Howie Mandel, Nick Cannon, Piers Morgan, and Sharon Osbourne in America's Got Talent (2006)

Nick Cannon in America's Got Talent (2006)

Ashleigh Dejon and Michael Lipari in America's Got Talent (2006)

Sharon Osbourne in America's Got Talent (2006)

Nick Cannon

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Ashleigh Dejon

The next batch of Americas Got Talent semifinalists each had 90 seconds to impress the judges and America in an effort to remain in the million-dollar competition. Host Nick Cannon wasted no time in getting to the action.

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The next batch of Americas Got Talent semifinalists each had 90 seconds to impress the judges and America in an effort to remain in the million-dollar competition. Host Nick Cannon wasted no time in getting to the action.

Alice Tan Ridley: The former New York subway singer, and mother of Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe, vowed to give it her all because she knew the opportunity in her hands at the age of 57. She said Whitney Houstons I Have Nothing. Piers Morgan said that in a big year for singers, Alice gave an incredibly strong performance. Sharon Osbourne said it had been so long since Ive heard that song sung that way. She said she had goosebumps, and said, from one 57-year-old to another, Alice looked fabulous. Howie said Alice has touched the heart of America. 

Haspop: The French street dancer who left his family behind to follow his dream, was intent to tell more stories through his dancing, and thats what Sharon said she wanted to see. It was an odd little scene, in which Haspop did some give-and-take with action on the screen behind him. Piers buzzed him near the end. Sharon said she respected the way he tried to step up the sophistication of the performance, but somehow it didnt work for me. Howie disagreed, and said there werent a lot of dancers that could do what he did, and that the video brought it to a whole new level. Piers said it was all a little bit over my head and said he would have preferred to see Haspop dance more rather than see some guy on the screen behind him.

Maestro Alexander Bui: The piano whiz said it was the best feeling he ever had when he learned he was still in the competition. This week, he promised hed bring a combination of classical style and pop music. Howie buzzed him about halfway through. Howie tried to explain himself while Piers wondered, How could you do that? Howie said Alexanders talent was unquestioned, but its apples and oranges in comparison to the other acts in the competition. Piers called Howie an ignoramus. Piers said that Alexander was one of the most brilliant performers weve had. Sharon said it was the most difficult piece to play and said it was very exciting. Howie was booed again when he said it just wasnt as exciting as other acts.

Michael Lipari & Ashleigh Dejon: The aerial dancers who shocked everyone with their last performance said they were going to try to win Americas hearts this time. Their intense routine, which featured them in angelic roles in the clouds pleading for each others love. Piers said there werent any big stunts, but he wondered whether they were needed at all because he really liked the performance. Sharon agreed and said she really loved it. Howie said it was scary and his heart was racing as he wanted them picking each other up. Howie said he knew Piers didnt get it, but Im a cultural ignoramus and I think it was great.

Michael Grasso: The cool illusionist who stunned the judges with his most recent performance, talked about having had three kidney transplants -- one from his mother and two from different cousins. He pulled another switcheroo with an assistant in a covered cage. Sharon thought it was sensational and asked, How on Earth do you do that?! Howie said he loved magic and said it was fabulous. Piers said Michael was an interesting one, and that he has something going with the act. You are becoming a world-class magic act right in front of us, Piers added.

Debra Romer: The young, blond singer whod run away from home at 17 and said her dream was to not wait tables. In her intro package, she recalled the day she left and cried. She wanted to show people she was strong. She sang To Make You Feel My Love. Howie said it was nice, but wasnt as moved as he would like to have been. Then, he was booed again, and reminded the crowd that he was a cultural ignoramus. Piers agreed with Howie and said that even though Debra has come along way, it didnt wow him the way other acts had. Sharon said she wanted to see something that was larger than life, and that Debra had to light up this stage, and tonight you didnt.

Studio One Young Beast Society: The only remaining dance crew remaining in the competition said they wanted to be where the Jabbawockees have come, with a show in Vegas. They vowed to bring more tricks than ever. They did it, and earned a standing ovation. Piers said, That is what entertaining is all about. He said they proved what you can do when you put the hours in. Sharon also loved it and said America would love it, too. Howie agreed with everyone and said he loved the energy and the recklessness with which they danced. He then said his only criticism was with their name, saying it wasnt catchy enough. It should be Studio Two Young Beast Society.

Jeremy VanSchoonhoven: The bike stuntman said he auditioned for the showing after having known ventriloquist Terry Fator from when theyd done shows together. He was worried he hadnt had enough time to practice. In rehearsal, he took a big fall -- the worst hed suffered in six years. He went to the hospital to get checked out. He made it to the show, though. He got tripped up on one of his smaller tricks early in the routine, but he pushed through and made it to the big finale without a buzz. Then, from the top of what had to be a 20-foot platform, he hopped down, keeping one wheel in the air while landing on a log. Sharon loved it and, after getting a rundown of Jeremys injuries, she said, Evel Knievel has nothing on you. She asked America to vote for him. Howie said Sharon sounded like she was running a telethon for Jeremy. Piers said Jeremys perseverance after the big fall in rehearsals and the small mistake at the start during the live show was remarkable. Most people would have given up, Piers said.

Nathaniel Kenyon: The singer said he was motivated by his family, which needs him to support it. Piers buzzed him about halfway through. Howie said the audience likes Nathaniel and he has the package to be a pop star, but its not as exciting as other things weve seen. Piers said all the judges and the crowd like him, however, tonights been an incredible semifinal and he couldnt justify giving Nathaniel a place in the top 10 based on too many missed notes. Sharon said, luckily for Nathaniel, Piers doesnt have to decide because its up to Amerca. She said the young girls were going to love him. 

Murray: The illusionist said he came from a family of railway workers, and his act tonight would be a tribute to his family. He said it was the largest trick ever done on the show, and that he didnt think there was enough room in the top 10 for two illusionists. He made a 24-foot, steel train disappear. Piers said he was a little bored by the chatter (Murray spoke while the train was disappearing). Sharon said it was fantastic, and that even David Copperfield hadnt done anything as spectacular. Howie called Sharon out on that bit of hyperbole.

Jackie Evancho: The 10-year-old opera singing sensation said she felt like shed won a Grammy the night she wowed the crowd with her voice and they gave her a standing ovation. She did it again and the crowd responded just the same. Sharon had to give her comments over the screaming crowd, and she told Jackie that her life will never be the same again because her voice is going to take her all over the world. Howie said Jackie was like an angel from another planet. He called her singing unbelievable. Piers said, This is why we do these shows, noting hes judges thousands of acts and a lot were terrible and some are quite talented. But we have got, in you, a superstar.

Fighting Gravity: The group of frat guys from Virginia Tech said they had to make the decision to take the semester off of school to focus on the competition. They were adding props, scenes and a story to their act. They blew the crowd away again. Howie called them one of his favorite acts, if not his favorite. He said they were the only act that could follow Jackie. Piers agreed with Howie, and said their act was so original and fresh. He said it feels bigger and better every time. He said the American people have got to vote. Sharon said the act is so cool, and it is for all age groups.

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