Jackie Evancho eliminated from 'America's Got Talent,' despite standing ovation
The judges called it "stunningly beautiful," "outstanding" and "truly amazing," but somehow Jackie Evancho's rendition of "Music of the Night" wasn't enough to get her to the next round of "America's Got Talent: The Champions."
During Monday's episode, the 18-year-old Pine Township native brought the audience — and judges — to their feet by singing the song from "Phantom of the Opera."
"To see the Golden Buzzer wasn't given to me, I didn't mind at all," Evancho said afterward.
According to a Jan. 23 Facebook post, she accomplished a goal just by returning to the AGT stage: "(T)he reason I wanted to do the show was to walk onto that stage as a young woman and show the world I am no longer a child."
Being a child star didn't come without struggles, but Evancho is demonstrating that she's moved on in both her career and her life.
JACKIE EVANCHO SECRET BATTLES: At just 10 years old, Jackie Evancho's powerhouse voice skyrocketed to fame. Eight years later, she shares with @paulafaris how she has dealt with an eating disorder with the help of her family. https://t.co/uvCQWBqvNN pic.twitter.com/6LJsXpVZim
" Nightline (@Nightline) January 31, 2019
Mission accomplished, from the reactions of judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Mel B.
Simon listening to @jackieevancho singing is all of us right now. #AGTChampions. pic.twitter.com/9GIUMLrHMp
" Laramie “On the Loose” Williams (@LaramieWilliams) February 5, 2019
I am so proud of you, @jackieevancho. Well done #AGTChampions
" Howie Mandel (@howiemandel) February 5, 2019
Viewers had their opinions too.
I can't believe Jackie Evancho was eliminated from #AGTChampions 🤦♀️
" Queen of Syfy (@Syfy_Queen) February 5, 2019
@jackieevancho gave me chills with that performance #AGTChampions
" Rod Cleveland (@RodLCleveland) February 5, 2019
Jackie Evancho is the new Enya! #AmericasGotTalent #AGT @jackieevancho crazy fabulous.
" Jamie (@cvillegirl01) February 5, 2019
Moving on to the final night of competition are sand artist Kseniya Simonova, magician Shin Lim, comedian Preacher Lawson, daredevils Deadly Games and singers Susan Boyle, Angelica Hale, Kechi Okwuchi, Cristina Ramos, Paul Potts and Brian Justin Crum.
THIS JUST IN: @terrycrews just used the last #GoldenBuzzer on @SimonovaTV.
She will be going straight to the #AGTChampions finale! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/MbY1CfSYhC
" America's Got Talent (@AGT) February 5, 2019
That episode will air at 8 p.m. Feb. 11 on NBC. The winner will be revealed the following week during the results finale.
Shirley McMarlin is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach her at 724-836-5750, smcmarlin@tribweb.com or via Twitter @shirley_trib.
