In an unprecedented move, judge Simon Cowell pressed the coveted Golden Buzzer twice in one episode of 'America's Got Talent,' sending both Chicago-based singer Liv Warfield and drone light show team Sky Elements straight to the live shows.
Step into the gleaming halls of 'America's Got Talent,' where the heat is rising and the judges are buzzing with excitement. During the sizzling episode on Tuesday, history was made when judge Simon Cowell, known for his sharp wit and discerning eye, shattered the show's boundaries by pressing the Golden Buzzer not once but twice.
The first recipient of Cowell's coveted pass to the live shows was Chicago-based singer Liv Warfield. With her band in tow, Warfield unleashed a fiery performance that left Cowell visibly exhilarated. "It wasn't long enough," Cowell exclaimed, his voice tinged with admiration. "It was like being punched in the face by your energy – in a good way. You come on here and... I've got to give you one of these," he declared before sending the room into a frenzy by pressing the Golden Buzzer.
But the surprises were far from over. Later in the episode, a group of six men known as Sky Elements took to the stage, showcasing an awe-inspiring drone light show that left the audience mesmerized. To everyone's astonishment, Cowell once again reached for the Golden Buzzer, triggering a flurry of questions and confusion from production, his fellow judges, and the eager crowd.
"Simon, what are you doing?" a producer inquired, her voice barely audible amidst the pandemonium. Cowell's fellow judges, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel, shared in the bewilderment, with Mandel exclaiming, "You already had one." But Cowell, undeterred, responded with conviction, "It doesn't matter. I had to."
After a brief interruption to consult with production, the rules for season 19 were swiftly amended on the spot. Judges were now officially granted two chances to press the Golden Buzzer, a decision met with a mix of cheers and disbelief.
During the premiere episode last week, Klum used her first Golden Buzzer on 55-year-old janitor and singer Richard Goodall. Goodall's heartfelt rendition of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" resonated deeply with Klum, prompting her to declare, "I really, really feel something when I see you up there... and now this is what I'm going to do for you because I love you."
With the rules now allowing for two Golden Buzzers per judge, the competition just got hotter. Cowell's unprecedented double buzzer has set a new bar, raising the stakes and promising an unforgettable season of 'America's Got Talent.' As the live shows approach, the battle for the ultimate prize will undoubtedly intensify, with both Warfield and Sky Elements poised to unleash their full potential on the world stage.
