We’re in the Big Apple for like the 18th time.
Perry Zanett believes he’s America’s next big thing and is dressed like a king to prove it. This should be decidedly bad. He does Shakespeare and proves to be a waste of time as expected, though he does get in a good zinger about Hasselhoff being outacted by a car.
Fun with Hand Shadows do… hand shadows. It’s actually not as bad as it sounds, and they get through. Apparently the concept of an act sustainable for an hour in Vegas is not taken into account here.
XL (that’s the best nickname he could come up with?) is there with his wife and young son. He’s a singer who hopes to be able to make ends meet with his music. Hasselhoff likes his vibe. Piers likes his version better than the original.
Next stop again is Los Angeles.
The Texas State Strutters have come to LA from deep in the heart of Texas (rather than just going to the audition in Dallas). 19-22 year old college girls dancing. You know they’re going through to Vegas. Piers thinks it was a little bit lax, but he likes them anyway. Sharon, likewise, is not overly impressed, and she says no. The other two, though, vote yes. (Video of Texas State Strutters performance)
Ronny B hopes he’s one of the finest singer-dancers. Yeah, on this planet apparently. The judges let him carry on despite the fact he sucks (or perhaps because of it). Hasselhoff calls him a freak show. Piers and Sharon are drinking out of Paula Abdul’s cup and say yes. (Video of Ronny B’s performance)
Father and son Darryl and Robert Ackerman (The Snake Kissers) perform the kiss of death on a live cobra. Jerry Springer tells us it’s the most dangerous thing ever attempted on TV, but Robert’s still alive after all these years. Robert kisses the snake on the head. Piers doesn’t get the point because it’s not like anybody died or anything. Hasselhoff enjoys it but doesn’t think it’s enough to go to the next round. Jerry makes sure he’s nice to the duo as they exit with their deadly snake in hands.
Michael Harrison hopes he can follow in Terry Fator’s footsteps. He’s no Terry Fator, but he’s quite entertaining nonetheless. (Video of Terry Fator’s performance)
Single mom Queen Emily David gave up her dream so she could raise her children, but she’s ready to get back out there now and give it a shot. She sings Chain of Fools. Hasselhoff says she’s got a natural gift and is awesome. Sharon wants to know where she’s been hiding. Piers tells her she’s got a great chance of winning. (Video of Queen Emily’s performance)
Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another recap of America’s Got Talent 3 episode 7, which airs Tuesday at 9/8c on NBC.