"America's Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum reveals to Fox News Digital that an emotional drone performance during the semifinals left her in tears and her eyelashes falling off.
"America's Got Talent" judge Heidi Klum has shared her heartfelt response to the emotional drone performance by Sky Elements during the semifinals. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Klum described the experience as "really tough to watch."
Tears Flow on 'AGT' as Judges React to Heartfelt Drone Performance
"It was tough to watch and not have tears coming down my face," Klum admitted. "And with that, all my eyelashes came off... it was so amazing... making us all emotional."
Sky Elements' outdoor drone performance illuminated the sky and told the moving story of Preston Ward's late infant daughter, Briley Rose. The tribute featured a giant rose and butterflies, leaving the judges and audience in tears. Simon Cowell was left speechless, while Howie Mandel expressed his heartbreak.
Tears Flow on 'AGT' as Judges React to Heartfelt Drone Performance
"The drone show. My God. That broke me," Mandel told Fox News Digital. "It's like heartbreaking and wonderful at the same time."
Mandel reflected on the performance's emotional impact, noting its significance on the anniversary of September 11th. "I'm a parent, and I'm a human... I live here in America. It checked so many boxes. Mostly just sadness, tears and all that."
Tears Flow on 'AGT' as Judges React to Heartfelt Drone Performance
Sky Elements revealed that Cowell had advised them to focus on emotion in their performance.
"Simon told us after the quarterfinals that he wants us to bring the emotion in to make him cry," they said. "I'm super happy that we were able to do that. I wasn't expecting him to be speechless, though."
Tears Flow on 'AGT' as Judges React to Heartfelt Drone Performance
The act garnered an "outpouring" of support, with Sky Elements remarking, "It was just the perfect moment and the perfect day for that story to be told because it's a day of remembrance... so many people struggled on that day."
The remaining six acts will join the four Live Show Golden Buzzers in the finale on September 17th. "America's Got Talent" will crown its new champion on September 24th on NBC.
Tears Flow on 'AGT' as Judges React to Heartfelt Drone Performance
