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I’m sure many readers to this site have felt the judge backlash that’s been happening this season. It’s fair to say that MANY longtime viewers of America’s Got Talent are really angry and upset about the way the judges have acted this season on America’s Got Talent.

I think we can all agree that it’s been annoying, unprofessional, and has detracted from the talent on the show.

I’ll let the readers that submitted comments (most of them anyway) to me have their voices heard (without their names):
Reader #1
I love the show but I think you are going way over board with this hate thing going on between Howie and Piers Morgon. A little back & forth between them was funny at first but now it is both sharon & howie against Piers and it has become way too much. I have several friends who feel the same way.

Pure AGT Reader #2
this season of agt is getting annoying! i am really tired of howie…the bickering between howie and piers is childish. howies little pranks and comments toward piers is completely uncalled for and should not be part of the show. has america gotten so bad that the rudeness is a big entertainment thrill for them? i would enjoy the show alot more if it would stop!!

Pure AGT Reader #3
I love AGT but I must say I am losing interest in the show because of the continual bickering between Piers and Howie. Their silliness is getting old. What’s up with Nick’s ugly wardrobe? That’s one thing I do agree with Piers on.

Pure AGT Reader #4
I find Howie Mandel and his second grade school child antics repulsive. In my opinion he should not be on the show.

And then a comment from Twitter to the Pure AGT twitter account:
@ShempLabs – Shemp DeYoung
@tvblog I find the judges on AGT completely annoying. Fighting with each other, making fart jokes, too silly/stupid. Just not funny.

I have a feeling the AGT producers aren’t any happier about the judges actions than we are. I bet they’re in a tough spot right now and not sure how to deal with it. I can pretty much guarantee there will be some major judge changes next season of America’s Got Talent.

Although, I do want to say that unlike some of the other comments above, I’ve found Howie’s jokes funny when they were done as asides. It was his jokes during the judging that were annoying and out of place.

Either way, you can be sure there will be changes next year on America’s Got Talent 2012. I’m sure Piers won’t be back if Howie is there and I won’t be surprised if Piers isn’t back at all. He’s got a pretty good gig on CNN now and so America’s Got Talent season 7 judging panel will likely be quite different.

Word on the street is that tonight is going to be the America’s Got Talent YouTube auditions. I must admit that I didn’t have a chance to really look over the various acts they chose from the YouTube auditions. So, I’ll be going into tonight blind. Which I think is a good thing since hopefully the acts will be a bit of a surprise.

Of course, I think the acts could be incredibly entertaining or a major flop. I remember the old MySpace auditions were basically a flop. However, last year, Jackie Evancho came out of the YouTube auditions and she’s doing pretty well.

What do you think will happen on tonight’s America’s Got Talent YouTube auditions? Fame or Flop?

Yaoi Huntress Earth has again provided commentary on the various acts from last night’s episode of America’s Got Talent that made it to Las Vegas and a few others. Here’s her write up:
Alaska (I laughed when he taught them how to do the “Alaska Dance”) and Marylee.

Geechy Guy: (Comedian) He was pretty good, more hits than misses. And his silly energy that works for him.
Vegas Week: I think he could make it unless they’re only letting one comedian in. If so he probably won’t when compared to the impressionist.

Illumni Men’s Chorale: Great twist on chorus music.
Vegas Week: Good chance on making it to the Top 40.

Soleil Rousseau: (Dancer) I respect pole dancing in a more artistic way and it was decent.
Vegas Week: Don’t think she’ll go any further.

Seth Grabel: (Magician) My new favorite for the magicians; he’s rather unique.
Vegas Week: Out of all the magicians auditioning now, I see him as the most likely to make it to the Top 40.

The BGP: (Band) I agree with Sharon, they need to find their own identity. Other wise they’re pretty good.
Vegas Week: If they can do that, it’s a very good chance.

The Art of Teknique: (Dancers) The best of the child acts so far.
Vegas Week: They usually bring in at least one kid act and they could be it.

Now I just need to convince her to write more blog posts for Pure AGT.

Well, we’ve all been really busy here at Pure America’s Got Talent and so we haven’t been able to provide the commentary that we usually offer. However, Yaoi Huntress Earth has provided commentary in the comments of this post on the various day 2 acts potential in Las Vegas. Here’s her write up:

As for Day 2′s passed acts…

Echo of Animal Gardens (Animal Trainer): It was nice, but wasn’t there another bird act earlier?
Vegas Week: She’s going to have to do more if she wants to go farther. The parrot singing alone isn’t going to cut it as a Vegas act.

Mrs. Smith (Performance Artist): Sorta reminds me of Mary Ellen except with some talent and is a lot less painful on the eyes. Not a bad guitarist.
Vegas Week: Unless she can expand what she does, I don’t see her going beyond that. I’ll be interested to see what Peirs thinks.

Saint Luke’s Bottle Band (Bottle Band): Fun just for how odd they are. I would like to see them take on some more contemporary stuff next time.
Vegas Week: Their novelty might get them into the Top 40, especially if they can do a variety of music.

Lys Agnes (Opera Singer): I normally have a problem with singer who could compete on any generic singing show appearing on this one, but I’ll admit she’s really good and very pretty (just love her hair).
Vegas Week: Unless she really screws up, she’s a shoe-in for the Top 40.

The Midget Dancer: As much as I like midgets, I wouldn’t have put her through.
Vegas Week: I predict Vegas Week will be where it ends.

Those Funny Little People (Variety Act): They remind me of the Zupper Stars. Cute in a creepy way for a little while, but then I wanted to see them do more. Though it was funny when they were tormenting Piers.
Vegas Week: It could go either way.

The Silhouettes (Dancers): That was beautiful and one of the best auditions I’ve seen this year.
Vegas Week: They’ll pass and if they do what they did last year with giving ten acts an automatic slot, I could see them getting it.

The Kinetic King: That was very unique and fun, but I wonder how he’d sustain a show or top that.
Vegas Week: About a 70% chance of going through.

The America’s Got Talent season 6 YouTube audition deadline is June 9 (that’s today for those keeping score). You can upload your short video to http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/auditions/. Plus, you can also submit your audition using the Android or iPhone app, at YouTube.com/agt, or on the AGT Facebook page!

I think Jackie Evancho was a YouTube audition. Plus, she was a Pure America’s Got Talent reader (or her mom was) years before she made it on the show. I always love when readers of this site make it on the show. So, go and submit your video and be sure to remember the little people when you become a star.

One of my favorite parts of Pure America’s Got Talent is seeing all the really amazing talent before they make it on America’s Got Talent. The biggest act we’ve featured on this site before they were on America’s Got Talent has got to be Jackie Evancho. Although, there’s been quite a few others as well.

One of the disappointing parts of it is seeing some really amazing talent that auditions for America’s Got Talent and hasn’t made it on the show (hopefully yet). I believe Jackie Evancho (really her mother) came to this site a season or two before she made it on the show as well.

I just recently got an email updating me on someone who I think is a great singer and could do very well on America’s Got Talent 2011. Her name is Casey Cattie and no doubt she competes in probably the most difficult category of all on America’s Got Talent: female singers. The good part is that they always like to cast a couple beautiful female singers and so I think Casey Cattie has a great chance of filling that part of the America’s Got Talent 2011 casting.

We first posted about Casey Cattie in 2009 (videos have been made private) and then followed up with this video of Casey Cattie in 2010. Now, here’s Casey Cattie’s 2011 America’s Got Talent audition video:

Certainly her voice is really improving, but the most striking thing for me is seeing how much more grown up she looks in that video compared to when I first saw her. Part of it makes me feel like I’m getting old, but mostly I’m excited to see Casey still pursuing her dream. Sometimes when she went after the big high notes if felt a bit like screaming, but that could possibly have been the recording and the microphone. Hard to say. She looks really comfortable on stage and I hope that America’s Got Talent gives her a chance this season. Otherwise, maybe she could also try out for $5 million on Simon Cowell’s new show: X Factor.

Update: Word is that they might not be an air guitar band after all, but a real band. Funny that the show would name them the Airpocalypse Wannabes on their site then.

I got a note from a member of the air guitar group that was on the last season of America’s Got Talent: Airpocalypse. It said:

Hi All! Obviously, we think this is great… http://americasgottalentauditions.com/new/node/309 Airpocalypse Loves You! ~X

To save you having to click the link. It has a picture (seen below) on the official AGT audition website of what’s labeled “Airpocalypse Wannabes.” I guess we should have seen it coming. I think Piers (if he’s back) will have a field day ripping them in favor of the originals. Although, I have to say that the note from the original Airpocalypse shows what classy guys they are. Makes me feel good they made it as far as they did.

I just got the following email from the producers of America’s Got Talent Season 6. They just added 3 more cities. As always, if you audition come back and let us know how it went. Here are all the details for the new AGT Audition cities:

MINNEAPOLIS
Saturday, January 22 and Sunday, January 23
Registration: 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

ATLANTA
Saturday, January 29 and Sunday, January 30
Registration: 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Location: Atlanta America’s Mart
240 Peachtree Street NW #2200
Atlanta, Georgia 30303

HOUSTON
Saturday, February 12 and Sunday, February 13
Registration: 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Location: Houston Reliant Center
One Reliant Park
Houston, Texas 77054

SEATTLE/TACOMA
Saturday, February 19 and Sunday, February 20
Registration: 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Location: Tacoma Convention Center
1500 Broadway
Tacoma, Washington 98402

It all starts once you head over to www.agtauditions.com and pre-register there. Just simply fill out all the information we are asking of you and choose your audition city.

In the meantime, tighten up your act, keep it under 90 seconds, and be prepared to show the producers what you got!

If for some reason you can’t make it to your registered audition…Don’t fret.  We understand:  life happens! That’s why your good buddies at AGT 6 have your back.

You can still mail in a video tape/DVD or upload a link of your act directly to us!  Just go to AGTauditions.com and click on the “SUBMIT A VIDEO” tab. Our Producers go through every single mail in and video upload daily to ensure we don’t miss a hidden gem.

I’m sorry I haven’t been keeping up with all the auditions happening this year. Although, it’s looking like America’s Got Talent is going to be as big this year as it was last year.

Yesterday, I posted about the America’s Got Talent season 6 Chicago auditions. However, they’ve announced the dates of auditions for a few more cities on the official America’s Got Talent audition website and I never wrote about them here.

America’s Got Talent Season 6 Audition Cities
New York City – November 14 and 15
Atlanta – January 29 and 30
Houston – February 12 and 13
Seattle and Tacoma – February 19 and 20

I have a feeling they may still add a city or two more. Probably depends on how much talent they’re finding in their current cities. We shall see.

As always, if you’re auditioning for America’s Got Talent season 6, we’d love to hear about your experience.

This weekend, November 6th and 7th, is the auditions for America’s Got Talent season 6 in Chicago. That’s right, if you’re in Chicago you’ll get the chance to audition for the America’s Got Talent 2011 season. The Chicago AGT Auditions are being held at McCormick Place. You can read all the details, fill out the pre-registration form and see the FAQ on the official AGT audition page.

One of the Pure America’s Got Talent readers is planning to audition at the America’s Got Talent Chicago auditions and she even made a couple videos talking about it. I couldn’t help but laugh at these videos. Plus, who doesn’t like a girl with an accent?

Here’s a second one she made. I’m not sure why the Santa hat and she can’t really be planning to wear it and a bracelet with bells on it can she? Remember that this is a show that airs during the summer. It’s just taped around Christmas. Anyway, be entertained (or annoyed) by Tabitha’s second video:

If any of you have or want to make a video of you going to the auditions, after the auditions or performing your talent you’ll be showing at the auditions, I’d love to see it. Just send me a link to the video on the Pure AGT contact us page.