Is that Justin Bieber? America's Got Talent judges do double take as pop star's female doppelgänger takes to the stage

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Who is that girl? Judges on America's Got Talent had to do a double take when contestant Dani Shay, who is a dead ringer for Justin Bieber, pictured right, took to the stage in Houston Texas


Judges on America's Got Talent had to do a double take when contestant Dani Shay took to the stage at the Houston, Texas auditions, last night.

The androgynous 22-year-old female performer was a complete dead ringer for 17-year-old pop sensation Justin Bieber.

With Bieber's former famous hair flip, Shay immediately had the crowd in a frenzy before she even opened her mouth.


Doppelgänger: With Bieber's former famous hair flip, Shay immediately had the crowd in a frenzy before she even opened her mouth


Introducing herself, the Bieber doppelgänger joked to the judges 'Justin Bieber looks like me,' as they discussed her extraordinary likeness to the teenage male star.

Shay performed a spoof of Bieber's hit song 'Baby', referring to her life as a lookalike.

The performance was met with laughs and cheers from the crowd.

'Dani you are truly amazing!!' exclaimed judge Howie Mandel.


Daring: High diver Darren Taylor, who goes by the nickname of Professor Splash, jumped from a balcony at the theatre in Houston, Texas, in front of a hushed live audience


'I think you are very talented young lady and I love the humour you brought to this. But I think you are talented in your own right,' said Piers Morgan.

All three judges then sent Shay to the next round.

Another contestant also stunned the judges when he belly flopped from a height of 26ft into a 12-inch deep paddling pool.


Take a deep breath: The diver is seen here preparing to belly flop from a height of 26ft into a 12-inch deep paddling pool


Splash: Audience members and host Nick Cannon gasped as he landed in the wading pool


He did it! The man who had already dislocated his neck twice and broken his heels five times, got a roaring applause from the audience after pulling off his stunt


High diver Darren Taylor, who goes by the nickname of Professor Splash, jumped from a balcony at the theatre in Houston, Texas, in front of a hushed live audience.

The man who had already dislocated his neck twice and broken his heels five times, got a roaring applause from the audience after pulling off his stunt.

'That was one of the most incredible things I have seen in all my life. Are you ok?' Piers asked.


Wild: First cab off the rank in the Texas auditions was the The Rhinestone Ropers, a wild west act involving a death-defying combination of guns and knives


Death-defying: Dan threw knives at his assistant Melody, while she span on a wheel, narrowly missing the cowboy clad brunette


'I have never seen anything like this, I think it was incredible.' said Sharon Osbourne.

All three judges also sent him through to Las Vegas.

First cab off the rank in the Texas auditions was the The Rhinestone Ropers, a wild west act involving a death-defying combination of guns and knives.

Dan threw knives at his assistant Melody, while she span on a wheel, narrowly missing the cowboy clad brunette.

The risky performance drew cheers and a standing ovation from the crowd.


Eccentric: Piano player and singer Daniel Joseph Baker thought of himself as the next Lady Gaga, performing the eccentric singer's hit, Bad Romance


'How many partners have you gone too, ' joked Howie. 'You bring a whole array of entertainment I have never seen on America's Got Talent.'

'I love it because it is traditional old American entertainment.' said Sharon.
The duo also went through to the next round.

Next up was piano player and singer Daniel Joseph Baker, who thought of himself as the next Lady Gaga, performing the eccentric singer's hit, Bad Romance.

With characteristic flair and an incredible voice range, he impressed the judges, giving him another chance to make to impress in Sin City.

'That performance was just great fun... you have a great personality and I think I love you,' Sharon said.

'You have a lot of fierceness,' Howie said. 'But keeps your arm to your side,' referring to his nervous sweat.


Flexible: Twisting and twirling their way to Vegas was the Sandou Trio Russian Bar


'You are a strange one Daniel...you are going to polarise audiences, but you are not everybody cup of tea,' said Piers. 'But I quite liked it.'

Twisting and twirling their way to Vegas was the Sandou Trio Russian Bar.

Gymnast Cassie drew gasps from the audience with a dangerous series of backflips, twists and somersaults, all whilst landing and balancing on a raised bar.

'I can't wait to see what you have in your back pocket for later on.' Sharon said.



Adorable: Six-year-old Tanner, otherwise known as Lil T, booty-shaked his way to The Black Eyed Peas dance anthem Boom Boom Pow


'I could see this in Vegas and I think in terms of danger level,' said Piers. 'I think it was the most high-risk act that we have had on America's Got Talent.'

Adorable six-year-old Tanner, otherwise known as Lil T had the audience and the crowd melting before his performance, as he talked about his 'girlfriend' Abbie.

Booty-shaking his way to The Black Eyed Peas dance anthem Boom Boom Pow, the little one perfected moves like The Robot and The Worm, making his performance a sure-fire guarantee for a trip to Vegas.


Tweet, tweet: Over in Minneapolis, a bird act was first up with parrot Echo helping his handler get through to the next round


'I think you have amazing moves, for a boy of six doing that onstage,' said Piers.
'You are quite the cutest thing we have seen this year,' said Sharon.

Once again some scantily clad ladies got Piers Morgan temperature rising.

This time a troupe of cheerleader-esque dancers by the name of The Perfect Angels emerged in skimpy white bikinis to do the splits, much to the delight of the 45-year-old judge.

Following the performance Piers couldn't resist an opportunity to flirt.

'Ladies, how are you?' he asked with a sly grin. 'That was sexy, it was fun, I am going to say yes.'

Of course, the troupe were ushered through.


Tragedy into triumph: Tears welled up in the audiences eyes as Opera singer Lys Agnes took to the stage performing Ave Maria


Over in chilly Minneapolis, the entertainment didn't stop.

The auditions saw Piers turn up 18 hours late because of snow, leaving Howie and Sharon to judge the first few on their own.

Yet another bird act was first up, with parrot Echo helping his handler get through to the next round.

Tears welled up in audience members eyes as Lys Agnes took to the stage.

The female performer had lost her fiancé in a car accident, and following the tragedy she thought she could never sing again.


Scantily clad: Viva La Muerte, a midget stripper got through to the next round


But her rendition of Ave Maria proved her wrong as the operatic notes wowed both the judges and the audience, getting her through to the next round.

The Silhouettes added another dimension to the night, with their original and abstract performance.

The group of dancers aged nine to 18, danced behind a backlit screen appearing as silhouettes.

Sharon called the performance 'intoxicating' and Piers thought it was 'brilliant'.

Acts that weren't so lucky included an off-key R&B act Status B.L.A.K. impersonator Johnny Di Domenico, burlesque dancer Miss Cherries Jubalie and folk musician Walt Winston.


Raw talent: The Silhouettes added another dimension to the night with their original and abstract performance



Beautiful: The group of dancers ranging in aged nine to 18, danced behind a backlit screen appearing as silhouettes


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Piers causes tears as he tells leader of teenage pop group to ditch bandmates on America's Got Talent

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Hopefuls: Teenage group Poplyfe took to the stage in scenes on aired last night on America's Got Talent in a bid to make it through to the Las Vegas round


Piers Morgan reduced a teenage girl to tears on America's Got Talent last night.

The former Fleet Street newspaper editor told the lead singer of Poplyfe that he was impressed with her vocal.

But he gave her a cruel ultimatum saying he would only put her through if she ditched her five other bandmates.


Mr Nasty: But Morgan told the lead singer she should dump her other five bandmates - otherwise he would give his vote


Saving the day: But fellow judges Sharon Osbourne an Howie Mandel came through and put the entire group through to the next round


Sticking to her guns, the girl, whose name was not revealed on the show, said: 'I cannot go without my brothers.'

Luckily for her, fellow judges Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel gave her and the rest of the band the thumbs up and put them through to the next round in Las Vegas.

But Piers said to them: 'Judging you as a group, I'm going to say no.'

The six-piece band, who are aged between 12 and 16 and who performed Travie McCoy's track Billionaire, were delighted with the final result after being saved by Howie and Sharon.


Introductions: The band is made up of members aged between 12 and 16


Acoustic set: They performed a version of Travie McCoy's track Billionaire


As they exited the stage, the lead singer triumphantly shouted at Piers: 'We will show you.'

But it appeared the stress of the audition was a little too much to take.

Moments later she dissolved into tears backstage when host Nick Cannon asked her why she was so emotional.

With tears in her eyes, she replied: 'Because I thought I was going to have to leave them.'

Last night's show kicked off with a hilarious skit by celebrity impressionist Melissa Villasenor.


Impressive: Kenyan acrobatic group Zuma Zuma got the thumbs up as they made a human pyramid


She earned laughs with her interpretations of Barbara Walters, Miley Cyrus, Kathy Griffin, Christina Aguilera and Natalie Portman.

Afterwards Sharon told the shop worker: 'You won't be working in retail much longer.' Melissa received three yes votes from the judges.

Next up was the A+C Twins, who failed to impress with their rendition of My Girl.


Wow: Anita McCoy did the splits to the surprise of the judging panel


Oh dear: The A+C Twins failed to impress despite comparing themselves to The Jacksons, seen here with judge Howie attempting to help them out


Howie even joined them on stage for a verse, but the twosome were sent packing after Sharon told them they couldn't sing.

An acrobatic group from Kenya called Zuma Zuma caught the attention of the judges as the put on a high-energy routine that saw them build a human pyramid. They secured the approval of all of the judges and made it to the next round.

But 33-year-old showman Mauricio Herrera was another flop in a night of weird and wonderful acts.

He performed Ricky Martin's Livin La Vida Loca, with Piers buzzing him out from the off before branding it 'horrendous'.

Other acts who made it through to Vegas included acrobatic couple The Daring Jones Duo, eight-year-old swing singer Sadie and The Elektrolytes, a hip-hop dance group.


How cute: Swing singer Sadie was a big hit with her very impressive voice


You're out: Mauricio Herrera failed to serve up the good with his rendition of Ricky Martin's Living La Vida Loca, leaving Piers with his head in his hands


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Piers Morgan left blushing after burlesque dancer performs on America's Got Talent

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Sultry: Burlesque performer Olivia Bellafontaine got Piers Morgan's temperature rising with her seductive routine on America's Got Talent last night


Piers Morgan was left blushing last night whilst attending to his judging duties on America's Got Talent.

The 46-year-old was captivated as a burlesque performer did a risqué routine on the family talent show, which made it's return to the TV screen.

Sexy Olivia Bellafontaine got both Piers and fellow judge Howie Mandel's temperatures rising with her seductive routine.

In a feather and fringed revealing black two-piece outfit, the brunette whipped up a frenzy with her sensual moves and lasso style whip.

The judges were almost rendered speechless by the end of the routine, especially Mandel, who struggled to find the words as his wife watched on from the crowd.

'Hahaha, I have a dilemma... My wife and my daughter are sitting right there, so I don't want to say how much I liked it.' Howie said.



Blushing: The performance certainly got Piers's temperature rising


'I don't quite have that dilemma as my wife is in a different country at the moment!' Piers laughed.

With the support of third judge Sharon Osbourne, the sexy brunette got through to the next round with a 'yes' from each judge.

The sixth season of America's Got Talent kicked off with eyebrow-raising acts from the sublime to the ridiculous.

Kicking off in the city of dreams, Los Angeles, the judges were hoping to find some hopefuls to compete to be next star who will claim the top prize of $1,000,000 and also a chance to headline a show in Las Vegas.

Sharon opened the reality show by asking host Nick Cannon about his personal life at home with his wife Mariah Carey.

The 58-year-old, who was dressed in a simple black suit and wore her flame red-hair perfectly coiffed, asked the rapper and actor how he was going a being a dad to his newborn twins, Monroe and Morocco.

'What I want to know is what it is like to be a daddy,' she asked.



Frightening: Gasps were drawn when Frank Miles juggled live stun guns which added up to a collective 1.5 million volts in current


'It's amazing, thank you for asking. It takes talent to be a father, I figured that out,' he replied.

As always, there were laughs, tears and even screams, from both the audiences and judges as they endured a slew of auditions.

Gasps were drawn when Frank Miles juggled live stun guns adding up to a collective 1.5 million volts in current, while standing in some water.

The middle-aged man pulled the dangerous stunt off without a hitch, clearly impressing the terrified judges.

'That was great, that was dangerous, it was funny, it was unique,' said Howie.


Pushing limits: The performer took it one step further when he stepped into a bucket of water


'Can we assume Frank, if we bring you back will their be more attempts to kill yourself on the show? Then in that case, yes', joked Piers.

Frank Olivier, 50, a unicycle rider also did a juggling act, but this time his weapon of choice was flaming torches.

The over-excited performer held onto Howie's bald head as he tried to manoeuvre the one wheeled bike.

Close to to burning the judge's cranium with the flame, Howie begged the fellow judges to press their buttons to stop the act.


Shocked: Sharon and Piers were left on the edge of their seat during the death-defying act


You nearly infected his head, you nearly burnt him and you scared him... In short you have become one of my favourite acts ever,' Piers laughed.

A shocked Howie simply refused to vote, but the performer got through after a 'yes' from both Piers and Sharon.

The talent show would not have been complete without some sort of animal involved, and Debbie didn't disappoint with her pet parrot Danny, who had the audience in fits of laughter.

With little instruction from his owner, the little green bird mimicked words like 'shut-up' and even impersonated noises that other birds and a cat make.


Entertaining: The talent show wouldn't be complete without some sort of animal involved and Debbie and her pet parrot Danny had the audience in fits of laughter


Piers stood to his feet, clapping and impressed, when the bird guessed that Debbie was impersonating a chicken after she made a clucking noise.

'That is the most intelligent animal I have ever seen in my life,' he exclaimed.

After Debbie revealed that she also had parrots that painted and read minds, all three judges put her through to the next round.

The three judges were also particularly taken by nervous pianist and singer, Ryan Andreas, 34.


Impressed: Piers stood to his feet, clapping and clearly blown away with Debbie's act


The IT expert impressed them with his raspy rendition of Sarah McLachlan's ballad, Angel.

As the audience gave him a standing ovation, the shy musician was close to tears.
'Well I have to say you blew me away!' said Sharon.



In danger: Frank Olivier, a unicycle rider also did a juggling act, but this time his weapon of choice was flaming torches that nearly burnt the head of judge Howie Mandel


All judges voted yes to the gracious family man.

Getting no love from the audience nor the judges was 54-year-old John Jacobson.

The over-enthusiastic music teacher annoyed the judges as he attempted to teach the audience how to do his Double Dream Hands Dance.


Crass: A man who did arm-fart impressions of the judges farts, made the crowd laugh, but the act was just too grotesque


Even though one of his instructional videos on YouTube had over two million hits, he was meet with boos from the audience and no ticket to Vegas.

The judges did however put through Landon Swank, who put on a Vegas-inspired magic show for the crowd.

With his disappearing girl in a box act, the judges put the handsome 26-year-old from Alaska through to the next round.


Victory: A 12-year-old Samoan-style fire dancer got through to the next round


Impressive: A troupe of break-dancers called Illuminate, who performed in the dark with light suits was definitely a highlight of the night


Over in Atlanta, a slew of performers also turned up the heat.

In particular, a group of 24 Latino dancers called the Miami All-Stars, who all moved in unison with sexy flare, and a trio of adorable kids called SH'Boss Boys who memorised the crowd with their rapping and dancing.

Little Young J melted the hearts of the judges when he revealed that if he won the show, 'he would buy a big, big house and put kids in there who don't have a home.'


No dice: A dancing troupe of senior citizens in nappies attracted boos from the crowd


Among those booted out in the auditions in both Los Angeles and Atlanta, were a dancing troupe of senior citizens in nappies, a man who does arm-fart impressions of the judges farts, and a robot-style dancer who fell off the stage.

Also going through to the next round were a 12-year-old Samoan-style fire dancer, another magician and a troupe of break-dancers called Illuminate, who performed in the dark with light suits.

The special outfits were controlled by their choreographer through a computer, leading to stunning shapes and formations.

Piers was partcularly blown away by the routine.

'That is probably the most single most exciting audition I have seen on this show,' he gushed.

And for a bit of light-hearted fun Morgan and Cannon also got on stage for a sword fight, after taking the swords off a husband-wife team.


Banter: Morgan and Cannon also got on stage for a sword fight after taking the swords off a husband-wife team


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