Edson & Leon | |
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Information | |
Age (at audition) | 54 & 84 |
Sex | Male |
Act | Balancing Duo |
Seasons | 14 |
Position Reached | Judge Cuts |
Edson & Leon were a balancing duo act from Season 14 of America's Got Talent. They were eliminated in the Judge Cuts.
Background
Edson & Leon are from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Audition
Edson & Leon's audition in Episode 1403 consisted of performing acrobatic hand balancing feats including Edson lifting up Leon with one of his hands. Howie Mandel, Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough, and Simon Cowell all voted "yes," sending Edson & Leon to the Judge Cuts.
Judge Cuts
Edson & Leon's Judge Cuts performance in Episode 1409 consisted of performing a balancing routine inspired by the Disney movie Up set to Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now". Howie Mandel, Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough, Simon Cowell, and guest judge Ellie Kemper all gave them standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough to advance to the Quarterfinals, eliminating them from the competition along with Andrei & Alexander and Duo MainTenanT.
Trivia
- Edson & Leon are the first leaked act in the history of the Judge Cuts to not advance to the live shows.
- Their act is also known as "Dupla O Tempo", which is Portuguese for "Double Time".