{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Competitors on “America has talent” just keep getting better and better.
During Tuesday’s episode of the talent competition, judges Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel were completely caught off guard when 10-year-old Maya Neelakantan took the stage and performed the hit “Last Resort” by Papa Roach on his electric guitar. .
The young Indian girl began her number by singing a slower and more traditional song before launching into the heavy metal melody.
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Maya Neelakantan, 10, performed Papa Roach’s hit “Last Resort.” (CNB)
“Are you sure you’re 10?” Vergara asked after Neelakantan received a standing ovation from the audience and all four judges. “Your energy, your confidence. Perfect hearing. Incredible.”
Mandel then asked a question. “Who inspired you?” He asked.
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The judges and the public gave the young girl a standing ovation. (CNB)
“Alex Jones from Tool and Gary Holt, the guitarist from Exodus and Slayer,” she revealed.
“Well, I think you just captured a viral moment,” he added.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Klum added: “Everyone in this room loved what you just did. You should be very proud of yourself. »
“You know what I like about this audition?” » asked Cowell. “You didn’t expect that. You were so shy and you’re 10! And then you became this rock goddess.”
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Neelakantan received a standing ovation for his performance. (CNB)
“This is the start of a career that I always say, ‘Make some noise among the noise.’ And you just did it.” he added.
This season so far has been full of surprises.
Earlier this month, Cowell made history on the show after pressing the sought-after Golden Buzzer, which sends contestants straight to the live shows, twice in one episode.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cowell first pressed the Golden Buzzer for Chicago-based singer Liv Warfield after she gave a spirited performance with her band.
Later in the episode, a six-man group called Sky Elements put on an impressive drone light show.
Simon Cowell broke show protocol after using his Golden Buzzer on two acts on the same show. (America’s Got Talent/NBC)
In a shocking turn of events, Cowell pressed the same buzzer for a second time, immediately sparking questions from production, his fellow judges and the audience.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}“Simon, what are you doing?” » asked a producer.
While his fellow judges were just as impressed with the drone spectacle, they were just as confused about Cowell’s decision.
“You already had one,” Mandel said. “It’s his second.”
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Simon Cowell says he would be thrilled if his son Eric took over his empire. (NBC/NBCU photo bank via Getty Images)
“It doesn’t matter,” Cowell replied. “I had to.”
After discussing logistics with production, the rules for Season 19 were changed on the spot. Judges now have two opportunities to press the Golden Buzzer for artists they believe deserve a spot in the live shows.
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