A Japanese comedic duo caught the attention of theAmerica’s Got Talentjudges, especiallySofia Vergara, with their audition. Schumacher’s Ryu and Yuya went on stage, as they traveled all the way from Japan to showcase their unique talent onthe reality competition series. Schumacher revealed that they’d beendoing their act for 10 years before auditioning, and it seems like it paid off as the duo received a Golden Buzzer-worthy performance.
When the duo were told to start their act, many people, including the audience, judges, and Terry Crews were puzzled about what was happening. It turns out, that their actconsists of quick transformationsas Ryu changes his appearance to a dog, zebra, and unicorn. The unicorn act is a live recreation of their viral TikTok video, which generated over 15 million views, where this mystical creature transformation was able to pop balloons with its horn.
The audition ends with both Ryu and Yuya forming into a giraffe using both their bodies. According to Schumacher, this isthe first time they performed their routine outside of Japan, and it seems like it received the appreciation of an international audience as their audition received a standing ovation.
Schumacher Earns Golden Buzzer on ‘AGT’
Schumacher’s audition received lots of praise from the judges as the duo received numerous comments, such as it was “really funny” and “genius.” Vergara went on the mic, stating that she was confused as she had no idea how to describe the act. But despite all that, she pressed the golden buzzer, saying their act deserved it and that it was “the most fun thing we’ve had all day, all week”. The Japanese duo fell to their knees in shock and disbelief.
There have been ahandful of Golden Buzzer performances lately during this year’s season ofAmerica’s Got Talent. During last week’s audition,a 14-year-old boy received praise from the judgesand received a golden buzzer fromHowie Mandel. And before that, a9-year-old girl got a similar reaction, withHeidi Klumpressing the buzzer.
America’s Got Talentseason 19 airs onNBCevery Tuesday and is available to stream on Peacock.
America’s Got Talent
A popular talent show where contestants from all walks of life compete for a chance to win a substantial cash prize and the title of America’s most talented performer. Acts include singers, dancers, magicians, comedians, and other unique talents, all performing in front of a panel of judges and a live audience. Each episode includes auditions, judge deliberations, and audience reactions, leading up to live shows where viewers can vote for their favorites.
