PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: The Sharpe Family Singers sang 'Carry On My Wayward Son' by Kansas on the second round of 'America's Got Talent' qualifiers, which aired on NBC on August 29. Judge Howie Mandel buzzed the group approximately midway through the performance, despite the fact that nothing overtly went wrong, which definitely irritated both the viewers and the in-house crowd.
Sharpe Family Singers' younger members grew up watching 'AGT,' so they realize how important it is for them to be on the live event stage. This week, they felt they had to take a chance, so they opted to reverse their first performance and go theatrical with rock source material.
It was too much of a departure for Howie, so he pressed his red X button during their performance, describing it as "corny" and reminiscent of something he'd see on a cruise ship. Heidi Klum responded to Howie by declaring their vocals wonderful, despite her reservations over the song choice. Sofia Vergara didn't feel like she was on a cruise, but rather at a church service, and she didn't think it was her favorite version of the song. Simon Cowell agreed with Howie that they should have stayed in the musical theater lane, and noted that they are a wholesome act.
On X, fans wrote, "I am disappointed in ALL JUDGES!! SHARPE FAMILY WAS AWESOME!!! 10+ Song choice was great and they made it their own, with a message we need right now!!" Another person chimed in, " Howie you were very rude to the Sharpe Family. No need to be so mean!" One person added, "The Sharpe Family was AWESOME. 10+ EXCELLENT SING CHOICE AND MESSAGE...ALL OF JUDGES COMMENTS WERE WAY, WAY OFF!!" A fourth viewer tweeted, "You complaint about Sharpe Family Singers was you felt like you were in a church?!?! They are far and above the most talented tonite. They are professionals, not amateur's, like the rest."
One fan also wrote, "Now Howie you are beginning to sound like Simon with some of your feedback to the contests." Another angry fan wrote, "Shame on you Howie & Simon! Put the buzzers away ~ you put these people in these qualifying rounds so you should support them. It’s up to America to decide if they’re good enough to go forward from here. Props to all of them for having the courage to follow their dreams." One fan tweeted, " Howie and Simon seriously to tell a group to “Stay in Their Lane”!!! That isn’t what AGT is about!!" Another angry fan added, "Stop it with the negative comments about musical theater, Howie and Simon. Those people know how to sing, and sing well. So STFU."
Who are the members of the Sharpe Family Singers?
The Sharpe Family Singers, comprised of Ron (dad), Barbra (mom), and siblings Samantha, Logan, and twins Aidan and Connor, are rising to prominence on TikTok, a prominent social media platform for viral short-form video content, with their innovative, funny, and creative musical material.
Where do the Sharpe Family Singers live?
Sharing their parents' love of music, siblings Samantha, Logan, and twins Aidan and Connor went to social media to delight millions across the world with their inventive and hilarious musical video material. The family resides in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
When will 'AGT' Season 18 Qualifier 3 air?
Eleven artists take the stage live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on September 5 at 8 pm ET, with the audience voting for their favorite performance to advance to the final round.
'America's Got Talent' Season 18 now airs both Tuesdays and Wednesdays on NBC at 8 pm ET