Adrian Stoica and Hurricane was a dog act from Season 18 of America's Got Talent. They were the winners of the competition, claiming the $1,000,000 prize, and the headlining of a show in Las Vegas. They returned for America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, competing on Simon Cowell’s team where they were eliminated in the Semifinals, finishing their night in 2nd place.
Background[]
Adrian Stoica is a dog trainer and performer from Italy who has devoted his life to the art of canine instruction. With a remarkable track record of six Disc Dog World Championship titles, his passion for dogs and frisbee tricks knows no bounds. Adrian and his best friend, Hurricane, have been performing all over the world for approximately eight years. Together, they have fascinated audiences with their astonishing routines, all the while showcasing their deep bond and impressive skills. In 2017, Adrian made it to the Italia's Got Talent Semi-Finals, and in 2018 and 2022, he participated in Romania's Got Talent. Additionally in 2018, Adrian auditioned for the fifth series of Tu Si Que Vales. alongside Hurricane and another dog named Tinkerbell. He now wants to share his passion for dogs with the world on the biggest stage, “AGT.”
Audition[]
Adrian Stoica and Hurricane's audition in Episode 1805 consisted of Hurricane performing a variety of dog tricks such as high fiving Adrian, completing an obstacle course for dogs, standing on his hind legs, sitting atop Adrian's feet, pulling a clothing rack and jumping onto and bouncing off of Adrian's body set to "Better When I'm Dancing" by Meghan Trainor. All 4 judges voted "Yes", sending them to the next round.
Deliberations[]
Adrian Stoica and Hurricane was selected to advance to the Semifinals.
Semifinals[]
Adrian Stoica and Hurricane's Semifinals performance in Episode 1810 consisted of performing a routine where Hurricane attempted to help Adrian in the garden via various tricks set to Smash Mouth's cover of The Monkees' "I'm A Believer" and Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell all gave them standing ovations. They received enough votes to enter the top 5 of the night in Episode 1811 instead of SAINTED Trap Choir and Maureen Langan, and the top 3 instead of Brynn Cummings and Oleksandr Leshchenko. They advanced to the Finals along with Lavender Darcangelo instead of Mitch Rossell.
Finals[]
Adrian Stoica & Hurricane's Finals performance in Episode 1820 consisted of performing a routine where Hurricane (as a movie director) prepares Adrian (as a movie star) to get ready to film a movie with Sofia Vergara as his leading lady set to Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". The performance was dedicated to Hurricane's older sister Rory, who passed away on September 7, 2023. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell gave them standing ovations.
Finale[]
In the Episode 1821 finale, Adrian and Hurricane helped celebrity chef Cat Cora prepare a pasta dish, but Hurricane kept messing up the meal. They received enough votes to enter the top 5 instead of Ahren Belisle. They were announced as the winner of Season 18 ahead of Anna DeGuzman, Murmuration, Putri Ariani and Ramadhani Brothers, winning $1,000,000, a new Kia car and the headlining of the AGT Live show in Las Vegas.
Fantasy League Nominations[]
Adrian Stoica and Hurricane were nominated as one of the top 40 acts, sending them through to the Draft Pool.
Fantasy League Draft Pool[]
Adrian Stoica and Hurricane were drafted onto Simon Cowell's team.
Fantasy League Preliminary[]
Adrian & Hurricane's Preliminary performance in Episode FL02 consisted of performing a variety of dog tricks which included Hurricane preventing Adrian from eating fatty foods, pushing him over to some scales and supporting him with performing sit-ups set to DNCE's "Cake By the Ocean". Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Simon Cowell gave them standing ovations. They received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals along with Preacher Lawson instead of Drake Milligan.
Fantasy League Semifinals[]
Adrian & Hurricane's Semifinal performance in Episode FL06 consisted of performing a variety of dog tricks where they imagine themselves in a video game set to “Pump It” by The Black Eyed Peas. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Simon Cowell all gave them standing ovations. They received enough votes to enter the top 3 of the night. They placed ahead of Kseniya Simonova, but behind Shadow Ace, eliminating them from the competition.
Trivia[]
- Adrian and Hurricane are the first dog act to reach the Finals in the main series since Sara and Hero in Season 12, they were followed by Roni Sagi & Rhythm in Season 19.
- They are the first dog act to win since Olate Dogs in Season 7.
- They are the first act to win after performing first in the Finals since Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. in Season 6.
- Since Season 10, they are the third non-Golden Buzzer act to win after Shin Lim in Season 13 and Dustin Tavella in Season 16. They are also the first non-magic act to win without a Golden Buzzer since Season 10.
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