A Passionate Recap of America’s Got Talent Season 11 Finale

And the Winner of America’s Got Talent Season 11 is…

As Nick Cannon uttered those suspenseful words, I could only imagine the whirlwind of emotions coursing through the contestants’ minds. It’s the season eleven finale of America’s Got Talent, and the pressure is palpable.

The top ten acts that performed truly brought their A-games. I was particularly captivated by Tape Face’s performance with Brian Justin Crum, Viktor Kee, Jon Dorenbos, and a member from Linkin’ Bridge. However, I couldn’t help but feel sympathy for the last four contestants, as they had to balance themselves lying on their backs in mid-air.

The Clairvoyants Mesmerize and Paula Abdul Joins the Fun

The Clairvoyant’s act was as mesmerizing as ever, as they predicted randomly chosen lottery numbers. It was also a delightful surprise to see Paula Abdul take part in the act. The former American Idol judge then assisted Jon Dorenbos with his performance, which had a bit of a rocky start but ultimately worked out in the end. Stevie Nicks’ rendition of the song Landslide was nothing short of amazing. I found myself singing along with her as she performed.

When I watched the segment about Howie Mandel’s past as a famous dancer, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes – in an amused fashion, of course. This is Howie Mandel we’re talking about; the man is always doing something quirky and entertaining. I especially enjoyed watching Heidi Klum and Mel B teach Howie how to dance. It would make more sense, however, if Mel B were the one teaching Howie, given that Heidi used to be a model and not a dancer.

Nick Cannon’s Fashion Statement and the Top Five Acts

I also noticed something different about Nick Cannon in tonight’s finale. He wore a white turban on his head. There were question marks floating around my head as I tried to figure out why. Though the obvious answer is that it’s a fashion statement. Nick tends to have some interesting fashion choices right down to his sparkling shoes.

When the top five acts were chosen, I was surprised to see Viktor Kee and Laura Bretan head home. They were phenomenal acts that deserved to go all the way. I guess America thought differently. If it were up to me, I would have Viktor, Laura, Jon, The Clairvoyants, and Brian Justin Crum in the top five.

Grace VanderWaal Takes Home the Prize

Now comes the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Who will win the million-dollar prize and the headline show in Las Vegas? Grace VanderWaal! To be honest, I thought that The Clairvoyants would be the winners because they have a greater stage presence than Grace. That, and I would definitely see them in Vegas. Congratulations to Grace, and don’t go spending that million dollars in one place! See you next year, AGT!

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