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* Season 13 has sibling live band We Three [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb2XquQ_upc performing an original song]] dedicated and written from the perspective of their late mother, who passed from lymphoma. It was a moving performance that touched the audience and the judges so much that Mel B, who had also lost her father to cancer, is barely able to speak. Coupled as a MomentOfAwesome as Simon points out, as a live band is not easy, but they made it work so well it felt like a professional recording.
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* Season 13 has sibling live band We Three [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb2XquQ_upc performing an original song]] dedicated and written from the perspective of their late mother, who passed from lymphoma. It was a moving performance that touched the audience and the judges so much that Mel B, who had also lost her father to cancer, is barely able to speak. Coupled as a MomentOfAwesome as Simon points out, as a live band is not easy, but they made it work so well it felt like a professional recording. Adding to all of this is their very proud father, who is standing off-stage being held by Tyra, both of them teary-eyed.
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** By the time of the Judge Cuts audition, after a museum-theft themed act, everybody loves them. But when Simon is praising them, what does Hero the dog do? He ''runs up to Simon at the judges' table'', as if in appreciation. And then [[CrowningMomentOfFunny runs away when guest judge Chris Hardwick tries to pet him next.]] And then comes back.
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** Not to ignore the other openly gay tenor of this season: Branden James is similar to Allen in that his parents were not accepting of his sexual orientation, with the difference in that he at least had ''some'' support from them. (James' mother did see him perform at his audition.) Since his great audition performance, Branden has reconciled with his mother and father who did felt sorry for the way they've treated him in the past.
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** Not to ignore the other openly gay tenor of this season: Branden James is similar to Allen in that his parents were not accepting of his sexual orientation, with the difference in that he at least had ''some'' support from them. (James' mother did see him perform at his audition.) Since his great audition performance, Branden has reconciled with his mother and father father, who did felt sorry apologize to him for the way they've treated him in the past.
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* During the Season 12 live shows, technical difficulties hit Light Balance at the ''worst'' possible time because their act can't go on without the use of the electronics that control their lighted suit displays. Unfortunately, they are forced to resort to their dress rehearsal as a backup... which turns out to be ''[[GoneHorriblyRight incredible]]'' and ''still'' gets the audience roaring with cheers.
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* In Season 12, trainer Sara and her dog Hero performed a pirate themed act that showed off his tricks, and the audience absolutely loved it. But when the time came for the judges to give their thoughts, while Heidi liked it and wanted to see more, Howie and Mel B were fairly critical and didn't share the same sentiment, causing outrage among the audience and sending the poor girl in tears. But just as it seemed Sara was going to be turned away, who came in to defend her? '''[[MeanBrit Simon]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Cowell]]''', who not only liked her performance, but loved it. And not only did he love it enough to defend her and tell her he sees something great in her and Hero, but he also got Howie to change his votes, giving her the three majority votes needed to advance to the next round.
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* In Season 12, trainer Sara and her dog Hero performed a pirate themed act that showed off his tricks, and the audience absolutely loved it. But when the time came for the judges to give their thoughts, while Heidi liked it and wanted to see more, Howie and Mel B were fairly critical and didn't share the same sentiment, causing outrage among the audience and sending the poor girl in tears. We are told in her intro package that Sara suffers from severe anxiety issues and family alienation, which makes this all the more devastating because the poor thing literally cannot take the rejection. But just as it seemed Sara was going to be turned away, who came in to defend her? '''[[MeanBrit Simon]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Cowell]]''', who not only liked her performance, but loved it. And not only did he love it enough to defend her and tell her he sees something great in her and Hero, but he also got Howie to change his votes, giving her the three majority votes needed to advance to the next round. Sara immediately reverts into TearsOfJoy and hugs Simon.
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* Simon's entire relationship with season 12 contestant Mandy Harvey, a deaf singer, who is his Golden Buzzer for that season. Right from the word 'go' he is her biggest champion, bubbling over with effusive praise after every performance, and he admits that she has touched him and his emotions in a way very few contestants ever have. It's just ''adorable''.
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** By the time of the Judge Cuts audition, after a museum-theft themed act, everybody loves them. But when Simon is praising them, what does Hero the dog do? He ''runs up to Simon at the judges' table'', as if in appreciation. And then [[CrowningMomentOfFunny runs away when guest judge Chris Hardwick tries to pet him next.]] And then comes back.
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* On June 11, 2017, doctor-singer Brandon Rogers was tragically killed in a car accident, weeks before his audition was set to air. There was some discussion on whether it would be aired after. A full month later, on July 11, the final audition of Season 12 was his, preceded by a message saying that it was his family's request. Brandon blows the judges away with a cover of "[[Music/StevieWonder Ribbon in the Sky]]". As his closing montage of his getting four yeses rolls, the background music is "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" by one of his favorite bands, Music/BoyzIIMen , and the final shot is another message card, reading:
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* On June 11, 2017, doctor-singer Brandon Rogers was tragically killed in a car accident, weeks before his audition was set to air. There was some discussion on whether it would be aired after. A full month later, on July 11, the final audition of Season 12 was his, preceded by a message saying that it was his family's request. Brandon blows the judges away with a cover of "[[Music/StevieWonder [[Music/StevieWonder Ribbon in the Sky]]". Sky]]. As his closing montage of his getting four yeses rolls, the background music is "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" by one of his favorite bands, Music/BoyzIIMen , Music/BoyzIIMen, and the final shot is another message card, reading:
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* On June 11, 2017, doctor-singer Brandon Rogers was tragically killed in a car accident, weeks before his audition was set to air. There was some discussion on whether it would be aired after. A full month later, on July 11, the final audition of Season 12 was his, preceded by a message saying that it was his family's request. Brandon blows the judges away with a cover of "[[Music//StevieWonder "[[Music/StevieWonder Ribbon in the Sky]]". As his closing montage of his getting four yeses rolls, the background music is "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" by one of his favorite bands, Music/BoyzIIMen , and the final shot is another message card, reading:
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* On June 11 2017, a contestant who hadn't been shown yet died in a car accident, when his audition was shown, they saved him for last (which is usually reserved for Golden Buzzer acts), and dedicated the episode in his memory
* Season 12, trainer Sara and her dog Hero perform a pirate themed act that shows off his tricks, and the audience absolutely loves it. But when the time comes for the judges to give their thoughts, while Heidi liked it and wanted to see more, Howie and Mel B were fairly critical and didn't share the same sentiment, causing outrage among the audience and sending the poor girl in tears. But just as it seemed Sara was going to be turned away, who came in to defend her? '''[[MeanBrit Simon]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Cowell]]''', who not only liked her performance, but loved it. And not only did he love it enough to defend her and tell her he sees something great in her and Hero, but he also got Howie to change his votes, giving her the three majority votes needed to advance to the next round.
* Season 12, trainer Sara and her dog Hero perform a pirate themed act that shows off his tricks, and the audience absolutely loves it. But when the time comes for the judges to give their thoughts, while Heidi liked it and wanted to see more, Howie and Mel B were fairly critical and didn't share the same sentiment, causing outrage among the audience and sending the poor girl in tears. But just as it seemed Sara was going to be turned away, who came in to defend her? '''[[MeanBrit Simon]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Cowell]]''', who not only liked her performance, but loved it. And not only did he love it enough to defend her and tell her he sees something great in her and Hero, but he also got Howie to change his votes, giving her the three majority votes needed to advance to the next round.
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* On June 11 11, 2017, a contestant who hadn't been shown yet died doctor-singer Brandon Rogers was tragically killed in a car accident, when weeks before his audition was shown, they saved him set to air. There was some discussion on whether it would be aired after. A full month later, on July 11, the final audition of Season 12 was his, preceded by a message saying that it was his family's request. Brandon blows the judges away with a cover of "[[Music//StevieWonder Ribbon in the Sky]]". As his closing montage of his getting four yeses rolls, the background music is "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" by one of his favorite bands, Music/BoyzIIMen , and the final shot is another message card, reading:
--> [[InMemoriam Brandon Rogers. October 30, 1987- June 11, 2017.]] [[{{Tearjerker}} Thank you forlast (which is usually reserved for Golden Buzzer acts), and dedicated the episode in his memory
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* In Season 12, trainer Sara and her dog Heroperform performed a pirate themed act that shows showed off his tricks, and the audience absolutely loves loved it. But when the time comes came for the judges to give their thoughts, while Heidi liked it and wanted to see more, Howie and Mel B were fairly critical and didn't share the same sentiment, causing outrage among the audience and sending the poor girl in tears. But just as it seemed Sara was going to be turned away, who came in to defend her? '''[[MeanBrit Simon]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Cowell]]''', who not only liked her performance, but loved it. And not only did he love it enough to defend her and tell her he sees something great in her and Hero, but he also got Howie to change his votes, giving her the three majority votes needed to advance to the next round.
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* In a way, Tapeface. His performances after his initial audition always involve judge or audience participation. In fact, the only judge he didn't touch was Simon. Also, for the final act, he got Victor Kee, Brian Justin Crum, Ekoe from Linkin' Bridge, and Jon Dorenbos to make a human table and even took a selfie of it. All of his acts are also ''very'' funny.
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* In a way, Tapeface. His performances after his initial audition always involve judge or audience participation. In fact, the only judge he didn't touch was Simon. This serve to humanize the judges. Also, for the final act, he got Victor Kee, Brian Justin Crum, Ekoe from Linkin' Bridge, and Jon Dorenbos to make a human table and even took a selfie of it. All of his acts are also ''very'' funny.
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* After a successful audition from a music group of high school students, Mel B wants to know about the crush one person mentioned earlier, said person repeats a scene from The Office and brings out a coffee pot which his crush opens with a note asking her to prom, and she says yes.
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** Speaking of judges consoling contestants, crossdressing comedian Scott Heier from Season 10 completely bombs, forgetting his entire set, during Judge Cuts week after having an extremely successful audition. When backstage in tears, Howard Stern comes to talk to him and give encouragement, telling him that although he may not be ready for AGT this season, to not give up and continue on.
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* Season 10, comedian Drew Lynch shares the story of his extremely debilitating stutter, caused by a sports injury, how his girlfriend works three jobs in order to support his dream of being a comedian, and mentions that (paraphrasing), the person he was would never talk to the person he is today. After giving a successful performance during auditions, Howie Mandel picks Drew as his Golden Buzzer act, immediately sending him to the quarter finals. In response, Drew falls down on stage in tears, and it's difficult not to feel something for him.
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** Not to ignore the other openly gay tenor of this season, Branden James is similar to Allen in that his parents were not accepting of his sexual orientation, with the difference in that he at least had ''some'' support from them. (James' mother did see him perform at his audition.) Since his great audition performance, Branden has reconciled with his mother and father who did felt sorry for the way they've treated him in the past.
* In Season 9 Anna Clendening, a guitar player and singer, came on to perform. Hearing she has an anxiety and depression disorder, Howie, having an anxiety order himself, says he knows it can be hard for people to understand how difficult their lives can be and encourages her to pretend she's just in her room to help her cope. After she gives a beautiful performance, he comes on stage to make sure she's alright and hug her.
* In Season 9 Anna Clendening, a guitar player and singer, came on to perform. Hearing she has an anxiety and depression disorder, Howie, having an anxiety order himself, says he knows it can be hard for people to understand how difficult their lives can be and encourages her to pretend she's just in her room to help her cope. After she gives a beautiful performance, he comes on stage to make sure she's alright and hug her.
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* In Season9 9: Anna Clendening, a guitar player and singer, came on to perform. Hearing she has an anxiety and depression disorder, Howie, having an anxiety order himself, says he knows it can be hard for people to understand how difficult their lives can be and encourages her to pretend she's just in her room to help her cope. After she gives a beautiful performance, he comes on stage to make sure she's alright and hug her.
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* Season eight; after teen magician Collins Key's [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AgoFugM3J4 audition performance]], he gets a standing ovation from the whole audience that brings him to open tears, since he had never gotten such an overwhelmingly and unanimous positive response before.
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** Not to ignore the other openly gay tenor of this season, Branden James is similar to Allen in that his parents were not accepting of his sexual orientation, with the difference in that he at least had ''some'' support from them. (James' mother did see him perform at his audition.) Since his great audition performance, Branden has reconciled with his mother and father (though more so his mother it seems) who did felt sorry for the way they've treated him in the past.
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* Jonathan Allen's Season 8 audition was just one long moment of heartwarming. After revealing that he was kicked out of his house on his 18th birthday for being gay, Jonathan [[CrowningMusicOfAwesome NAILS]] his audition of "Time to Say Goodbye", and get a standing ovation from all four judges. Mel V even tells him that she was fortunate enough to sing with Luciano Pavlotti, who originally performed his song, and she said he would be so proud of Jonathan's performance.
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