Heidi Klum Expresses Utter Shock as America's Got Talent Season 18 Finale Results Spark Intense Fan Reactions!
Heidi Klum shares her surprise over the strong audience backlash when Adrian Stoica and Hurricane were announced as the winners of America's Got Talent season 18
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America’s Got Talent has crowned its season 18 winner — and judge Heidi Klum is surprised by the audience’s intense reaction to the result.
Klum, who is 50 years old, expressed her surprise at the level of booing from the audience during the NBC series' season finale on September 27. She had been attending the show for many years and had never heard such loud booing before when someone failed to make it. However, Klum acknowledged that people must have felt strongly. In the end, Adrian Stoica and his dog, Hurricane, emerged as the champions of season 18, triumphing over magician Anna DeGuzman in the top two.
The previous season showcased nine other acts, such as comedian Ahren Belisle, singers Lavender Darcangelo and Putri Ariani, dance groups Chibi Unity, Murmuration, and Avantgardey, acrobatic duo Ramadhani Brothers, and singing groups the 82nd Airborne Chorus and the Mzansi Youth Choir.
Host Terry Crews expressed his delight with the final outcome, stating, "They possess incredible talent, and America truly appreciates talent, which is what this show is all about." However, he and judge Simon Cowell were both taken aback by the fact that 17-year-old singer Ariani did not make it into the top two.
"I was certain it would come down to her and someone else," shared Crews, 55. "It reminded me of a few years ago when V. Unbeatable had to leave early, and I was like, 'Whoa, I need to read the card,' and I was thinking, 'Oh my God, I have to say the name.' But I was shocked. However, here's the thing. I don't have the final say. This is America's decision, and it's what we have to accept and embrace. But I believe they made the right choice."
Another person who was ecstatic about Stoica and Hurricane's victory was Cowell's 9-year-old son, Eric. "I observed his reaction, along with his friend, when the name was announced, and they both leaped out of their seats," Cowell, 63, shared with Us. "But Eric loves dogs, and he had a special connection with Hurricane during the audition."
Cowell mentioned that he, Sofía Vergara, and Howie Mandel all had varying predictions leading up to the finale, but none of them accurately foresaw the outcome.
Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, Adrian Stoica, and Hurricane, Heidi Klum, and Terry Crews were present in the photo taken by Trae Patton/NBC.
He expressed his opinion that it was one of the best finals they have ever had, as there was no contestant that would disappoint him if they won. Everyone performed exceptionally well, and he mentioned how impressive the talent and creativity have become over the years. Overall, he was satisfied with the competition the previous night and remains content.
As the show's most formidable judge, Cowell is accustomed to eliciting strong reactions from the audience. Nonetheless, he derived pleasure from witnessing Mandel, 67, facing some backlash for his opinions this season.
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“He deserves it sometimes,” Cowell revealed. “Last night, I was furious when he made a comment about my Golden Buzzer, something along the lines of, ‘You would win if this was solely a singing competition, but it’s not.’ I was thinking, ‘Just keep quiet. I don’t want to hear your opinion right now.’ However, our competitiveness is what pushes us. I appreciate that he expresses his feelings honestly. It’s actually refreshing to have someone else facing criticism for a change.”
Reported by Kat Pettibone
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