‘America’s Got Talent’ review: Did you see Andrew De Leon coming?

For the second straight day, “America’s Got Talent” spent some time in Austin — and with that, some creative acts came out to compete. We seriously had a mind-reader, a singing duo who were mocked for their relationship, and a guy nearly chainsawed his significant other’s face off.
Were any of them really worthy of a million dollars? That may still be up for debate.
The good acts
Aurora Light Painters – After watching a few of these acts, we admit that we are a little bit over watching people on “AGT” with flashing lights. How much more can people do when it comes to light tricks? It was entertaining, but not as exciting as it would have been if it came on this show a few years ago.
Eric & Olivia – If Adam Levine was watching this, he would probably be smiling ear to ear for this wonderfully jazzy rendition of “Moves Like Jagger.” Doesn’t Eric from this musical duo look a little bit like the guy from the movie “Once”? We almost wanted them to sing “Falling Slowly” just for that. Everyone else, meanwhile, just wanted them to start dating.
Eric Dittleman – In what may be one of the coolest things we have seen in multiple seasons on this show, Eric lived up to his “mind-reader” title. He guessed perfectly what all three judges drew on a sheet of white paper, and we don’t know how he did it. (Was the duct tape he was wearing see-through? It’s the only thing we can think of.)
Andrew De Leon – When this 19-year old came on stage with his goth look and bizarre contact lenses, we thought this was either going to be a joke or a Criss Angel tribute act. Instead, it was one of the most beautiful opera performances ever to be on this stage.
Before we get into the possibility of a singer winning this competition yet again, let’s forget about the future and just focus on the present — and this was a great moment that has redeemed at least part of this season talent-wise.
The bad acts
Doppleganger Circus Sideshow – As a lover of sideshow acts, we had some high hopes for the act — but instead, the only thing that really came out of this was that we saw a poor girl get lockjaw while biting down on a apple that some guy was carving an “H” into.
Richard Grossman – Sometimes, “AGT” can be a pretty tricky show. This guy looked like he would be a good opera singer, but the moment the producers started to mock him in his intro package we knew there was going to be some trouble here.
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Who was your favorite performer from the second half of the Austin auditions?
Photo: NBC
Jennifer Lis
July 8, 2012 @ 6:53 pm
Andrew was amazing! I too would get him some agents and performing on the met… Forget about Vegas!
sacha
June 26, 2012 @ 11:03 pm
Keep us posted about Andrew de Leon and the person or group that will be his agents.. Despite choking up on the second round of performances in Vegas, that young man has star quality and one of the most moving, mystical voices in this century so far. I’m hoping one or more professional opera greats will take him under their wing, give him more voice training and stage exposure opportunities and let him fly on his own trajectory.. He does not belong in Vegas, he belongs at the Met.
candytunes
June 6, 2012 @ 9:26 pm
i was wrong – they said eric dittleman did it before by himself. so now my theory is he had some sort of mirror in his eyeshades – they had to hold the paper right above his head so he could look up at the reflection on the inside of his eye shades.
S Kei
June 6, 2012 @ 6:33 pm
Andrew DeLeon is amazing. He is a gentle soul, with talent out of this world. His look is actually mystical. I don’t know of many who could pull it off. I would love to hear more of him and I am sure we all will. I would download him on I Tunes in a heartbeat. Good luck to you Andrew, don’t say you are not good at anything. Like Sharon said,”you can sing and you are an individual.” It takes guts to take a different path than the one everyone else is on.
You rock – keep it up!
Hysu
June 6, 2012 @ 11:26 am
Andrew sang O mio babbino caro. Amazing voice!! Bravo, bravo!!
Linda R
June 6, 2012 @ 12:04 am
What was the name of the opera song that Andrew sang?
code
June 5, 2012 @ 11:59 pm
andrew de leons amazing voice and humble attitude stole my heart, and the show! stunning! :D
Marie
June 5, 2012 @ 11:34 pm
Every girl in America fell in love with Andrew DeLeon. He was like this dark angel with the most amazing voice He will make the Opera World so very rich
Linda
June 5, 2012 @ 11:31 pm
Andrew DeLeon was fabulous! He has the whole package….Handsome, mysterious, and a beautiful voice. Super star material
Anonymous
June 5, 2012 @ 11:14 pm
I can guarantee you, Andrew has never performed in front of anyone- so proud!
candytunes
June 5, 2012 @ 11:00 pm
Eric Dittleman had an earpiece that he covered up with the duct tape on his right ear. if he was really a mind reader he would not have had to have someone hold the drawing up so his accomplice in the audience could transmit a description of the drawing into his earpiece. I cant believe no one figured that out.
if Andrew De Leon really never performed in front of anyone, that was incredible!!!! My jaw was on the floor..
Anonymous
June 5, 2012 @ 11:00 pm
There were so many talented contestant from Texas. My favorite from the first day is Tim Poe. On the second day..Andrew de Leon truly touched my heart. I keep rewinding my dvr to his performance and watch and listen to him sing. And every time…I have tears in my eyes. He is amazing!
JL of Illinois