Guinea-born contortionist amazes judges as America’s Got Talent celebrates 20 years of talent discovery.
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Simon Cowell thought he’d seen everything until Amadou Diallo hit the stage.
The young contortionist from Guinea twisted and popped his body in ways that left everyone speechless.
With a casual smile, he bent impossibly and even invited judges to feel his ribs shifting beneath their fingertips.
“Never Seen That in My Life”
“I genuinely have never seen that in my life, ever,” gasped Cowell, clearly blown away.
The veteran judge couldn’t hide his amazement at Diallo’s nonchalant attitude while performing these mind-bending moves.
Fellow judge Mel B echoed the sentiment, calling the performance “un-freaking-believable” while Sofia Vergara sat in complete shock.
Behind the Flexibility
The Columbus native’s journey hasn’t been easy. Since arriving in America just a year ago, he’s juggled two exhausting jobs, working from dawn till midnight.
Despite this grueling schedule, he somehow managed to squeeze in practice sessions after 2 AM, pushing his body to new limits.
Golden Buzzer Magic
But Diallo wasn’t the only showstopper that night.
Among roller-skating aerialists and pickle-juice guzzlers, two performers earned the coveted Golden Buzzer.
Howie Mandel couldn’t resist pressing it for Jourdan Blue, a 23-year-old New Orleans street performer whose soulful rendition of “Breakeven” captivated everyone.
From Street Corner to Spotlight
Blue’s raw talent and magnetic energy instantly transformed the familiar hit into something fresh.
“I’m in love with you,” gushed Vergara, praising everything from his hair to his rockstar presence.
Before hitting the buzzer, Mandel reminded everyone how that very stage has changed countless lives throughout the show’s history.
Visual Spectacle Takes Flight
Cowell saved his Golden Buzzer for LightWire, a Brazilian act that created breathtaking visual illusions.
The performers manipulated light to create flowing water and animals that seemed to leap toward the audience.
The entire theater fell silent before erupting in applause at the magical display.
Twenty Years of Wonder
“You never know whether you’re gonna see something better than before,” Cowell remarked, clearly moved by the performance.
This milestone 20th season continues to prove that genuine talent still has the power to surprise even the most experienced judges.
Catch all the action Tuesdays at 8 PM on NBC.