Hakuna Matata Acrobats Got First Ever Live Show Golden Buzzer on AGT; Enters Finale

  • Alice
  • Estimated read time 2 min read
  • 14/08/2024
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Hakuna Matata Acrobats wowed the America’s Got Talent (AGT) Season 19 judges and audience during the August 13 episode with their striking balancing act. This unique act helped them win the first-ever Live Show Golden Buzzer.

Hakuna Matata Acrobatics, a Tanzanian acrobatic group, performed an act that involved intricate balancing acts on rolling platforms. This act impressed all four judges: Sofía Vergara, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Heidi Klum. They praised the act for its difficulty, danger, and perfection level.

As a result of winning the Live Show Golden Buzzer, Hakuna Matata Acrobatics advances directly to the finale. This season introduces a new format where each judge can use a Live Show Golden Buzzer during the quarterfinals to send an act straight to the finals. The buzzer twist adds eagerness to the live shows and offers an additional opportunity for exceptional acts to advance in the competition.

Now, the Live Show Golden Buzzer recipient will perform on the two-night finale, scheduled for September 17 and 24, 2024.

Who are Hakuna Matata Acrobats?

Hakuna Matata Acrobats is a four-member male acrobatic group from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The acrobatic group performs an act that involves impressive balancing acrobatics and tricks. The group is famous for its thrilling and death-defying routines. Moreover, the group performs its acts with a smile and humor.

Who said what?

Simon Cowell

“The is one of the most difficult, dangerous acts we have seen on a live show. It felt to me like you have arrived.” He adds, “I just think for the future, if I was your friend, it might be time to separate. Not in real life.”

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Heidi Klum

“It’s death defying what you do. On top of it you are doing it on a roller baller. You guys are incredible.”

Sofia

‘This is definitely one of the most ambitious acts I’ve seen on AGT. I can see the difference from the audition. You guys deserve to be here. I don’t think you guys need any help from anyone. But regardless I’m going to have to do this.”

Howie Mandel

“That was amazing, so energetic.”

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