Well, this week, I was expecting a stellar show that would be very tough to call. Unfortunately, only a few acts really wowed me with talent. Almost all acts (but 2) had flaws, so let me show you my ranking.
12. Ira- I don't understand the entertainment aspect of this act. It is somehow a favorite, but I really don't enjoy this act. He left out all the comedy, and some of the puppetry was spoiled (the mother on the shell). I don't understand it, never will, but somehow, they'll probably make it through.
11. Myq Kaplan- His jokes just weren't funny tonight. I think that Drew Lynch and Gary Vider are much funnier comedians in this competition, so expect him to not make it through tomorrow.
10. Animation Crew- These guys definitely didn't step up their game, but I still enjoy their moves. It was still interesting, but compared to everything else, it just didn't stack up. Plus, that "X" from Howard does NOT help in any way, and they'll get eliminated.
9: DM Nation- I actually think they're spectacular dancers, just nothing unique. Going first made them unforgettable, and they needed to bring a wow factor that they didn't bring. I still love the dance acts, but unfortunately, they'll be going home.
8. 3 Shades of Blue- I don't like them, never have, but they picked a pretty good song tonight. I still don't think they have strong enough vocals, but as a BAND, the guitars and drums stand out. Too bad their singer is crap. But they have Howard backing them, which will help them in this round. They got lucky with a good judge and a good song choice.
7. Damone Rippy- He may squeeze by because the girls like him, and his act is unlike anything we've seen. He is on the border for me, because honestly, he was still entertaining! And that's what matters!
6. The CraigLewis Band- I've been so impressed with them in the past, and I still am, but for some reason, something was lacking in their performance. Maybe it had to do with taking it up the tempo, but it needed a little bit more "wow factor." That being said, there were still some goose bump moments, and when they belt the loud, high notes, they are worth a million dollars. Way to go.
5. Derek Hughes- Being a magician will forever be tough after Mat Franco's incredible win last year. Hughes doesn't have what it takes to win, but his trick worked, and worked well. It was better than Piff's from last week, and I thought he played the cards well. He went early, which may not be a benefiting factor, but I still think he'll get the votes to advance.
4. Uzeyer Novruzov- What he does amazes me. I thought he'd do the same thing again, but he didn't! He gave an incredible surprise by taking the ladder up another few feet (okay, maybe it was more than just a few). I loved the ending of the act (though the buildup was slow). Other than the length of the final trick, he still did a great job and is one of my favorites.
3. Sharon Irving- She started off super pitchy, and I was worried they had made a mistake on the pimp spot, BUT, then after the rap section, she blew it out of the water, and gave the best performance of the night. She is ranked third because of a shaky start, but once she got going, she gave so many goosebumps and deserves a standing ovation, and a spot in the next round.
2. Arielle Baril- She's no Jackie Evancho, but she still gave such a good performance. There was nothing wrong with it, and she put all her heart and soul into this performance. Deserves a spot for sure.
1. Freckled Sky- Wow. I love this performance because they actually DANCED opposed to relying on their background. Some acts impress me, but some WOW me, and they certainly wowed. I loved their use of background in the end, and agree with Mel B that it was the most exciting part. They have a lot to prove, and I think they should sail by tonight.
So it's a done deal that Freckled Sky, Sharon Irving, Uzeyer, and CraigLewis will be going through. The other spots are all wild cards, and I wouldn't be surprised if Arielle Baril got that last spot, despite an early performance time. I think the other acts getting votes will be Derek Hughes, Damone Rippy, 3 Shades of Blue, and unfortunately Ira. Ira is a fan favorite, and then I think Derek Hughes will make it through as well over the boy band. Mel B will probably be the deciding vote because she was involved in Hughes' act, and didn't love the vocals from 3 Shades of Blue.
PREDICTIONS:
Going Through- Sharon Irving, Freckled Sky, Uzeyer Novruzov, The CraigLewis Band, Arielle Baril, Derek Hughes, and Ira (ugh I hate Ira)
Eliminated- 3 Shades of Blue, Damone Rippy, DM Nation, Animation Crew, and Myq Kaplan
Well, this week, I was expecting a stellar show that would be very tough to call. Unfortunately, only a few acts really wowed me with talent. Almost all acts (but 2) had flaws, so let me show you my ranking.