America's Got Talent (AGT) 2012 - 08/29/2012 - Semi-Finals Results Show

Only three (3) of the following twelve (12) acts will go through.
Andrew de Leon (Singer)
Todd Oliver and Irving (Ventriloquist with live dog)
Donovan and Rebecca (Strength acrobats)
Edon (Singer)
The Scott Brothers (Dancers)
Dittleman (Magician)
Turf (Street Dancer/Contortionist)
Bria Kelly (Country singer from YouTube acts)
Joe Castillo (Sand Artist)
William Close (Builds HUGE music instruments and plays them)
Tom Cotter (Comedian)
Academy of Villains (Dance group)

My choices were: Andrew de Leon, William Close, Tom Cotter

Steve Harvey and Neon Trees will perform.
There will also be a number of surprises, for us and for the acts.

Before we see who goes through: Steve Harvey
Thoughts on the acts: Some of the greatest acts he's ever seen:
Donovan and Rebecca - He and his wife tried it after the show.
Edon - He can sing. What a great voice. Announces that he's Edon's father.
Joe Castillo - Who would have thought you could take just dirt and make money.
Turf - I don't know how he does it. Why he does it. And when you practice, you have to mess up sometime. It HAS to hurt.
Tom Cotter - Thinks he has it all.

They'll reveal the four acts that got the most votes last night. Then the top three will be announced. All others will be going home.

First set of acts: Turf, Joe Castillo, and the Scott Brothers
Montage of the acts and judges' comments from last night.
Howard: This is tough. All three acts are similar in my mind. I can't call this one.
America has voted. In no particular order, the first of tonight's four acts is: Joe Castillo.
Joe: Sensational to be in tonight's top fours.
Sharon: I know you'll be in the finals.
Joe give berets to all the judges.
(I knew Joe would make it though. Sorry Turf.)

(Here's my issue: Howard's is a very popular, for some reason, person. He comments on these acts, and I'll lay you odds, influences the votes more than anyone knows. Even a slight negative comment from him, and his acolytes will try to make sure that person doesn't make it through. Too bad. He should be much more objective in the way he talks to them, I think.)

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NBC Special Report about Hurricane Isaac and the Gulf Coast

Orville Lounge after show party

Next set of acts: Andrew de Leon, William Close, Academy of Villains
Montage of the acts and judges' comments from last night.
Howie: A fan of all three acts. This was my top three that would go through tonight. These were the three best acts for me from last night and two are going home!
America has voted. The next of the top four acts is: William Close
WC: This feels amazing. Just making this next step is amazing.
Howard: I am pleased. Of course he deserves to go through. I tried to tell people that they wouldn't go through, and I tried to be constructive. You, William, are a talent. Nothing is a lock. Have you seen the other acts?
(Damn! Andrew wasn't one of them. But then, they said surprises... We'll see.)

Two spots are taken. Only two left.
Next group: Donovan and Rebecca, Todd Oliver and Edon
One is in tonight's top four.
Sharon: You have no idea how much I dislike seeing them all standing together. I don't like this part of the show, Nick.
America has voted. The third of tonight's top four acts is: Todd Oliver
TO: It feels sensational. Incredible.
Howie: Here's what makes me happy, that I'm able to say this. America is gloming onto variety. You have the opportunity. I hope you make it.

(I knew tonight would be hard. But this is ridiculous. Andrew didn't make it? I knew out of the last group it would be Todd, but Donovan and Rebecca are great, too. Edon is young. He can come back next year.

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Segment #3

Neon Trees perform "Everybody Talks"

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Segment #4

The last of the top four from which the 3 going through will be chosen: Tom Cotter, Bria Kelly, Eric Dittleman
Howard: This is a testiment to how great this show has been all year. I know only one will be chosen, but you other two, you did a great job.
One spot left in this week's top four. America has voted. In no particular order, the last of tonight's top four is: Tom Cotter.
TC: I have digestive issues I can't discuss right now because of my nerves.
Sharon: America knows that you deserve it. And that's why America brought you here. It's all about talent, talent, talent.

So, the top four are:
Joe Castillo
William Close
Todd Oliver
Tom Cotter

Only three will go through, after the break.

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The top four are introduced, again.
Three will go into the finals, one will be heading home.

America has voted: The first act going into the finals is: William Close
WC: I feel amazing. I'm so thankful. I love this show. I'm having so much fun on this show.
Howie: I feel redeemed, now. I said you are one of my favorites from the beginning.

America has voted; The next act going into the finals is: Tom Cotter
TC: I'm fine now (digestive problem)
Howard: I think we're going to have some finals. The two guys going there, head-to-head... Wow.

One spot left in the finals. And the judges decide who takes it.
Between Todd Oliver and Irving and Joe Castillo.
Both try to convince the judges.
Todd - It's been a great ride. Irving can speak for all the dogs out there who can't.
Joe - It's fairly simple. And Todd is great. But, if you want an act in Vegas that's unique, would you pick a ventriliquist or a sand artist?

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Next week 12 acts will fight for the last spots in the finals. It's going to be an incredible show.

So, Todd Oliver or Joe Castillo.
Howard: I am very definate about this. These are two wonderful performers. Joe, I think you've run your course. Todd, I'm only thinking about what's best for our show. I don't think we've seen your best, yet. My pick is Todd.
Sharon: Todd and Irving. Every single week you've been upping your game. And Joe, you bring heart and emotion to this show. Each week you touch us with something else. And you could work with any artist here. So I'm going to have to say, I'm going to go with Joe.
Howard interrupts... Who would you go see to sit for an hour. Who is the person who is going to come out and entertain you.
Sharon and Howard argue.
Howard: I'm going to go with Joe Castillo!

Well, poo. Andrew didn't make it. Unless something happens, he's out. They did have to bring him back, but he's so freaking unique. I repeat: I hope there are plenty of producers, directors, R&D agents and agents out there. He is NOT going to be ignored, I'm sure. But, I'm glad that Tom Cotter made it.

So, those going though to the finals are:
William Close
Tom Cotter
Joe Castillo

That's it until next week.

Cya then! ;-)