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Teen Singer's Powerful Performance Divides AGT Judges

7/30/2025

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Thirteen-year-old Evelyn Errante took the stage on America's Got Talent, belting out "Defying Gravity" from Wicked. Her powerful performance captivated the audience, but the judges were divided. Mel B and Heidi Klum cheered her on with a yes, while Simon Cowell questioned her song choice, and Howie Mandel hesitated about her future in the competition.

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Thirteen-year-old Evelyn Errante took the stage on America's Got Talent, belting out "Defying Gravity" from Wicked. Her powerful performance captivated the audience, but the judges were divided. Mel B and Heidi Klum cheered her on with a yes, while Simon Cowell questioned her song choice, and Howie Mandel hesitated about her future in the competition.