finals airs every Monday at 10 pm ET on ABC.