Roni Sagi & Rhythm was a dog act from Season 19 of America's Got Talent. They were the runner-ups of the competition.
Background[]
Roni Sagi & Rhythm reside in Tel Aviv, Israel.
When she was growing up, Roni’s mother would find a stray dog and bring them in every few months before these dogs would be eventually re-homed after a couple of months had passed. Due to her love of dogs, Roni researched into what kind of career should could have surrounding the species and discovered she could work in dog therapy and use dogs to help other people.
In February 2022, Roni first met her dog Rhythm. When asked if she thought that she and Rhythm could do better than Adrian Stoica and Hurricane, Roni explained that the pair were friends with Adrian and Hurricane and how she and Rhythm performed something really different in comparison to Adrian and Hurricane.
Audition[]
Roni Sagi & Rhythm's audition in Episode 1903 consisted of dancing and doing dog tricks to Sia's cover of "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & The Papas. All 4 judges voted "Yes" sending them to the next round.
Deliberations[]
The duo was selected to advance to the Quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals[]
Roni & Rhythm's Quarterfinal performance in Episode 1909 consisted of dancing and doing dog tricks to Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Don't Stop Me Now" dedicated to Roni's dad who is recovering from a serious accident. 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 1910 instead of Phillip Lewis, and advanced to the Semifinal along with Richard Goodall and Ashes & Arrows instead of Attraction Juniors and Hypers Kids Africa.
Semifinals[]
Roni & Rhythm's Semifinal performance in Episode 1917 consisted of dancing and doing dog tricks to Irene Cara's "Flashdance (What A Feeling)". Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell all gave them standing ovations. They received enough votes to advance to the Finals in Episode 1918 instead of Pranysqa Mishra.
Finals[]
Roni & Rhythm's Final performance in Episode 1919 consisted of dancing and doing dog tricks to Alessia Cara's "Scars to Your Beautiful". Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell all gave them standing ovations.
Finale[]
In the Episode 1920 finale, Roni & Rhythm performed a mash-up act with Brent Street and Hakuna Matata Acrobatic. They received enough votes to enter the top 5 instead of AIRFOOTWORKS. They finished in 2nd place, ahead of Sky Elements, Solange Kardinaly and Learnmore Jonasi, but behind Richard Goodall.
Trivia[]
- They and Solange Kardinaly are the only finalists of Season 19 that did not rely on the Golden Buzzer.
- Additionally, they are the highest-placing non-Golden Buzzer act and non-singing act of the season.
- They are the second consecutive dog act to reach the top 2.
- They are the second-highest placing dog act in AGT history, behind Olate Dogs and Adrian Stoica and Hurricane, who won Seasons 7 and 18 respectively.
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