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The final round of America\u2019s Got Talent<\/em><\/a> quarterfinal Live Shows took place on Tuesday night (September 9), and Howie Mandel<\/a> was the only judge left with his Live Golden Buzzer, meaning one of the 11 acts would earn a ticket straight to the finale.<\/p>\n The 11 acts competing for a spot in the semifinals included chorale group Birmingham Youth (who previously earned Simon Cowell<\/a>\u2018s Golden Buzzer), vocal group The BoykinZ (Terry Crews<\/a>\u2018 Golden Buzzer), and dance group The Funkateer Dancers (also Crews\u2019 Golden Buzzer)<\/p>\n Those three acts were joined by singer-guitarist Chuck Adams, vocal duo Crash Adams, laser act Gendai, singer and cellist Cole Swensen & Judy, dance group Team Recycled, bodybuilder Mike Munz, acrobatic duo TT Boys, and magician Zak Mirz.<\/p>\n Mandel was paying closer attention than usual, knowing he had the last remaining Live Golden Buzzer. This meant his criticism was even harsher, particularly when it came to Mirz\u2019s magic act. In a performance that involved audience and judge participation, Mandel ended up hitting his X mid-performance, claiming the trick took too long to get going.<\/p>\n While everyone else appeared to be enjoying Mirz\u2019s performance, which ended with Mandel being surprised by a giant Kangaroo\/Gorilla hybrid, the comedian stuck to his guns. After the audience chanted for him to \u201ctake it back\u201d and Cowell called his reaction \u201cuncalled for,\u201d Mandel did end up taking his X back, but noted that Mirz took too long to \u201cget to the punchline.\u201d<\/p>\n Many viewers shared Cowell\u2019s sentiments, taking to social media to blast Mandel. \u201cZak Mirk is a pure genius! Outstanding! Howie is a wacko to buzz that performance,\u201d one X user wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cSeriously Howie\u2026 ridiculous! Go home,\u201d added one Instagram commenter.<\/p>\n \u201cAmazing! AGT please fire @howiemandel,\u201d said another.<\/p>\n Another added, \u201c\u201dTake that X back Howie!!!!!\u201d<\/p>\n However, not everyone felt the same, as some fans agreed with Mandel. \u201cIt was okay first audition was much better. Took too long for me,magic should be quicker then that in my opinion,\u201d wrote one viewer.<\/p>\n \u201cI agree with Howie , it was long and boring he needs more stage presence to captivate the audience and America , I\u2019m at home watching and nothing captivated me,\u201d said another.<\/p>\n \u201cThis took too long. I got bored\u2026and it\u2019s just probabilities,\u201d one fan added.<\/p>\n Mandel continued to be picky throughout the episode, and it wasn\u2019t until the penultimate act that he hit his Golden Buzzer. In the end, he awarded the ticket to the finale to Team Recycled, a dance troupe from Germany, who impressed with a visually stunning routine.<\/p>\n \u201cTonight was kind of disappointing because I was looking for an act that would step it up,\u201d Mandel said. \u201cI was looking for an act that could possibly win this whole thing. Nobody has been able to step it up and I said to myself, \u2018Can they do it?\u2019 And the answer is yes.\u201d<\/p>\n With that, he slammed his Golden Buzzer, sending Team Recycled straight through to the live finale.<\/p>\n Voting is now open for America to vote on the remaining acts, with the three top vote-getters to be revealed on Wednesday\u2019s (September 10) show.<\/p>\n What did you think of Tuesday\u2019s episode? Did Mirz\u2019s magic act impress or not? Did Mandel make the right choice? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.<\/p>\n