Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-29020691-20160713003126/@comment-25150955-20160713200950

Well, now that the next round of JCs are in just a few hours, may as well post some predictions. I sorted all 20 contestants into four categories; Goners, Unlikely, Likely, and Frontrunners.
 * Goners
 * Erik Cavanaugh, Ballet Dancer
 * Cecile & Mighty, Magician Duo
 * House of Lewis, Hip-Hop Collective
 * Youngster, Hip-Hop Dance Crew
 * Zach Sherwin, Comedian/Rapper

These acts are all ones we haven't seen in the auditions, meaning they're definitely fodder and likely won't pass; the exception is Youngster, who was shown in a dance montage with DesiHoppers and Miniotics, the latter of which was eliminated last judge cut round for their performance being very "amateur". Something tells me these guys will have the same outcome as their popping counterpart.


 * Unlikely
 * Adam Grabowski, Stand-up Comedian
 * Cody Carter, Baton Twirler
 * Kadan Bart Rockett, Magician
 * Parker Garrison, Contemporary Dancer
 * RL Bell, Jazz Singer

All four of these acts are okay at best, and honestly I feel like they won't end up making it when there's a lot better competition in the round; the most likely contender for me is honestly Cody Carter, just because he's got the flaming batons going for him this time and the judges may be impressed with him. The other three likely won't pass, as Adam seemed kind of a slow comedian from his brief screen time in the auditions, which isn't the best quality you can have when you're doing comedy, Kadan is good but is also outflanked by every other magician in the competition, Parker's act is relatively uninteresting, and I just can't see RL doing anything new.


 * Likely
 * Gary Sladek, Daredevil Hand Balancer
 * Moya Angela, Singer
 * OneVoice, Vocal Group
 * Skylar Katz, Rapper
 * Vello Vaher, Acrobat/Contortionist

Gary is a crazy performer...I mean, the guy's in his late 50s and can still do more acrobatic stunts than I can at 14. Moya is a strong singer that still needs to iron out some bugs with her technique, but I can see her moving on. Same goes for OneVoice, they're great but honestly their audition felt like there was too much going on (and I still like Musicality better). Skylar...is admittedly here due to the picture that Sal Valentinetti posted (see above), making me thing she'll be going through. Vello is also kind of nuts, making me wonder what the heck he's gonna do next.


 * Frontrunners
 * Alfredo & Anna Silva, Knife Thrower Duo
 * Julia Scotti, Stand-up Comedienne
 * Kadie Lynn Roberson, Singer/Guitarist (PROJECTED GOLDEN BUZZER CONTESTANT)
 * Steven Brundage, Magician
 * Sofie Dossi, Contortionist

I know I may get some questions regarding Deadly Games/Alfredo & Anna, but honestly they're probably the strongest danger act in the competition right now, which is why I can see them making it through...though there's still the chance they'll suffer like Duo Guerrero did. Julia is the strongest comedienne in the show currently, as her content is incredibly well-rounded out. Steven has some amazing tricks up his sleeve, and I can see him going far. And Sofie Dossi has some insane talent and technique...I mean, the girl is probably made out of rubber for all I know.

And then there's Kadie, probably the second best non-audition-Golden Buzzer in the show (second only to Brian Justin Crum)...honestly, it feels so painfully obvious that Kadie is gonna be McEntire's golden buzzer, considering her talent, and the fact that Reba can make a connection with the singer for being a fellow country artist. So I'm predicting Kadie gets the Golden Buzzer...though Sofie Dossi and Julia Scotti have a chance as well.

So, my final predictions? I'm guessing Kadie Lynn Roberson, Steven Brundage, Sofie Dossi, Julia Scotti, Deadly Games, Skylar Katz, and Moya Angela.

If Cody Carter, Gary Sladek, OneVoice, or Vello Vaher sneak in somewhere, I'm satisfied, but my primary guess is the first seven.