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Ludovico Einaudi

**Ludovico Einaudi** was a pianist act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

Ludovico Maria Enrico Einaudi OMRI (born 23 November 1955) is an Italian pianist and composer. He trained at the Conservatorio Verdi in Milan. Einaudi began his career as a classical composer, and began incorporating other styles and genres—including pop, rock, world music, and folk music.

Einaudi started composing his own music as a teenager, first writing by playing a folk guitar. He began his musical training at the Conservatorio Verdi in Milan, obtaining a diploma in composition in 1982. That same year he took an orchestration class taught by Luciano Berio and was awarded a scholarship to the Tanglewood Music Festival. According to Einaudi, "[Luciano] Berio did some interesting work with African vocal music and did some arrangements of Beatles songs, and he taught me that there is a sort of dignity inside music. I learnt orchestration from him and a very open way of thinking about music." He also learned by collaborating with musicians such as Ballaké Sissoko from Mali and Djivan Gasparian from Armenia. His music is ambient, meditative and often introspective, drawing on minimalism and contemporary pop.

Einaudi composed the scores for a number of films and trailers, including This Is England, The Intouchables and I'm Still Here, the TV miniseries Doctor Zhivago, and Acquario in 1996, for which he won the Grolla d'oro for best soundtrack. He has also released a number of solo albums of piano and orchestra, notably I Giorni in 2001, Nightbook in 2009, and In a Time Lapse in 2013. Taranta Project, a collaborative album, was released in May 2015, and Elements was released in October 2015. [1]

## Preliminary

Ludovico Einaudi's preliminary performance in Episode BC05 consisted of playing his song, "Elegy for the Arctic", an original piece made with the message to preserve the Arctic Ocean, on the piano. Mike and Pennies gave him standing ovations. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to Judge Cuts, eliminating him from the competition instead of William Close.
Barry and Stuart

**Barry and Stuart** was a Magician Duo act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in Judge Cuts.

## Background

Barry and Stuart (Barry Jones and Stuart MacLeod) are two Scottish BAFTA nominated magicians and comedians whose work has been seen on television and on stage around the world. The double act are known for their comically dark performing style, for taking as inspiration the accounts of Biblical miracles and faking paranormal phenomena to form the basis for some of their illusions.

They won The Next Great Magician in 2016.

## Preliminary

Barry and Stuart's preliminary performance in Episode BC03 consisted of regurgitating various drinks from their mouths requested by audience members. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh gave the duo standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Judge Cuts along with Justin Flom, instead of Shin Lim. However, Fresh chose to use his save, sending the duo to the Judge Cuts.

## Judge Cuts

Barry and Stuart's Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC08 consisted of performing a series of illusions including making a goldfish appear in a bowl of water, pulling a needle through a fake tongue, and balancing on the edge of a sword, all with a narrative of a powerful sorcerer. Mike, Saf, guest judge Luke and Fresh all gave the duo standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Quarterfinals, eliminating the duo from the competition.
Alex Hooper

**Alex Hooper** was a stand-up comedian act from Season 15. He was eliminated in the Judge Cuts.

## Background

Alex Hooper was sculpted in Baltimore, MD. As a troubled weirdo, he tried on many hats before realizing only comedy could tame his hair. On stage he is known for his clever writing, fearless style, rampant energy, and sickeningly positive attitude. He has appeared on Comedy Central (Roast Battle 2, Corporate), Fox's New Girl, TVLand, Nickelodeon, and most importantly, The Bad Girls Club. His 2018 Album "Hugs. Drugs. Pugs." hit #1 on Amazon and #3 on ITunes Best Selling Comedy Records. Also in 2018 his Pug Yoga Calendar was featured on The Ellen Show. Funny Or Die named him one of the 15 Funniest Comics to Follow. Good Deed Seats included him in their list of The 40 Best Up & Coming Comedians. He created CRAVE, a unique comedy and dance party experience. Named one of LA Weekly's Best of 2013, CRAVE has also been recognized by The LA Times and Thrillist. [1]
Episode BC03

**Episode BC03** is the third episode of *FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions*, and the third episode of the series. It is the third of five preliminary episodes. One act advanced directly to the Quarterfinals, 14 acts advanced to Judge Cuts, and 10 were eliminated. It came after Episode BC02, and before Episode BC04.

Saf got to use the golden buzzer this week.
Episode BC15

**Episode BC014** is the first Semifinal episode of FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. 12 acts performed for the judges, and 5 moved on to the Finals. The acts that placed in 5th and 6th place in the voting were put in the Judges Choice, in which the main judges voted for the last act they wanted to see in the Finals. It came after Episode BC014 and before Episode BC016.
Freelusion

**Freelusion** is a Multimedia Dance Group act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. They were runner-up in the competition.

## Background

Since Freelusion was established in 2009, its primary goal has been to satisfy its customers by delivering premium-quality solutions to all challenges concerning 3D projection mapping, interactive projection mapping, and augmented reality. They have produced hundreds of enchanting shows for commercial and private events all over the globe from Tokyo to Los Angeles, and have come away with several prestigious awards. Fueled by the hard work and immense talent of its team, Freelusion has grown into a market-leading household name and now operates multiple offices worldwide. [1]

## Judge Cuts

Freelusion's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT01 consisted of dancers accompanied by video mapping to portray a man dancing while creating the universe, a landscape and a woman. Mikey, Luke, guest judge KD, Pennies and Fuz all gave the group standing ovations. Their performance was strong enough for the judges to send them to the Quarterfinals instead of Lukas and Aaron.

## Quarterfinals

Freelusion's Quarterfinals performance in Episode OUT08 consisted of dancing with videomapping accompaniment to portray the story of a couple being tempted by greed and vanity from a devilish presence. Mikey, Luke, Pennies and Fuz all gave the group standing ovations. They received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals instead of Karen y Ricardo.

## Semifinals

Freelusion's Semifinals performance in Episode OUT09 consisted of dancing with videomapping accompaniment to continue the previous week's story, with the snake tormenting the couple, the woman falling into a couple, the man swallowing the evil being, and the couple reuniting in heaven, all to an eerie version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Mikey, Luke, Saf and Fuz all gave the group standing ovations. They received enough votes to advance to the Final along with STICKSTOFF, instead of Matt Rife.

## Finals

Freelusion's Final performance in Episode OUT11 consisted of dancing with videomapping accompaniment to continue the previous week's story, with the newly reunited couple dancing with each other, encountering a small machine, and meeting a giant robot that approached the judges' table. Mikey, Luke, Saf and Fuz all gave the group standing ovations.
Jaboukie Young-White

**Jaboukie Young-White** was a Stand-Up Comedian act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. He was eliminated in the Judge Cuts.

## Background

Jaboukie Young-White is an American stand-up comedian and writer. He has been a correspondent for *The Daily Show* since October 2018.

Young-White performed stand-up for the first time at an open mic night when he was 19; he was hired for his first stand-up gig when he was 21. He continued to perform stand-up at several bars and clubs around Chicago and New York City, and was a finalist at the 2016 NYC Devil Cup Stand Up Festival.

## Judge Cuts

Jaboukie Young-White's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT03 consisted of performing a comedy routine about his experience while in bible school. Mikey and Fuz gave him standing ovations. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition instead of Ruti Olajugbagbe.
Demi Lovato

**Demi Lovato** was a Singer act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. She finished the competition in 5th place.

## Background

Demetria Devonne Lovato (born August 20, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. She began her career in 2002 appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends, before rising to prominence for portraying Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel musical television film Camp Rock (2008) and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010).

Lovato has released six studio albums: Don't Forget (2008), Here We Go Again (2009), Unbroken (2011), Demi (2013), Confident (2015), and Tell Me You Love Me (2017); all of which debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200. She has earned nine top-20 tracks on the Billboard Hot 100 with "This Is Me", "Here We Go Again", "Send It On", "Skyscraper", "Give Your Heart a Break", "Heart Attack", "Cool for the Summer", "Sorry Not Sorry", and "I Love Me". In total, she has sold over two million albums and 20 million singles in the United States.[8] On television, Lovato has starred as the titular character on Sonny with a Chance (2009–2011), served as a judge and mentor on The X Factor USA in its second and third seasons, and appeared as a recurring character on Glee. Her struggles with several personal issues received significant media attention in the 2010s; in response to which she published the book Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year (2013) and released a YouTube documentary about her life and career, titled Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017).

Lovato is a pop, pop rock, and R&B artist. She has earned numerous awards and nominations, including an MTV Video Music Award, 14 Teen Choice Awards, five People's Choice Awards, and two Latin American Music Awards. She also holds one Guinness World Record and was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2017. Outside the entertainment industry, Lovato is an activist for several social causes. [1]

## Judge Cuts

Demi Lovato's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT02 consisted of singing her song "Stone Cold." Mikey, Luke, guest judge Saf, Pennies and Fuz all gave her standing ovations. Moved by her performance, Mikey pressed his Golden Buzzer for her, sending her straight to the Quarterfinals.

## Quarterfinals

Demi Lovato's Quarterfinals performance in Episode OUT07 consisted of singing her song "Anyone." Mikey, Luke, Pennies and Fuz all gave her standing ovations. She received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals instead of Ruti Olajugbagbe.

## Semifinals

Demi Lovato's Semifinals performance in Episode OUT09 consisted of singing "Tell Me You Love Me." Mikey, Luke, Saf and Fuz all gave her standing ovations. She placed in either 5th or 6th place in the voting. In the Judges' Choice, while Mikey and Luke voted for her, Saf and Fuz did not, resulting in a tie. It was then revealed Demi had placed higher in the voting, sending her to the Finals instead of Barcode Company.

## Finals

Demi Lovato's Final peformance in Episode OUT11 consisted of singing Ray Charles' "You Don't Know Me." Mikey, Luke, Saf and Fuz all gave her standing ovations.
Anthony Vincent

**Anthony Vincent** was a Singer act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

Anthony Vincent came up with the idea for 20 style cover songs while thinking up a way to show the range of what he could produce. The opportunity to work full-time on music projects he once dreamed about became a reality with the success of Ten Second Songs' "Dark Horse" video.

He is the vocalist for a band called Set The Charge and the co-founder of Zedalza Studios. [1]

## Preliminary

Anthony Vincent's preliminary performance in Episode BC05 consisted of singing Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" impersonating 20 different singer and bands' styles, such as Nirvana, Queen, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Metallica, and Pavarotti. Mike and Fresh gave him standing ovations. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to Judge Cuts along with Marc Martel, instead of Dimash.
Brian King Joseph

**Brian King Joseph** was a Electric Violinist act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in the Quarterfinals in the Judges Choice.

## Background

Brian King Joseph is more than just your typical jaw-dropping phenomenal performer. Nicknamed "The King of Violin", BKJ is the Revolutionary Electric Violinist of the 21st Century. A self-taught and self-produced Master of his own craft, the rebellious prodigy seeks to Change the game; bringing a unique, refreshing, modern exciting twist on the timeless instrument. While many of us can get lost in the new digital age of music, BKJ is keeping real music alive. His unmatched skill, speed and phenomenal chops have wowed the Internet, gaining over 15 million views worldwide within the first year.​BKJ has received recognition from Chris Brown, Fetty Wap, Machine Gun Kelly, Keke Palmer, Mike Posner and Snoop Dogg.​A Washington DC Native, BKJ has made a name for himself in the music scene since the age of 4. He has performed with major touring acts such as George Clinton & P Funkadelics, Machine Gun Kelly, He has toured the country with his charting Reggae band Lucky Dub, were personally requested to perform for the Mayor of DC and Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor. He has appeared on hit TV shows such as "MTV Real World" and several commercials. In 2012, he was offered a Full Presidential Scholarship at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.​BKJ was the catalyst and first winner of MTV's latest Music Competition, "Cover of The Month". After receiving over 26 Million claps (likes) within a one-month period, BKJ was personally selected by Mike Posner as the Winner and described as - "a beast [on violin]" -​BKJ consistently collaborates with lifestyle brands, independent designers, and event programmers for both sponsored and private events such as weddings (reception & ceremony), ribbon-cutting events, club openings, private parties etc​Brian King Joseph composes and produces all of his music independently. [1]

## Preliminary

Brian King Joseph's Preliminary performance in Episode BC02 consisted of playing DJ Snake's and Major Lazer's "Lean On" on the electric violin. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. His performance was strong enough for the judges to send him to Judge Cuts instead of Ilana Yahav and Terry Fator.

## Judge Cuts

Brian King Joseph's Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC07 consisted of playing Coldplay's "Something Just Like This" on the electric violin. Mike, Saf, guest judge Smack, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. His performance was strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals.

## Quarterfinals

Brian King Joseph's Quarterfinals performance in Episode BC013 consisted of playing "Centuries" by Fall Out Boy on the electric violin backed by a quartet of dancers. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations.  He finished in either 6th or 7th place in the vote. In the Judges' Choice, although Saf voted for him, Mike, Pennies and Fresh didn't, eliminating him from the competition instead of Tom Cotter.
Alex and Felice

**Alex and Felice** were an Acrobatic Dance Duo act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. They were eliminated in the Judge Cuts, but were brought back as a Wildcard for the Wildcard Round, where they were eliminated again.

## Background

Alex and Felice are an acrobatic dance duo from Germany.

As a duo, Alex & Felice create lots of tension and acrobatic dance emotions on stage. These talented and affectionate dancers create breathtaking highlights with their expressive mixture of expressionist dance, merging elegance and infectious rhythms. The Duo of Alex & Felice is a large enrichment for every DDC performance. Their emotions and charming choreographies enchants every spectator. [1]

## Judge Cuts

Alex and Felice's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT01 consisted of performing an acrobatic dance routine. Mikey, Luke, guest judge KD, Pennies and Fuz all gave the duo standing ovations. However, their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to the Quarterfinals, eliminating them from the competition instead of Brothers of Dance. They were later reinstated as a Wildcard for the Wildcard Round.

## Wildcard Round

Alex and Felice's Wildcard performance in Episode OUT05 consisted of performing another dance routine, this time with less acrobatics. Mikey, Pennies and Fuz all gave them standing ovations. The duo did not receive enough votes to advance to the Quarterfinals, eliminating them from the competition along with Fatmir Mura, instead of The Koi Boys.
Bon Jovi

**Bon Jovi** was a Rock Band act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in the preliminaries, but got saved by Mike, but then were eliminated again in Judge Cuts.

## Background

Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi, pianist and keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, lead guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald. The band's lineup has remained mostly static during its history, with the only exceptions being the 1994 dismissal of bass player Alec John Such, who was unofficially replaced by Hugh McDonald, and the departure of longtime guitarist and co-songwriter Richie Sambora in 2013. Phil X and McDonald both became official members in 2016.

In 1986, Bon Jovi achieved widespread global recognition with their third album, Slippery When Wet.[3] The band's fourth album, New Jersey was equally successful in 1988. After touring and recording non-stop during the late 1980s, the band went on hiatus following the New Jersey Tour in 1990, during which time Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora both released successful solo albums. In 1992, the band returned with the album Keep the Faith. Their 2000 single "It's My Life", which followed a second hiatus, successfully introduced the band to a younger audience. Bon Jovi have been known to use different styles in their music, which has included country for their 2007 album Lost Highway.

Thus far, Bon Jovi has released 13 studio albums, plus six compilations and three live albums. The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling American rock bands of all-time and performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. Bon Jovi was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006. The band was also honored with the Award of Merit at the American Music Awards in 2004, and as songwriters and collaborators, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora were inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009.

On December 13, 2017, it was announced that Bon Jovi will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, after winning the 2017 fan ballot with over 1.1 million votes. Jon Bon Jovi has invited Sambora and Such to appear with the band at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. In later February 2018, it was confirmed that Such and Sambora will perform with the band at the 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

## Preliminary

Bon Jovi's Preliminary performance in Episode BC01 consisted of performing their song "Bad Medicine." Mike, Saf and Pennies gave them standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Judge Cuts along with American Hitmen, but Mike chose to use his save on them, sending them to the Judge Cuts.

## Judge Cuts

Bon Jovi's Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC07 consisted of performing their song "Living on a Prayer." Mike, guest judge Smack and Pennies gave them standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to the Quarterfinals, eliminating them from the competition.
Jon Dorenbos

**Jon Dorenbos** was a Magician act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in the Quarterfinals.

## Background

Jonathan Paul Dorenbos (/ˈdɔːrnbəs/; born July 21, 1980) is a former American football long snapper and magician. He played college football at the University of Texas at El Paso and was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2003. Dorenbos also played for the Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles, with whom he played 11 seasons and played in 162 consecutive games. After getting traded to the New Orleans Saints in the 2017 preseason, it was discovered Dorenbos had an aortic aneurysm that required immediate surgery and ended his career. The trade was rescinded and the Eagles returned the pick to the Saints. The Eagles would go on to win Super Bowl LII that season, and it was announced Dorenbos would get an honorary ring.

Dorenbos has a parallel career as a professional magician. He was a finalist on season 11 of the television program *America's Got Talent*, performing his magic acts. He finished in third place for the season. [1]

## Preliminary

Jon Dorenbos' preliminary performance in Episode BC04 consisted of performing a card trick in which he used different ways in revealing cards numbered in order from Ace to King, and then sorting all of the cards into their four different suits, before revealing a card Fresh chose under a paperclip he placed at the beginning of the act. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. His performance was strong enough for the judges to send him to Judge Cuts instead of Eric Chien and Jibrizy.

## Judge Cuts

Jon Dorenbos' Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC06 consisted of inviting guest judge Fuz to pick a random card from a deck and hide it from Jon. Jon then drew an incorrect card on a notepad, which he then "corrected" by making it look like a full deck. After Fuz revealed his card, Jon created the illusion of the correct card emerging from the deck on the paper. Mike, Saf, Fuz, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. His performance was strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals.

## Quarterfinals

Jon Dorenbos' Quarterfinals performance in Episode BC012 consisted of having a prediction inside of a bottle and setting it aside. Then, all four judges drew a picture on a piece of paper. Jon proceeded to guess correctly which judge drew each drawing. Finally, he put the glass bottle inside of a bag and had Fresh smash the bottle with a hammer. Jon pulled an envelope out and inside of the envelope was a very accurate prediction of Fresh's drawing. A secret second pocket was revealed to have very accurate predictions of the three other judges' drawings. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. He did not receive enough votes to advance to the Semifinals, eliminating him from the competition instead of Kukkiwon.
The Muppets

**The Muppets** was a Singing Puppet Group act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in Judge Cuts.

## Background

The Muppets are an ensemble cast of puppet characters known for their self-aware, burlesque, and meta-referential style of variety-sketch comedy. Created by Jim Henson and his wife Jane Henson in 1955, they are the namesake for the Disney media franchise that encompasses feature films, television series, music recordings, theme park attractions, print publications, merchandising, and other media works associated with the characters.

The Muppets debuted on the television program Sam and Friends, which aired from 1955 to 1961. After appearing on skits in several late night talk shows and advertising commercials during the 1960s, the Muppets began appearing on Sesame Street in 1969. The Muppets attained celebrity status and international recognition through their breakout roles in The Muppet Show (1976–1981), a primetime television series that garnered four Primetime Emmy Award wins and twenty-one nominations during its five-year run. In the late 1970s and into the 1980s, the Muppets diversified into theatrical feature films, including The Muppet Movie (1979), The Great Muppet Caper (1981), and The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984). The Walt Disney Company began involvement with the Muppets in the late 1980s, seeking to acquire the characters from the Jim Henson Company. The Muppets continued their presence in television and film in the 1990s with The Jim Henson Hour (1989), Muppets Tonight (1996–98)—a series continuation of The Muppet Show—and three films, The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), Muppet Treasure Island (1996), and Muppets from Space (1999).

Disney acquired the rights to the Muppets franchise in 2004, allowing the characters to gain broader public exposure than in previous years. Under Disney's control, the Muppets enjoyed revitalized success, starring in two films—The Muppets (2011) and Muppets Most Wanted (2014)—as well as a short-lived primetime television series on ABC.

Throughout their six decades of existence, the Muppets have been regarded as a staple of the entertainment industry and popular culture in the United States, receiving recognition from various cultural institutions and organizations, such as the American Film Institute, Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, Library of Congress, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

## Preliminary

The Muppets' preliminary performance in Episode BC03 consisted of performing the song "Man or Muppet" from their 2011 film. Mike, Saf and Pennies all gave them standing ovations. Their performance was strong enough for the judges to send them to Judge Cuts instead of Gorillaz and Styx.

## Judge Cuts

The Muppets' Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC08 consisted of performing their song "We're Doing a Sequel" from their 2014 film "Muppet's Most Wanted." Mike gave them a standing ovation. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Quarterfinals, eliminating them from the competition.
Peter Buka

**Peter Buka** was a Pianist act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. He was eliminated in Judge Cuts.

## Background

I'm a pianist from Hungary.

I started playing piano at the age of 7

studied 14 years in classical music schools. I always liked perfoming on stage and I achieved great results in many national piano competitions. I begun playing pop music in my high school years. I feel like this is my passion.

[1]

Buka began uploading videos to YouTube in early 2017 and not long after was featured on several Facebook pages such as Radio One Lebanon, 9GAG and Viral Thread where his arrangements reached millions of people.

[2]

## Judge Cuts

Peter Buka's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT01 consisted of playing Tones and I's "Dance Monkey" on the piano. Luke and Pennies gave him standing ovations. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition along with Hyannis Sound and MozART Group.
Ruti Olajugbagbe

**Ruti Olajugbagbe** was a Singer and Guitarist act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. She was eliminated in the Quarterfinals.

## Background

Ruti Olajugbagbe is an English singer-songwriter. After winning the seventh series of *The Voice UK*, she released her debut EP *Racing Cars* in 2019.

In 2018, Olajugbagbe auditioned for *The Voice UK*, and joined Sir Tom Jones's team. After winning the series, her winner's single "Dreams", a cover of the Cranberries song, reached number 1 on the UK iTunes Store, and debuted at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. [1]

## Judge Cuts

Ruti Olajugbagbe's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT03 consisted of singing George Ezra's "Budapest" on the guitar. Mikey, Luke and guest judge Mike gave her standing ovations. Her performance was strong enough for the judges to send her to the Quarterfinals instead of Jaboukie Young-White.

## Quarterfinals

Ruti Olajugbagbe's Quarterfinals performance in Episode OUT07 consisted of singing The Cranberries' "Dreams." Fuz gave her a standing ovation. She did not receive enough votes to advance to the Semifinals, eliminating her from the competition instead of Demi Lovato.
Episode BC13

**Episode BC013** is the third Quarterfinal episode of FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. 12 acts performed for the judges, and 6 moved on to the semifinals. The acts that placed in 6th and 7th place in the voting were put in the Judges Choice, in which the main judges voted for the last act they wanted to see in the Semifinals. It came after Episode BC012 and before Episode BC014.

The main judges selected two acts and the side judges selected one act that they wanted to return back for the live shows that was eliminated in Judge Cuts or the Preliminaries. The returning acts in this episode are The Texas Tenors, Cirque Du Soleil, and The Professional Regurgitator

## Trivia

* This is the first episode in the history of *FantasyAGT* in which every act received a standing ovation from all four judges.
Raymond Crowe

**Raymond Crowe** was an Entertainer act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. He was eliminated in Judge Cuts, but was brought back as a Wildcard for the Wildcard Round where he was eliminated again.

## Background

Raymond Crowe is called THE UNUSUALIST for good reason -there is no other performer like him.

Originally from  Australia; Raymond has charmed audiences all over the world.

His amazing signature Hand Shadow piece performed to the Louis Armstrong classic"What a Wonderful World",  a global YouTube sensation that has now been seen by an estimated 200,000,000 people.

Raymond's performances include the UK's Royal Variety Performance in front of the Queen, Sunday Night at The London Palladium, UK. The Illusionists Live On Broadway, NY. NBC's The World's Greatest Magic and The Late Show with David Letterman.

In his own back yard, Raymond is a highly respected artiste who was a Grand Finalist on Australia’s Got Talent. In addition to regularly performing his own popular shows, Raymond is also a highly sought-after entertainer for corporate events, functions and prestigious overseas shows such as The Illusionists -The Planets Largest touring magic show.

## Judge Cuts

Raymond Crowe's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT03 consisted of performing a skit where he was not able to reach the microphone, so he used a spring-like prop that magically raised him high enough to lower the microphone and speak with the judges. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition along with Rebecca Herrera. He was later reinstated as a Wildcard for the Wildcard Round.

## Wildcard Round

Raymond Crowe's Wildcard performance in Episode OUT05 consisted of performing a hand shadow routine set to Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World". Luke, Pennies and Fuz all gave him standing ovations. He did not receive enough votes to advance to the Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition.
Geometrie Variable

**Geometrie Variable** was a Geometric Dance Group act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

Géométrie Variable is a French dance group consisting of Sadeck Waff Berrabah, Bouzid Ait-Atmane, Ammar Benbouzid, and Kanon Ghetto-Style. [1] They competed on *France's Got Talent* in 2017, finishing in fifth place.

## Preliminary

Geometrie Variable's performance in Episode BC04 consisted of the group performing a dance routine that involved them using their arms and bodies to make shapes, patterns, and movements. Judges Mike and Saf gave them standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Judge Cuts, eliminating them from the competition along with XTRAP, instead of Alex Dowis.
Light Balance

**Light Balance** was a Light-Up Dance Group act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in the Quarterfinals in Judges Choice.

## Background

The light goes out and you are left alone with yourself, armed only by imagination. The atmosphere of magic, light, dance and music gets into you, makes you believe in what is happening on a stage. Colorful images of neon world remains in mind for a long time. This is Light Balance, a team of talented, young dancers, designers, programmers, and choreographers.

Light Balance's performances are separate stories which are meant to make audiences believe in the impossible. Light Balance is continuing to develop and experiment with new genres and styles of light show. Theirs tools are glowing costumes based on the so-called "Cold neon" - special wire coated with luminescent material. Each suit is made by hand and is a complex multichannel light system. Management is performed by the unique wireless controllers of their own design patented in Ukraine. Special applications make perfect synchronization of music and lighting effects to the millisecond. [1]

Light Balance competed on Season 8 of Britain's Got Talent, where they were eliminated in the Semifinals.

## Preliminary

Light Balance's preliminary performance in Episode BC05 consisted of dancing while wearing glowing costumes to Bruno Mars' "24K Magic" and Deorro's "Five More Hours," while depicting visual effects through their luminescent wires such as teleportation and driving in a car. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave them standing ovations. Their performance was strong enough for the judges to send them to Judge Cuts along with V.Unbeatable.

## Judge Cuts

Light Balance's Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC06 consisted of performing a dance routine to I Was Made for Lovin' You by Kiss, Everybody (Backstreet's Back) by The Backstreet Boys and Runaway (U & I) by Galantis. Mike, Saf and Fresh gave them standing ovations. Their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Quarterfinals but were later reinstated as a wildcard.

## Quarterfinals

Light Balance's Quarterfinals performance in Episode BC012 was hit with technical difficulties that prevented their lights from being transmitted. As a result, the show presented their dress rehearsal performance instead. It consisted of dancing to Jason Derulo's "Swalla" and "If It Ain't Love" with a Virtual Reality theme. The act finished in either 6th or 7th place in the vote. Although Saf and Fresh voted for them, Mike and Pennies did not, causing a tiebreaker: whichever act received more votes from America proceeded to the Semifinals. It was revealed Queen had more votes, eliminating them from the competition.
The Texas Tenors

**The Texas Tenors** was a Vocal Trio act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in the Preliminaries, but were saved by Pennies. They were eliminated again in the Judge Cuts but were brought back as a wildcard in the Quarterfinals, where they were eliminated for a third and final time.

## Background

The Texas Tenors are based in Houston, Texas. At the time of their audition, the three vocalists were "three southern-midwestern boys pinching every penny." One ran a small business for a living, another was a starving artist, and the third was unemployed. The group was put together three months before their audition.

From Alabama to Puccini, John Hagen, Marcus Collins and JC Fisher bring their unique blend of country, gospel, classical and broadway to the stage. [1]

## Preliminary

The Texas Tenors' preliminary performance in Episode BC05 consisted of singing “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave the trio standing ovations. Although their performance was not strong enough to advance instead of Craig Lewis Band, Pennies chose to use his save on them, sending them to the Judge Cuts.

## Judge Cuts

The Texas Tenors' Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC08 consisted of singing The Rolling Stones' "Wild Horses." Mike, Saf, guest judge Luke, Pennies and Fresh all gave the trio standing ovations. Although their performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Quarterfinals, they were later reinstated as a wildcard.

## Quarterfinals

The Texas Tenors' Quarterfinals performance in Episode BC013 consisted of singing Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave them standing ovations. The trio did not receive enough votes to advance to the Semifinals, eliminating them from the competition instead of Shin Lim.
Terry Fator

**Terry Fator** was a Singing Ventriloquist act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. He was eliminated in Judge Cuts.

## Background

Terry Fator was born on June 10, 1965, in Dallas, Texas. The beginning of Fator's ventriloquism career dates back to when he was in fifth grade. While searching for a book for an assignment on Valentine's Day, he came across a book about ventriloquism titled "Ventriloquism for Fun and Profit" by Paul Winchell. Fator checked out the book and started learning about ventriloquism. A few weeks later, Fator purchased a Willie Talk dummy from Sears and soon won a $25 prize for a performance at a church picnic. Throughout his childhood, Fator entertained family and friends with his ventriloquism and did impersonations of singers and actors.

Fator did a solo act combining comedy and ventriloquism but for many years had little success. In May 2007, Fator was performing at a fair near Houston, Texas and the only spectator was a 12-year-old boy. Discouraged, Fator contemplated pursuing another career, but his family encouraged him to hang in there. Fator says the low point of his career was when he appeared at a thousand seat theater and had only one customer. [1]

## Preliminary

Terry Fator's Preliminary performance in Episode BC02 consisted of impersonating Etta James by singing "At Last" in ventriloquism through one of his puppets, Emma Taylor. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. However, his performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to Judge Cuts along with Ilana Yahav, instead of Brian King Joseph, but Saf chose to use his save on him, sending him to the Judge Cuts.

## Judge Cuts

Terry Fator's Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC07 consisted of impersonating Kermit the Frog by singing "What a Wonderful World" in ventriloquism through one of his puppets, Winston the turtle, and Terry himself singing the same song impersonating Louis Armstrong. Mike, Saf, guest judge Smack, Pennies and Fresh all gave him standing ovations. However, his performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition.
Alexandr Misko

**Alexandr Misko** was a Guitarist act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. He was eliminated in Judge Cuts.

## Background

Alexandr Misko is a dazzling new breed of modern fingerstyle guitarist. The 22-years-old Russian already plays shows all over the world and has often appeared on TV in his homeland and other countries.

Drawing influences from the musicians who pioneered and expanded this guitar style, Misko manages to break through to new heights while never losing sight of the underlying music.

He is a passionate and energetic performer who has gone on to release four solo albums whilst his organic approach to publishing music has earned him a supportive fan base the world over.

In 2015 his video with an original tune “Guitar & Pen Tapping Song” quickly gained over a million views, which was the reason for inviting him to appear on the well-known Russian analog of an American TV talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!".

In January 2017 Alexandr Misko’s video cover of Michael Jackson’s song "Billie Jean" gained over 30 million views on Facebook, which was the first big step to enter the world guitar scene and allowed him to perform on the same stage at the Guitar Summit showcase in Germany with such outstanding musicians as Jon Gomm, Guthrie Govan, Tobias Rauscher and Maneli Jamal.

In December 2017 Misko released his second album "Beyond The Box” and the very first single from the recording (“Careless Whisper” by George Michael) gained more than 80,000,000 views within a month on Facebook and YouTube accumulated. The number of Alexandr’s subscribers on his YouTube channel is growing exponentially and now has more than 600.000 followers.
All of this set things in motion for Alex to take his solo show around the world.

In November 2019 he released his third album "Roundtrip" and on the 21st of January 2020 shared the stage with an outstanding Russian harp player Alexander Boldachev at the world-famous venue Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Alexandr's musical story is amazing and simple at the same time. He started playing the instrument at the age of 12 doing classical guitar with a private teacher for 3 years in his hometown Krasnodar. After becoming acquainted with the modern style of guitar playing called “Fingerstyle” on the Internet, he began to learn it on his own.

Since 2016 he released 4 albums and has been actively performing all around the globe with solo shows, teaching, recording music, and in October 2018 he received the title “Guitarist of the Year” according to the noticeable UK magazine “MusicRadar".

A unique style, a very musical and technical presentation coupled with original works, make Alexandr’s music accessible to any listener. The language of his music is universal and understandable for audiences anywhere in the world. [1]

## Judge Cuts

Alexandr Misko's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT03 consisted of playing George Michael's "Careless Whisper" on the guitar. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition along with The Koi Boys, instead of Walk Off The Earth.
Episode BC08

**Episode BC08** is the third Judge Cuts episode of FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. One act advanced directly to the Quarterfinals and 5 acts advanced by the Judges Deliberation. It came after Episode BC07 and before Episode BC09.

Luke served as a guest judge. He got to use the golden buzzer this week.
Charity & Andres

**Charity & Andres** were a Dance Duo act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in the Quarterfinals.

## Background

This duo has been dancing together since they were eight years old as ballroom dance partners. Charity and Andres share more than just a love of dance - they come from parallel backgrounds, as their mothers own dance studios less than 20 miles away from each other.

Charity & Andres are the first contestant on World of Dance to ever receive a perfect score of 100, in the second season—they went on to place 3rd overall. They would later be succeeded by The Kings, the winners of the third season.

## Preliminary

Charity & Andres' preliminary performance in Episode BC03 consisted of performing a contemporary dance routine to "Say You Won't Let Go" by James Arthur . Mike gave the duo a standing ovation. Their performance was strong enough for the judges to send them to Judge Cuts instead of Poppin John and Quick Style.

## Judge Cuts

Charity & Andres' Judge Cuts performance in Episode BC010 consisted of performing a contemporary dance routine to a remix of "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers. Mike, Saf, guest judge Mikey, Pennies and Fresh all gave the duo standing ovations. Emotionally touched by their routine, Mikey pressed his Golden Buzzer, sending them straight to the Quarterfinals.

## Quarterfinals

Charity & Andres' Quarterfinals performance in Episode BC014 consisted of performing a contemporary dance routine to "Waves" by Dean Lewis. Mike, Saf, Pennies and Fresh all gave the duo standing ovations. The duo did not receive enough votes to advance to the Semifinals, eliminating them from the competition instead of 2CELLOS.
Shevon Nieto

**Shevon Nieto** was a singer act from Season 15. She was eliminated without performing in the Judge Cuts.

## Background

Shevon Nieto competed in the Olympics for the first time as a runner in 2004. She then ran in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. In 2016, she got a phone call that her boyfriend (now husband), Jamie, had slipped on a high jump (he was also an Olympic high jumper) and hit his head. He became paralyzed from his chest down. Although Shevon was training for her third Olympic games, when she got the news, she decided to quit. During this time, she found a lot of comfort in music. She started writing and singing songs that she wrote for Jamie.
Joshua Jay

**Joshua Jay** was a Magician act from FantasyAGT: Once Upon A Time. He was eliminated in Judge Cuts, but was brought back as a Wildcard for the Wildcard Round. He was eliminated in the Quarterfinals in the Judges Choice.

## Background

Joshua Jay is a magician, author, and lecturer. He has performed in over 100 countries, and he was awarded the top prize at the World Magic Seminar in 1998. He fooled Penn and Teller on their hit show, Fool Us, and he holds a Guinness World Record for card tricks. [1]

## Judge Cuts

Joshua Jay's Judge Cuts performance in Episode OUT01 consisted of performing a magic trick which involved the use of numbers from audience members, including the serial number of a dollar bill, and a piece of duct tape to create a T-shirt. His performance was not strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals, eliminating him from the competition along with Soul Mystique. He was later reinstated as a Wildcard for the Wildcard Round.

## Wildcard Round

Joshua Jay's Wildcard performance in Episode OUT05 consisted of correctly guessing the card a volunteer from the audience had chosen from a deck solely based on feeling and then revealing at the end that the rest of the deck was blank. Mikey, Luke and Pennies all gave him standing ovations. He received enough votes to advance to Quarterfinals instead of Jarred Fell and Soul Mystique.

## Quarterfinals

Joshua Jay's Quarterfinals performance in Episode OUT06 consisted of inviting Mikey to pick one of two socks, the other contained a knife. He and Mikey then worked together and correctly predicted countries and animals volunteers from the audience had chosen. The animals chosen were revealed at the end to actually be underneath two tables. Mikey, Luke and Pennies all gave him standing ovations. Joshua Jay placed in 7th or 8th place in the voting. Although Luke voted for him, Mikey, Pennies and Fuz did not, eliminating him from the competition instead of Michael Cunio.
Blue Whale Bros

**Blue Whale Bros** was a Popping Dance Duo act from FantasyAGT: Battle of the Champions. They were eliminated in the Preliminaries.

## Background

The Blue Whale Bros are from South Korea. They won the second season of Korea's Got Talent in 2012. They also go by Poppin J and Crazy Kyo.

## Preliminary

Blue Whale Bros' preliminary performance in Episode BC05 consisted of performing a popping dance routine set to Fingerbangerz's "Stuck." The duo's performance was not strong enough for the judges to send them to Judge Cuts, eliminating them from the competition along with along with Denys Dytynuik,Hairo Torres, Marcello Barenghi and Taylor Williamson.