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Learn more- A third week of "America's Got Talent" auditions kicked off with the show's typical, odd approach of having its host inflate the show's viewership numbers, with Nick Cannon saying that 46 million "people" have watched the show since the start of the season. That, of course, adds the audience from show to show, which is likely the same 11 million, or so, people every time.
The auditions touched down in Los Angeles, where they were sure to find some talent -- right?
"Nasty Nate" Watkins was the first to try out, and he promised charisma and "sex appeal," which was a bad sign from the outset. He said he stays "at home with my mother" for a living. As soon as he started singing Tina Turner's "Simply the Best," the crowd hit him with a chorus of boos, letting him know he wasn't. The Hoff called it "simply the worst."
A group of bad acts followed, including a "one-man instrument," a mime (who used a piece of paper as a prop), and the "world's fastest poet." The first batch of contestants were so bad, they had Sharon Osbourne hoping the talent would arrive some time after lunch. Hasselhoff even donned his "Baywatch" lifeguard jacket in hopes of salvaging something positive out of L.A.
The next act up was a couple from San Francisco calling themselves "Footworks Fitness," who turned a step aerobics step into a drum. They tapped around on it for a few moments before the judges all buzzed them and voted them off the stage. Yet more bad auditions followed, including a kite flier whose kite wouldn't fly, a bad breakdancing duo, a guy dressed as a monkey, and a rapper who ripped his shirt off.
The final audition of the first day in L.A. was Terri Willis , a nurse-turned-singer who appeared to be vying for "America's Got Talent's" version of Susan Boyle ... until she started singing. She was so bad, Piers and Sharon hit their buzzers and walked out to end the first day in L.A. Piers called it "the worst day in the history of 'America's Got Talent.'"
The judges arrived the next day, hoping a new sunrise would results in a new batch of talent.
The first act of the second day was 17-year-old singer BRI, who was looking for some approval from "rock chick" Sharon. She sang and played on keyboard, "Burnin' Up," by The Jonas Brothers. More than 25 minutes into the one-hour show, Nick declared, "Finally, some talent in Los Angeles." Sharon said it was refreshing that she had her own identity and wasn't mimicking anyone else. With three "yes" votes, she was on her way back to her hometown of Las Vegas -- but for the next round of "America's Got Talent."
A dance group of kids, ages 6 to 9, "TJ & The Little Mamas," took the stage to show off their moves. The crowd certainly enjoyed the upbeat change of pace. The judges did, too, and put the little dancers through to Vegas.
More talented acts followed, including a fire eater named Miss Germany; aerial performer and violinist Janice Martin; and a "cartoon-style popping act" named The Scott Brothers.
Another dance act went through to Vegas before 55-year-old Monsieur Pedicure claiming he had a unique style of dancing, which is rarely a good sign. He put a wig on his toe and tried to make it dance. It didn't work. "You know what?" The Hoff said. "Every time I think the worst act in history is on our show, you are definitely Number 1."
Husband and wife duo Mario Ferrera and his wife Jenny came out promising a dangerous act that could possibly kill Mario. With his scantily clad wife at his side, Mario juggled chainsaws that were turned on, firing up the crowd. The Hoff called it sexy and dangerous, and Piers said Mario looked like he was born to perform in Vegas. With the judges' votes done, The Hoff declared, "Sexy and dangerous, you're going to Vegas!"
Lawrence Beaman was a bundle of nerves before he took the stage, but he wowed the crowd with his booming, deep, bass voice, singing "Old Man River." Lawrence became emotional as soon as he finished, and the judges immediately called him classy. Piers teased the crowd, saying he wasn't sure how much they liked him, which prompted them to cheer even louder than they'd already been cheering. Three "yeses" sent Lawrence to Vegas.
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