Terry Crews Uses Golden Buzzer on Royal Lasers

The July 7 episode of America’s Got Talent featured the next round of Season 21 auditions. More talented acts hit the stage to perform for judges Howie Mandel, Mel B., Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell.

Heading into the episode, Cowell, Mandel, and Mel B. already used both of their Golden Buzzers, while Vergara and host Terry Crews still had one each to hand out. The recipients of the Golden Buzzer earn an automatic ticket to the Live Shows, which means they bypass the judges’ deliberations and new Judges Callback round.

By the end of the night, Crews was impressed enough to give his second Golden Buzzer to another talented contestant. Scroll down for a recap of the Episode 5 performances and to find out who will be moving on in the competition.

Barrio Dance Factory

The Barrio Dance Factory kicked the night off by sharing their love of dance with the judges and audience. Mel B. gave the group a standing ovation and commented on how their “energy is on fire.” She was impressed by how all 28 members were so in sync throughout the routine.

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“I was not as blown away as, maybe, Mel was,” Mandel admitted. “I didn’t see anything I hadn’t seen.” Vergara said she “loved it” and thought it was “spectacular.”

Meanwhile, Cowell said he felt like he’s seen more “interesting” dance performances over the years, but noted, “Your energy was so infectious.” Mandel voted no because the routine wasn’t “up to par,” but the three other judges said yes, allowing the dance group to move forward.

Godfrey Daniels

Godfrey Daniels came onto the stage in some sort of a clown suit and stilts, but when he juggled a red ball around, he failed to impress. Mel B. quickly pushed her red buzzer, followed quickly by Vergara.

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However, he eventually proved there may be more than meets the eye. He managed to somehow teleport around the arena, and Cowell was cracking up. “He was so funny,” he said, while Mandel noted, “That was my favorite act of the day.”

Mel admitted it wasn’t her “cup of tea,” while Vergara also wasn’t impressed. With those two nos, Godfrey did not move forward.

Vahtang

Vahtang came to America’s Got Talent all the way from Georgia (the country). He chose to “surprise” the judges without sharing his talent first.

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Vahtang sang and beat-boxed to “Black Betty,” and the judges were certainly intrigued. “You are a one-man party,” Mandel gushed. “I loved it.”

Vergara said she had never seen someone perform a talent like this so well. “I’m so happy you made these two so excited,” Cowell said. “I certainly never, ever would’ve expected that. It was a surprise, I think, in a good way.” All four judges said yes to Vahtang.

Kameron Marshall

Next up was close-up magician Kameron Marshall. His card trick in front of the judges was mind-blowing. “You blew my brain away,” Mel B. said. “That was brilliant.”

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Vergara called Kameron “amazing,” noting that she was especially impressed by his confidence and how fast he moved. Meanwhile, Cowell made sure Kameron knew that he’d have to take his act a step beyond cards if he moved forward.

Mandel agreed, but said he was confident that Kameron could do so. In the end, all four judges voted yes.

Darrell Moten

Darrell Moten was nervous heading into his audition, as it was his first time performing magic in front of a live audience, and he had a tough act to follow after Kameron.

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Darrell chose Cowell to play his magic trick on, and he guessed the judge’s card incorrectly. Darrell ran off stage and asked to take a minute, leaving everyone feeling terrible for him. However, it was all part of the bit, as he quickly appeared on the stage via a video screen.

From there, he continued the trick on the screen, having an entire conversation with Cowell before appearing in the theater from the back of the room.

Mandel was literally speechless and noted that Kameron needs to take cues from Darrell to make his routine “bigger” in the future. Mel B. said she was “confused” by the act. “I didn’t really get it,” she admitted. However, Vergara “loved it.” She and Mandel said yes, while Mel said no, but Cowell’s yes moved Darrell through.

Nene Royal

Up next was Nene Royal, who came all the way from Thailand. Not only did she sing, but she also rocked out on electric guitar.

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Vergara called Nene “spectacular” and said she has a “very good chance to do really well in this competition.” Mandel said the 15-year-old was a “rockstar,” and Mel B. praised her vocal control. “You’re like a match made in heaven,” she gushed.

Cowell praised Nene’s “authentic” tone and said the “messiness” of the audition made it “really good.” All four judges said yes for Nene to move on.

Royal Lasers

Next up, a husband and wife who met while dancing for the AGT residency in Las Vegas showed off their act, Royal Lasers. The routine mixed dancing and an incredible light show.

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Crews was so impressed by the routine, that he raced out from behind the stage and to the judges table so he could press the Golden Buzzer, which means the Royal Lasers are headed to the Live Shows.

Jesse White Tumbling Team

The Jesse White Tumbling Team featured a group of talented tumblers of all ages from Chicago. They flew through the air with height like the judges have never seen before.

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“This has been the most exciting thing that I’ve seen today,” Vergara admitted. “You guys literally fly. You know how to fly.” Mel B. called the routine “absolutely brilliant,” and Mandel agreed. “You kept getting higher and further and longer and more extreme than I could ever imagine!” he noted.

Finally, Cowell called the routine “sensational,” and all four judges voted yes for the group to move forward.

Israel Isaac

The next performance was from singer Israel Isaac. “You have a beautiful voice. It’s like silk,” Mel B. told him.

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Cowell said Israel had a great voice, but didn’t feel like he held up in a live performance. In the end, he didn’t receive enough yeses to move forward.

Travis Garland

Another singer, Travis Garland, was up next. He was previously in the boy band NLT, but branched out on his own and is now ready to show off his solo career. Travis is also currently a singer on Dancing With the Stars.

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With his performance of “Dream On,” Travis proved he was ready to be center stage. Mel B. even gave him a standing ovation.

“That is how you sing that song, brother. Putting everything aside, you’re obviously a very seasoned singer. I recognize that voice. It’s got soul, it’s got grit, it’s got passion, it’s got everything,” she raved.

Mandel thought the performance was too theatrical, leading to an argument between him and Mel. Vergara was in between. “I wish you picked another song, but your voice is spectacular,” she said. Cowell said he understood “what put Howie off,” but noted there was “no question” that Travis can sing.

Mandel said no, but Vergara and Cowell gave in and said yes, which means Travis is moving forward.

Abresh

From Ethiopia, Abresh performed a routine full of dangerous stunts, which included balancing on a basketball and other non-sturdy objects at higher and higher heights.

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“I loved it,” Mandel said. “I loved the originality of what you’re doing. You are stepping up.” Vergara felt the routine was “messy” at first, but then realized how “difficult” the skill was.

Mel B. called it “proper entertainment,” which led into all four judges voting yes to Abresh.

Daniel Alvarez

Daniel Alvarez is in a wheelchair after being shot, and he can’t move his body from the neck down. He came to the show with his stand-up comedy routine.

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“I think you are hilarious,” Cowell confirmed. “It’s the hardest thing, I think, to be a comedian, but you just got everyone. I think you are one of the funniest comedians we’ve had on this year.”

Mandel agreed with him, while Vergara gushed over how “funny” Daniel was by making fun of himself. “We all should be like you,” she shared. Daniel received four yeses to move on in the competition.

Neil & Bryan

After a failed audition from duo Jack & Haley, the final act of the night, Neil & Bryan, came to the stage with an original song they wrote for the Golden Buzzer.

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The judges were flabbergasted, but the crowd was into it and started singing along. Mel B. pushed her red buzzer about halfway through the song.

“You will never win anything with this,” Vergara noted, and Mandel said, “I don’t think they can do well in this contest.” Mel had nothing to say but, “No. Just no.”

Needless to say, Daniel & Bryan won’t be moving on, but they brought some laughs to the set.

America’s Got Talent, Season 21, Tuesdays, 8/7c, NBC