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America's Got Talent final, part 1: The Top 4 perform


Here's what judges Piers Morgan, Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne said:

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr - Singer

He performs a rendition of the Frank Sinatra classic 'My Way', earning him a standing ovation from the audience and judges alike. "What a moment!" exclaims Piers, congratulating him for coming a long way and yet saving such an amazing performance until the very end. Piers adds that it was "the marker" to beat and totally a million dollar performance.

The song gives Sharon goosebumps, as it had "so much emotion", displayed his big vocal range and avoided playing it safe. Howie thinks that he may have "sealed the deal" with that performance because it was just that good.

Team iLuminate - Technology dance group

The troupe performs a high-energy light and dance routine choreographed to a remix of Calvin Harris' 'I Feel So Close To You'. They also receive a standing ovation. Sharon thinks it's "incredible" that the act came from such a small idea and is now about technology, creativity and someone with a vision. She also thinks that the group is a perfect example of why America's Got Talent is different from other talent shows.

Howie loves that it was fascinating and original and that they also deserve to win, adding that they may be at a disadvantage as they are a group rather than an individual who can connect with viewers. However, he urges America to vote for them. Piers says that they are what the show and the country is about as they're young and have original ideas that could help propel society forward. "That was superb!" he adds.

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PopLyfe - Band

The group gives a lively melody of several of Queen's greatest hits including 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are The Champions'. Howie thinks that they definitely have what it takes, but worries that they got too emotional and the notes were not as good as they could have been.

Piers admits that some of the singing was shaky and was "a bit crazy" but thinks it is part of their magic as a group and encourages them not to be disheartened. Sharon insists that lead singer Kehlani is "a star" and that while her singing wasn't perfect tonight, her passion was evident and that may work to their advantage.

Silhouettes - Shadow dance group

The group performs a routine set to Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World'. Piers is glad that they were the final act to perform, claiming that the best was saved for last.

Sharon calls it inspirational and beautiful, and hopes that everyone will vote for them tonight. Howie thinks it had the perfect ending and that it couldn't have gone better, also encouraging America to try and decide who to vote for.

The episode also included a performance from America's Got Talent Season 2 winner, the singer, ventriloquist, comedian and impressionist Terry Fator.

America's Got Talent concludes on Wednesday at 8/7c on NBC.

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