They say every dog has its day, but one pup featured on America’s Got Talent has something else—four standing ovations from the Judges.
The Israeli-born Roni Sagi and her beloved border collie, Rhythm, bow-wowed judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel with a canine routine so impressive that it brought everyone to their feet. Cowell couldn’t help but compare Roni and Rhythm’s dancing Act to the unforgettable AGT Season 18 winners, Adrian Stoica and Hurricane.
Comparison to Past Winners
Cowell asked if Roni and her trusted companion could top the former. Adrian is a friend of ours, and we love him and Hurricane
Roni explained. But we are doing something really different.
The Backstory of Rhythm
Roni told AGT producers she grew up around dogs and took in the 2-and-a-half-year-old black and white border collie in February 2022. I guess all the judges are so, like, fascinated with you guys because, you know, for them, this is something so different and exciting. For me, you guys have to do something spectacular…. And that was spectacular!
Sofia Vergara expressed delight during Roni and Rhythm’s act.
The Stunning Performance
The duo performed a seamless dance to Sia’s version of “California Dreamin’,” as made popular on the soundtrack for the 2015 film San Andreas. The cover is a remake of the 1965 classic by The Mamas & the Papas. Their routine was synchronized and precise, with Rhythm weaving between Roni’s legs as she gracefully danced. At one point, Rhythm made the live audience erupt in applause when completing a back flip in the air.
Judges’ Reactions
Cowell was visibly stunned. I thought it was amazing. I have never seen anything like that
Vergara mentioned. For Cowell, it was better than he imagined. This was a level up. Genuinely, a level up.
Klum praised the routine from start to finish. I love it
, she said. Mandel remarked it was energetic and ballet-like. The performance ended with yes votes across the board from all judges.
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