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 Week 2 Predictions  1. Paul Zerdin - The momentum he's built up each round is astounding. Perform another charming ventriloquism act and he will 100% move on. Step it up from his phenomenal Quarterfinals performance? He solidifies his position as frontrunner to win the whole shebang. Doubtful? Just look at the views and like-dislike ratios in his YouTube videos. 2. Piff the Magic Dragon - We all know his Quarterfinals performance was underwhelming, but I'm placing him here because I know he has the potential to redeem himself. He had the largest pre-AGT fanbase, and although Drew Lynch has passed him now, Piff's fans will keep him in unless he performs even worse than he did in the Quarterfinals. 3. Freelusion - They're the last dance act in the competition. Those disappointed in Siro-A's elimination will flock to this trio. They should make it farther than Siro-A due to actual story and emotion in their performances and an opportunity to "redeem" themselves (they have a great "backstory" in that one of the dancers didn't get to perform last week; we're all excited to see him return. Comebacks are BIG in vote getting). Add the fact that one of the dancers has 29.8K followers (@Laura_New), the support of celebrity Vanessa Hudgens (she even tweeted that she voted for Freelusion; she's good friends with Laura), and you have a legitimate contender if they can step it up. 4. Sharon Irving (Dunkin' Save) - She's the best solo singer left in the competition. I don't know that she has a lot of big AGT fans, but I would be really surprised if we got all variety acts this week. My gut tells me she'll make it in. 5. The Professional Regurgitator (Judges' Choice) - If he can continue to imrpess, he might just make it. I question how much more he can do since that lockbox trick was incredible. No matter what Heidi will vote for him, and I see Howard voting for him as well. I think he will be able to get more votes than number 6. 6. Uzeyer Novruzov - We already know he's doing something else in addition to the ladder. My guess? Rola-Bola. It doesn't have a great track record on the show (Cristin Sandu, Jonatan Riquelme). I'm nervous he'll mess up since he faltered a bit in the Quarterfinals. Nevertheless, if he nails it, I could definitely see him in the Finals. 7. Alicia Michilli - Another young singer with a big voice? Yawn. 8. Gary Vider - It's going to be tough for him to stand out. Drew has so much of the comedy fanbase on his side. Gary's going to have a tough time standing out unless he really knocks it out of the park. He almost went home two weeks ago, so it'll be tough for him to gain goodwill. 9. 3 Shades of Blue - They lost to Ira in voting, and Ira wasn't in anybody's consideration for the Finals last week. Their weak song choices (most likely producers' choices, tbh) have been severely limiting them. A reputation for eliminating Freckled Sky will also scar them. 10. Daniella Mass - Arielle couldn't make it with a last-spot performance, praise from all four judges, the "kid" vote, and a Golden Buzzer. Daniella was almost eliminated just two weeks ago. 11. Alondra Santos - One word. Fodder.