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The act that left Simon Cowell struggling for words and moved Howie Mandel on America’s Got Talent was Sky Elements. The drone team’s September 11, 2024, semifinal performance honored team member Preston Ward’s late infant daughter, Briley Rose.
Which ‘AGT’ act prompted the judges’ reaction?
Sky Elements, a drone performance team, presented the tribute during the America’s Got Talent semifinals on September 11, 2024. Twelve acts performed in the semifinal round, according to the report.
The performance was dedicated to Ward’s daughter, Briley Rose. The report describes tribute imagery that included a giant rose and butterflies.
What did Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel say?
Cowell appeared to struggle to form a response, saying, “That was, uh, that was, um — oh gosh.” The report describes his reaction, rather than a formal show result.
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Mandel thanked Sky Elements: “I can’t thank you enough for this.” He also told the act, “There isn’t an act that just moves your heart this much, and you just broke us.”
Why was September 11 significant to the tribute?
The performance aired on September 11, a date Mandel connected with people grieving loved ones. That timing gave the tribute an added resonance alongside its dedication to Ward’s daughter.
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