Face of Nation : There have been many inspirational golden buzzer-winning performances on this season of “America’s Got Talent,” from Gabrielle Union’s pick of blind and autistic musician Kodi Lee to Terry Crew’s selection of the Detroit Youth Choir.
One more act looks to join the prestigious group, as newcomer Julianne Hough has the last golden buzzer of the competition.
And although Australian dancer Ben Trigger hilariously tried to give himself the honor by accidentally unleashing the confetti Tuesday, Hough’s golden buzzer remains in play.
Trigger, a self-proclaimed “gay, fat dancer,” hoped to catch Hough’s attention by stripping down to bedazzled nipple tassels during a risqué dance to Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Boogie Wonderland.”
The 25-year-old travel agent did just that, shocking all of the judges with his moves and teeny tiny costume. After shaking his tassels in Simon Cowell’s face, Trigger concluded his performance by lying back on the judges table — right where the golden buzzer was.
“I have to say, in all the time that I’ve been here, this is my favorite golden buzzer moment,” Howie Mandel said.
Tigger won’t instantly advance to the Live Shows, but he did move on to the next round with four ecstatic “yes” votes, proving to body-shamers that he deserves to be seen.
“I always knew dance was what I was born to do,” Trigger said. “I’m really excited to perform in front of Julianne. To have one of the biggest names in dancing give me approval would mean the world. Tonight I’m here to prove to the people who didn’t believe in me and the bullies that I am a dancer.”
After his performance, Hough remarked: “You actually have some serious moves and, I guess, work what your mama gave you.”
Cowell added, “You know what I feel like today? I feel like I’ve eaten the craziest milkshake in the world, with everything mixed up with you at the top. But you know what? You are hilarious. You’re so much fun.”
