The Japanese comedy duo, Schumacher, took the world by storm when they appeared on America Got Talent. Their unique blend of physical comedy and animal impersonations was a viral sensation. But their journey to stardom wasn’t without its controversies.
Sofia Vergara’s golden buzzer sent shockwaves through the audience and ignited a heated debate about the duo’s talent. While some found their act hilarious and refreshing, others questioned the decision to send them through to the live shows.
Schumacher on AGT
The ongoing season 19 of AGT has brought on stage some of the most stunning performances. The range of acts also includes stand-up comedy and comedic duos like Schumacher.
AGT season 19 auditions have witnessed performers coming from different parts of the globe showcasing AGT’s versatility into accepting different cultured talents.
The auditions are now over and from now on competition to remain on the show will be much fiercer as top 44 acts take the stage for the quarter final rounds.
Who Is Schumacher on America Got Talent Season 19?
Schumacher is the Japanese comedy duo who has appeared during the auditions on AGT. winning hearts with their hilarious acts on the big stage judge Sofia Vergara could not hold herself back to press the Golden Buzzer.
With that being said, the comedic duo has now headed straight into the live shows. While some acts seemed to be making the viewers quite uncomfortable, those acts required a lot of effort.
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The Golden Buzzer-Worthy Performance Put Up by Schumacher: A Brief Recap
It is the acts that will forever live on in our minds. Schumacher did something extraordinary out there to standout from the rest. The competition is already tight and committing to an act that keeps everyone laughing throughout the performance is quite a strategic way to make the judges press the Golden Buzzer. The competitive nature of the Japanese was felt here as well.
The duo had difficulty speaking in English which is why a translator had to be present out there. Simon Cowell had a brief introductory chat with them before they began their hilarious act.
It was revealed that they had received training from a comedy school back in Japan. They had met in school and then decided to debut on stage together.
Their act usually includes them pretending to be different animals. The act showcases various skills. Sofia Vergara pressing the Golden Buzzer came as a surprise to all of us because no one thought she would do that.
Audiences were almost sure that the duo would get eliminated but all thanks to Sofia that we would witness another round of their witty act in the upcoming episode.
Fans Reactions To Schumacher Receiving The Golden Buzzer
Judge Sofia herself revealed that their performance was so absurd and that was the reason that she gave them the Golden Buzzer.
Public reactions have been flooded with mixed reactions ever since this event. Even though the duo seemed quite happy and excited that they were through the eliminations, viewers thought that they didn’t deserve it.
Although there were some netizens who found their act quite funny and laughed out loud ever since they made their appearance on the stage.
Terry Crews along with other judges did seem to have enjoyed the overall performance but they were not quite enthusiastic about pressing the Golden Buzzer. Well, it did come as a surprise that Sofia gave them a chance to perform again in the quarterfinals.
Biography of Schumacher
| Show Name | America Got Talent Season 19 |
| Performers | Ryu Taro & Yuya Gomi |
| Act | Comedic Duo |
| On Stage name | Schumacher |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Current status on AGT | Won Golden Buzzer |
Why Did Schumacher Receive The Golden Buzzer?
Simon Cowell did not want to disappoint the duo which is why he gave a ‘thumbs up’ and also thought that their performance was both ‘genius’ and ‘funny’.
The duo seems to have quite the fan following on their Tik Tok account and their videos have secured more than 2 million likes. Only a few people may disagree with the judgment made by Simon at that point of time.
Golden Buzzer button presser Sofia didn’t quite fully understand the act. She was totally confused thinking whether the performance was like a puppet show or a transformation.
Overall, she thought the act was ridiculous but ended up saying ‘I really, really think you deserve this’ before slamming the button.
Have Schumacher Performed In Other American Television Shows?
Schumacher stepped foot in America for the first time ever for their auditions in AGT season 19. They have reportedly never performed outside of Japan. The duo seems to have been engaging with their fans through Tik Tok where they earned a huge fan following.
Now, with their presence in AGT the love from Americans seems to be inevitable. Their impeccable comedic timing and dressing up as various animals is what gives them the USP in the show.