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Simon Cowell, Tyra Banks and Mel B talk about the pressure and thrill of last week's live show "America's Got Talent" and Cowell ranks among the top performers.
Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY & # 39; HUI

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The top 10 acts of "America's Got Talent" put everything in play during its last performances before the $ 1 million winner and a chance to win the title in a Las Vegas casino are crowned on Wednesday (NBC, 8 EDT / PDT).

Before the show begins, Judge Simon Cowell predicted that Tuesday's performance would make all the difference in the sprint to the finish line: "Of all the finals, it's the most open. -change moments. " He was right.

Electric violonist Brian King Joseph set the high bar for the entire show with an interpretation of Kanye West's "Heartless". Dressed in white, Joseph struggled against his painful nervous state to give a fascinating final performance featuring pyrotechnics and flashing lights.

His act put all the judges at their feet. Howie Mandel said, "I can not believe we opened the show with what I would consider closer." Cowell added, "This is all this show should be, I think you have a real shot here."

Opera singer Daniel Emmet He interpreted Ed Sheeran's "Perfect Symphony" in Italian after being pioneered towards the finale. Judge Melanie Brown stated that this performance brought her "original sound" back.

Cowell called his performance "powerful" and "way better than last week, aside from the jacket," Emmet's brilliant black blazer said.

Actor Vicki Barbolak – aka Ms. Trailer Nasty – left everything on stage during her last performance, which many judges have described as better. "I thought the final was going to be a swimsuit competition," the comedian said before tearing off his animal-print dress to reveal a swimsuit.

The laughs did not stop there. Barbolak shared his idea of ​​a version of "Hooters" for women, called "Woodpeckers", to which Heidi Klum replied: "I love nothing more than a big German sausage".

Cowell even suggested that she plays in a reality show with her friends in trailer parks as an alternative to "Keeping Up the Kardashians".

Powerhouse singer Grace Glennis walked down the house with a breathtaking performance of "Run" by Snow Patrol.

The devoted mother, whose son was present tonight, believes "that there is a chance I can win," and the judges seemed to agree. Cowell called his voice "absolutely sensational" and Klum called his voice "the real deal".

Then the acrobatic group Zurcaroh. Tyra Banks' Golden Buzzer Act turned the scene into a jungle during a tribal routine at 'Baba Yetu', with a human jump rope and many amazing ski lifts.

The performance put everyone at his feet, receiving by far the loudest applause from the audience. Mandel's remarks were completely overwhelmed by the cheers of the crowd. Mel B said: "I have the funny feeling of being able to win all this show."

Klum added that the group was "ready for Vegas".

The second actor, Samuel J. Comroe, took the stage after sharing a heartbreaking story of losing his mother. He joked about his relationship, rude people and how someone with Tourette Syndrome uses the bathroom. Mel B could be heard laughing throughout the Comroe set.

The old Spice Girl complimented her "delivery" and her "swagger". Cowell said, "You've given yourself a chance after that," and Mandel agreed, "I think your mother despises you … your career just took off tonight."

Singer Courtney Hadwin took the stage after visiting iconic Los Angeles venues where his idols, such as James Brown, Otis Redding and Janis Joplin, played.

She held nothing by singing "River Deep, Mountain High" by Tina Turner. His version began slowly before presenting his high notes and eccentric dance moves, which Mel B thought could "break" his legs.

Mandel called his Golden Buzzer winner a "superstar" and Cowell said that Hadwin was more than a mere singer: "Every time you play, you inspire people, you are more than a great singer you are a pioneer. "

Magician Shin Lim revealed that he was training to become a concert pianist, but chose magic after being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. He began playing the piano in front of a Halloween inspired setting, while documenting his journey.

He then evolved into hallucinatory card tricks that were difficult to put into words. Mandel tried, adding that it was a "million dollar act worthy of his own show in Vegas". Cowell agreed, "It can really win." Mel B said that he proves that magic exists.

Acrobatic couple Transcend Duo continued to push the envelope and brought confidence to a whole new level during their intense trapeze routine. Their performance incorporated drumbeats, more gravity-defying stunts and, in one lap, Mary held – and dropped – Tyce (on purpose).

Mel B said that America did not realize how much needed to be strong to do this act. Mandel said "every week seems like a winning act". Klum added that it was "exciting", "sexy" and "dangerous".

Last but not least was the singer Michael Ketterer. Before his performance, an emotional Ketterer received special messages from people he inspired. Cowell's choice, Golden Buzzer, performed Diana Ross's "Is not No Mountain High Enough".

His version did not receive the best criticism from the judges. Mel B called the song a "brave" choice and Klum noted that she could hear her nerves, but it's perhaps the inspiring story of Ketterer pulling the strings of the heart of l & # 39; America. Cowell said he hoped that Ketterer's family would win the grand prize.

The winner of "AGT" will be announced Wednesday night in the two hour show.

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