Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-29020691-20160713003126/@comment-29023816-20160718045959

Erik10101 wrote: Edgar - I thought they were really good, but I think they will be live show fodder, or a Judges' Choice cut. I only see them in the Semi's if they are in a weak Quarterfinal.

Hara - He did a trick we have all seen on the show in a pretty similar way. Unless he steps it up with something like his artistic audition, he will be cut.

Jon Dorenbos - I really like this guy's act; he has good tricks, but he has a really charming personality. The Golden Buzzer reputation, NFL history, and legitimately heartbreaking backstory could actually make him a really strong contender to win! I still think Grace is unbeatable, but Jon seems like a safe Finalist. I question how much he can prepare for the show given the NFL season.

Linkin' Bridge - I really like this group, and I think they can probably make the Semifinals. They remind me of Sons of Serendip, but the Sons had a really cool classical band angle.

Lori Mae Hernandez - Her jokes are not really my cup of tea, but I can see her getting votes. Probably a Semifinalist.

Ronee Martin - Solid singing, but haven't we all seen her kind of act over and over? I think she will pull a "Deanna DellaCioppa" and be a surprise cut in the Quarterfinals.

The Passing Zone - I absolutely love these guys! I am really impressed that they have brought new stuff (compared to Season 1) every time. They are my favorite act on the show, and I think they might actually become Finalists again!

Deadly Games - Great tricks, but America does not have like straight-danger acts (i.e. Metal Mulisha, Ben Blaque, Alexandr Magala), so they will be cut.

Julia Scotti - She is really like nothing the show has done before. I can see her as someone that sneaks into the Finals (like Grandma Lee). I mean, if Gary Vider can do it after getting montaged, why not someone more memorable and more experienced? Her "trans" background is uncharted territory vote-wise, but LGBT acts like Steven Retches, Jonathan Allen, and Branden James have made it before.

Kadan Bart Rockett - Sure he does nothing new magic-wise, but the kid angle is a nice take. I think he will make it to the Semifinals like Future Funk did, for example.

Kadie Lynn Roberson - She is another girl with a big voice like the show has always had. I think she will make the Semifinals and then get cut in a Judges' Choice before the Finals.

Moya Angela - Like with Ronee, I find her very forgettable. I think she will get cut in the Quarterfinals when performing in a night with more popular singers like Grace or Calysta.

Sofie Dossi - A very deserving Golden Buzzer! She stepped up her act big-time from her audition by adding aerialist tricks, and if she can step it up, she is a dark horse finalist.

Vello Vaher - I appreciate his act, but I don't think this kind of "weird-looking", "offbeat" contortionism will appeal to America. Those AGT App results Keldemption collected indicates he won't get votes. I think he is a Quarterfinals cut. I can see Sofie going into Cirque Du Soleil after AGT!!