Celine Tam advanced to the semifinals of America’s Got Talent on Wednesday and the nine-year-old singer said she felt ‘very great’ about the opportunity.
The sweet child had caused some discrepancy with the judges after singing When You Believe by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey last night – with Mel B saying the song was ‘too big’ for her.
But after the public vote Celine was through along with six other acts.
Semis singer: Celine Tam advanced to the semifinals Wednesday during the results episode of America’s Got Talent
‘I am feeling very great,’ beamed Celine to host Tyra Banks.
During the Live Results only seven of the 12 acts that performed the previous night could progress.
Ukrainian dance crew Light Balance were the first to be saved despite ‘technical difficulties’ on Tuesday’s live show.
‘Well done boys!’ exclaimed Mel, 42.
Fan favorite: The nine-year-old singer told host Tyra Banks that she was feeling ‘very great’
Technical difficulties: Light Balance advanced despite technical difficulties the previous night
Well done: Mel B congratulated Light Balance for making the finals
Next to hit the safe zone was deaf singer Mandy Harvey, who lost her hearing 10 years ago, at age 18.
‘Unreal, this is amazing thank you so much,’ she sobbed.
Singer Johnny Manuel, 32, who once toured with NSYNC, also progressed.
Tender moment: Mandy Harvey celebrated with he parents after advancing
The judges advised him to concentrate on his ‘big diva songs’ to stay in the game.
Twelve-year-old robot dancer Merrick Hanna won over flamboyant high school twins Mirror Image.
Simon Cowell jumped up to clap for Merrick, who invents his own routines.
Singing star: Johnny Manuel rejoiced with Tyra after making it into the semis
‘You are a little star…you’ve got the imagination Merrick…to find a song and do something that’s going to go viral and take you even further,’ predicted the 57-year-old music executive.
The three acts with the lowest votes were put up to another public vote via the Dunkin’ Donuts Save.
Viewers were asked to vote for 13-year-old singer Evie Clair, mature harmonizing trio The Masqueraders and magician Eric Jones.
Robot dancer: Merrick Hanna reacted as he learned he was advancing
Showing support: Simon Cowell praised Merrick for his original routine
Teen talent: Evie Clair was among the bottom three and part of the Dunkin’ Donuts Save
‘The Masqueraders have been waiting 50 years to have their dreams come true,’ said Howie Mandel.
Evie Clair, whose father is critically ill, made the cut.
‘I love you daddy,’ she shouted.
Tender moment: The 13-year-old singer spoke with her ailing father who was too sick to make it
In a final vote by the judges Heidi Klum and Simon went for the Masqueraders, but Mel and Howie went with Eric – causing a tie.
The public chose illusionist Eric.
Along with The Masqueraders, The Pompeyo Family Dogs, escape artist Demian Aditya, Mirror Image and California dance group Brobots & Mandroidz were also eliminated.
America’s Got Talent continues next week on NBC with another group of acts performing for a chance to make the semifinals.
Final act: Eric Jones and his magic act was the last to make it to the semis