America's Got Talent (AGT) (2010) - July 14, 2010 (Live #1 Results)

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Reminder... Last night's acts were:
Kung Fu Heroes (team of six)
Chistina & Ali (sisters with Cystic Fibrosa) (Singers)
Airpocalypse (Air band - no instruments)
The Hot Shot Tap Dancers (Three brothers and a sister)
Paul Safy, Jr. (Singer) (from Buffallo, NY)
Future Funk (5 & 10yo - Hip-hop dancers)
Sally Cohn (hand-whistler)
Nick Pike (Juggler/Acrobat)
RNG (young dance group)
Maricar - Sexy Painter
Fighting Gravity (black-light dancers)
Nathaniel Kenyon (singer)

Our votes for last night:
Me: Christina & Ali... Airpocalypse... Fighting Gravity... Nathaniel Kenyon...
Chris: Christina & Ali... Airpocalypse... Fighting Gravity... Nathaniel Kenyon

Full Episodes: http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video/categories/season-5/1231814/
Highlights: http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/video/categories/season-5-highlights/1231785/

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Segment #1

Four of last night's acts will move on to the final 12.
Three by America's votes, the last one by Judges.

First group out: Nathanial Kenyon, Airpocalypse, Sally Cohn
America has voted. The act going into the semi-finals is: Nathanial Kenyon
This is an enormous relief. I'm just ready to come back NOT sick, and give a great vocal performance.
(Well, unless reprieved by Simon or another producer, I guess one of our selections, Airpocalyps, didn't make it.)

Segment #2

Orville Lounge review
Selina Gomez & the Scene performed "Round and Round"

Segment #3

Next group out: Nick Pike, Kung Fu Heros, Fighting Gravity
Sharon: (How'd they do) Fighting Gravity was mind-blowing. Kung Fu Kings did better in the audition, but you have it in you. and Nick, you set yourself on fire. And once you do that, where are you going to go.
Second act moving on to the semi-finals is: Fighting Gravity
Nick Cannon: You have quite the temper. I'd call you a hot-head.
Nick Pike: I do apologize for what I said last night. I think you were right, after reviewing the tape.
FG: It's an honor to be here.
Howie: Not only is it the right result for tonight, but you guys have what it takes to go all the way.

Next group out: Christina & Ali, Maricar, Hot Shot Tap Dancers
Howie (who did enough to make it to the last round?) Each of you gave it your all, and it's like a pawn shop... we have to give up something of value to get something. I don't know what "enough" is.
Next act moving on to the semi-finals is: Christina & Ali.
(Another of our picks. Good. The tap dancers are good, and Maricar is sexy, but...)
Piers: (Advice) You've won the hearts of America. But now it gets tough. There are brilliant singers here. You have to go off and practice, practice, practice, and get your performance to their level, which is high.

Segment #4

Nick with the last three remaining Paul Safy, Jr, Future Funk, RNG.
Rock of Ages (Constantine from AI and band from Broadway) perform "I Want To Rock" with Dee Snyder of Twisted Sister (originators of the song) followed by "Don't Stop Believing" (Journey/Glee) with Emily ???.

Segment #5

Last group called out: RNG, Paul Safy Jr, Future Funk
(Judges decide this one going through)
Sharon: Persoanlly, I feel really bad for Paul because he's stuck between two of the cutest acts we have. Each deserves to be here. Now it's make or break it time.
Based on America's votes: The act LEAVING the competition is: Paul Safy, Jr. (OMG!)
"Biggest stage I've ever been on. Opportunity of a lifetime, and it's definitely not the end for me."
RNG: I think we did enough to make it through. We tried our hardest.
FF: I think they should pick us because we are different. We do comedy, we dance, we're the whole package.

Segment #6

Judges have now had a chance to choose.
Piers: This is very difficult. Two very talented acts. Girls are technically better. Boys are funny... One I like most: Future Funk.
Sharon: Because of technical ability, it has to be RNG.
Howie: I have little girls, and I really love you. You guys are so adorable, and I love you, Future Funk. (Show ended RIGHT after he said that.)

So, the first four semi-finalists are:
Nathaniel Kenyon
Fighting Gravity
Christina & Ali
Future Funk

Next quarter-finals show is next Tuesday.
See ya, then!