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Erik10101 wrote: I'm in the same boat as Jay in that I think Blake moving on is really unlikely. We already have three magicians in the Top 33/36 (Jon, Hara, Kadan) and two contenders (Clairvoyants, Sos & Victoria). These were filmed in early May; I don't understand why they would not even show his audition if he made it. That being said, stranger things have happened on the show, and patterns are made to be broken. But I still do not expect it to happen.

Fodder: Blake Vogt, Madison Watkins, Unknowns - I don't think they stand a chance.

Unlikely: Charles and Rose, Daniel Joyner, Mason Bumba, The Finest Family - Charles and Rose are just there to have fun. I can already imagine Daniel in a montage before Brian, and Mason/Finest Family in a montage before Alla & Daniel.

Dark Horses: Al Ducharme, Ilan & Josh, José & Carrie - They had fine auditions, but I think they will have a hard time standing out.

Likely:

Alla & Daniel Novikov - They are the only kid act with a chance, and their child/parent dancing is new to the show.

Brian Justin Crum - Probably the most technically gifted male singer in the competition. As safe a lock for lives as can be.

Good Girl - There is no other all-girl group in this round, so they have a shot to add diversity. I think they are only average singers, but their personality gives them an edge.

Malevo - Malambo is new to the show, and it adds some cool cultural diversity. I think they have a great shot.

Ryan Beard - He has personality for spades, and great creative talent to boot.

Ryan Stock and AmberLynn - That scissor trick was really cool. They seem like the next sideshow act that will do cool stuff but won't get votes.

Golden Buzzer: Tape Face - In a relatively weak week, Tape Face should stand out easily. Having seen what he is going to do this week in a preview, I wonder if that will work on the stage. Yet, he is way too viral/popular to be cut in the place of the really weak acts. Exactly my predictions.