Ep 9. Judge Cuts, Night 2

In the ninth episode of America's Got Talent season 12, the Judge Cuts continue for the second night. After last week's impressive performances, the contestants are back to compete for a spot in the live shows. The judges, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and guest judge DJ Khaled, have the tough job of deciding who will advance to the next round.

The night kicks off with a dance troupe called The Future Kingz, who impress the judges with their high-energy performance and synchronization. They are followed by a singer-songwriter named Cameren Hilton, who delivers an emotional rendition of "Don't Let Me Down." The judges are moved by his performance and suggest he consider sharing his personal story of being bullied in his act to connect more with the audience.

Next up is magician Eric Jones, who wows the audience and the judges with his sleight of hand. He performs a card trick where he shuffles the deck and finds the chosen card in a creative and unexpected way. DJ Khaled, who is known for his love of magic, is especially impressed by Eric's performance.

Then, a group called Final Draft takes the stage. They are an a cappella group made up of four singers who blend their voices to create a unique sound. They perform "Lost Without You," and their harmonies wow the judges. Simon Cowell notes that he's not usually a fan of a cappella, but he really enjoyed their performance.

After Final Draft, a young singer named Evie Clair performs "I Try" by Macy Gray. She dedicates the song to her father, who is battling cancer, and the judges are moved by her powerful voice and emotional performance. Heidi Klum notes that Evie has a great gift and encourages her to continue sharing it.

Up next is a danger act called Bello Nock, who is known as the "world's greatest comic daredevil." He performs a stunt where he balances a basketball hoop on his mouth while he rides a unicycle and dunks a basketball. The judges are impressed by his skills and comedic timing.

Then, a dance group called Diavolo takes the stage. They are known for their innovative and acrobatic performances and this time, they perform a routine that involves ramps and pyramids. Their performance is thrilling and mesmerizing, and the judges give them a standing ovation.

After Diavolo, a singer named Yoli Mayor performs "Love on the Brain" by Rihanna. She delivers a powerful and soulful performance that leaves the judges impressed. Simon Cowell notes that Yoli has "incredible potential" as a singer.

Closing out the night is a dance troupe called Light Balance, who create a visually stunning performance using neon lights and choreographed movements. The judges are blown away by their creativity and originality and DJ Khaled calls it "amazingly dope."

The judges have a tough job ahead of them, as all of the acts delivered strong performances. Only a select few will advance to the live shows, and the anticipation builds as the judges deliberate and make their decisions. Tune in to America's Got Talent season 12 episode 9 to find out which contestants will advance and which will go home.