Maya Neelakantan, a 10-year-old girl from India, stunned the judges of "America's Got Talent" with an unexpected and electrifying rendition of Papa Roach's "Last Resort" on her electric guitar.
The contestants on "America's Got Talent" continue to amaze, with 10-year-old Maya Neelakantan delivering a performance that left the judges speechless. During Tuesday's episode, the young Indian girl took to the stage and captivated the audience with her rendition of Papa Roach's "Last Resort."
Maya began her act with a slower, more traditional song, before effortlessly transitioning into the heavy metal tune. Her energy and confidence left the judges in awe. "Are you sure you're 10 years old?" exclaimed Sofia Vergara. "Your energy, your confidence. A perfect audition. Amazing."
10-Year-Old Electric Guitar Prodigy Electrifies 'AGT' Judges with Heavy Metal Performance
Howie Mandel couldn't resist asking about the inspiration behind Maya's performance. "Alex Jones from Tool and Gary Holt, the guitarist from Exodus and Slayer," she revealed. Mandel responded, "Well, I think you just picked yourself up a viral moment."
Heidi Klum echoed the sentiment, stating, "Everyone in this room loved what you just did. You should be very proud of yourself." Simon Cowell praised Maya's unexpected transformation. "You just weren't expecting this," he said. "You were so shy, and you're 10! And then you turned into, like, this rock goddess."
10-Year-Old Electric Guitar Prodigy Electrifies 'AGT' Judges with Heavy Metal Performance
Cowell added, "That is the beginning of a career, which I always say, ‘Make noise among the noise.’ And you just did that." Maya's performance earned her a standing ovation from the judges and the audience.
This season of "AGT" has been full of surprises, with Cowell making show history by pressing the Golden Buzzer twice in one episode earlier this month. The Golden Buzzer sends contestants straight to the live shows, and Cowell used it on Chicago-based singer Liv Warfield and drone light show group Sky Elements.
10-Year-Old Electric Guitar Prodigy Electrifies 'AGT' Judges with Heavy Metal Performance
In a shocking turn of events, Cowell pressed the Golden Buzzer for the second time during Maya's performance. After discussing logistics with production, the rules for season 19 were changed on the spot. Judges now have two opportunities to press the Golden Buzzer for acts they think are deserving of a spot on the live shows.
Maya Neelakantan's electrifying performance left an unforgettable mark on "America's Got Talent." Her talent, energy, and confidence are sure to take her far in the competition.
10-Year-Old Electric Guitar Prodigy Electrifies 'AGT' Judges with Heavy Metal Performance
