Show «America's Got Talent» returns with the premiere of its 21st season on June 2, and NBC released a recording of one of the auditions before the show even started. Young singer Lai Noel made a huge impression on judges Simon Cowell, Mel B, Sofia Vergara, and Howie Mandel.
Lai performed Sienna Spiro's "Die on This Hill" and received a standing ovation. Cowell even gave her the Golden Buzzer, meaning she would automatically be selected for the live broadcast.
Vergara was about to press the Golden Buzzer for Lai, but Cowell told her not to, then took the initiative and claimed the teenager for himself! Scroll down to learn more about the season 21 contestant.
Who is Lai Noel?
Lai is a student and aspiring singer. At the audition in AGT She was accompanied by her parents, who also manage her public social media accounts. Lai frequently posts videos of herself performing cover versions of songs on social media and has also performed at local festivals, events, karaoke bars, and other venues.
On her decision to audition for AGT Lai told the judges, "I think I was better prepared this year. I definitely improved my performances and gained more confidence." She admitted she was "excited" and "nervous" before going on stage.
Cowell told her, "Lia, should I tell you honestly what I think? Words are superfluous." He then stood up and pressed the Golden Buzzer, after which Vergara told Mel B, "I was going to do it. I told him I was going to do it!" Mel warned Vergara, "No! Don't tell him!"«
How old is Lai Noel?
At the time of auditioning for the show America's Got Talent , which was filmed earlier this year, Lai was 14 years old.
Where is Lai Noel from?
Lai is originally from Texas, as she revealed during her audition. on AGT .
Premiere of the 21st season of the show «America's Got Talent» airs Tuesday, June 2 at 8/7c on NBC.
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