Hours after the accident, Cowell underwent surgery during which he had a "number of fusions and metal rod" put into his back, a source previously told PEOPLE. - (SINGING) Praise be the day. KYLIE MAR: And in an "AGT" first, no live audience was present due to coronavirus concerns. - America's Got Talent 2020https://youtu.be/SaPXcg7lLfgAmerica's Got Talenthttp://www.youtube.com/user/americasgottalent#AGT #AmericasGotTalent He went on to study at Simpson University in Redding, where as well as writing poetry, he played basketball on Simpson's NCAA Division II team. "For me, it's my first time and I feel comfortable when he is with us. Tearing up at the powerful performance, Vergara was speechless immediately after, as judges Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell gave a standing ovation, saying simply, "Wow." After not making it in 2017, I said, Hey, I really want to try this out and get better at it. So I toured, I did a lot of work. Congratulations to Brandon Leake for WINNING Season 15 of America's Got Talent! WINNER Brandon Leake All Performances on America's Got Talent!Audition - 0:05Quarterfinals - 5:03Semifinals - 10:01Finale - 14:59#AGT #AmericasGotTalent #Tal. The Season 15 winner is the competition's first (and only) spoken-word poetry champion. Howie Mandel gave him a standing ovation. I know what it is to have somebody taken from you without you knowing. Mandel applauded Leake'screativity and vulnerability. "There was something more, so raw. Exclusive: How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts. But if this pain and these memories are all that I got left of you, I won't never regret these scars. me getting the opportunity to have an outlet to share that type of pain. Relive all of Brandon's full performances from the season. Get The America's. Poets just have our local coffee shops. What an amazing tribute. All four judges were never present every time Brandon performed. Brandon posted on his Instagram after his AGT tribute to her: Love you booboo, I hope that gift will forever remain in your heart. STOCKTON (CBS13) Putting yourself out there may not be easy, but sending a message that builds unity may be worth it. Brandon Leake is the winner of the 15th season of America's Got Talent. The first contestant to perform poetry on AGT, Leake prefaced his spoken word piece by dedicating it to his sister. Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. : How did you discover spoken-word poetry? Brandon blew away judge Howie Mandel in particular after he performed a piece about the loss of his sister. SIMON COWELL: Really-- this is a very difficult thing for me to judge. Anna posted on her Instagram celebrating 3 years with her hubby. After reciting his incredibly moving poem, Brandon got a standing ovation from judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel, while Sofia looked visibly stunned. Brandon Leake's Finals performance in Episode 1521 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem in the form of a prayer to his daughter Aaliyah. Brandon Leake, 27, a community college counselor in Stockton, California, wowed the judges with an emotional performance of a poem that paid tribute to his late sister, who died as a baby. SPOKEN word performer and civil rights activist Brandon Leake is the winner of Americas Got Talent season 15. I shouldn't be judging it, I just want to compliment you on what you just did because it was extraordinary.". In his performance, Leake recalled the death of his sister in the late 90s, and his grief in the wake of her passing. For his audition, Leake presented an emotional piece about mourning his late sister. Brandon's sister, who was four years younger than him, died at just 8 months old. Leake, who is AGT 's first-ever spoken word poet to compete, was among the standout performances of the night with his moving poem. Season 15 Let's find out#GoldenBuzzer #BrandonLeake . We feel your love. Brandons audition wasnt Tuesdays only emotional moment. You don't have to be this hardened individual who steps in there and does this crazy competitive work. Aside from crew members and hostTerry Crews, that meant there were only four people inthe audience Tuesday: Cowell,Sofa Vergara,Howie Mandel and guest judgeEric Stonestreet, who filled in for a sick Heidi Klum. "I can feel your pain. What did getting the Golden Buzzer during your audition feel like? What was that experience like? "From the person who lives in Wyoming in a farm town who can relate to a city kid from Stockton, California. On Tuesday, Vergara tweeted that the emotional performance was "a great way to end the night!!! - America's Got Talent 2020 America's Got Talent 945K views 2 years ago Jayy Honors Her Parents Who Were Murdered In Front of Her. He returned for America's Got Talent: All-Stars where he finished in 2nd place in his Preliminary week. Dancers have World of Dance and all these other places. While you're trying to score tickets, take a walk down memory lane and catch every single one of Leake'sAGTperformances. Brandon's final performance was an emotional spoken word piece about his new-born daughter. There were probably a lot of people who doubted that a poet could win, but Brandon is the real deal. I am so grateful to be in this country. And then I just keep my shoulders from getting wet. For more Brandon Leake AGT content, check out this roundup of his best moments from the show. For the finale in Episode 1522, Brandon Leake performed a short spoken word piece prior to the results about Season 15. Now, Leake is a poetry maven who tours the country. "Tonight's poem is actually an ode to my sister. That's the cost of love: caring for someone's so much that you can't imagine living life without them, staring at a grave. Leake tells his most personal stories to connect with others and inspire people far and wide. He will be part of the AGT Live residency and has a movie in the works. Moved by his performance, Howie Mandel pressed his Golden Buzzer, sending Brandon directly to the Quarterfinals. On Tuesday's episode of the competition series, 27-year-old Brandon Leake took . Since the show gave him a platform to share his skill with the world, he has become a household name across the country. Brandon set up the group whilst at university, and began hosting open mic nights to raise money for kids suffering from domestic abuse to go to summer camps. Brandon Leake has made it clear he's willing to take that leap. Leake actually didn't make it to the AGT stage when he first auditioned back in 2017. How communal the talent pool became. America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays and Wednesdays (at 8 p.m. The audition greatly resonated with Vergara, 47, at the judges' panel. Praise be the kingdom. He also . ET) on NBC. This is a very difficult thing for me to judge, I shouldnt be judging it. We feel your pain, we feel your love.". "I've been ground-bound because she left. Below, NBC Insider chats with Leake. Information The NBC App is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, and stream movies. "We are the storytellers of the generation, we are the griots of our time. Pour Salt Down Your Drain At Night, Here's Why, Germaphobe Howie Mandel Talks Wearing Masked Singer Lobster Costume, Stephanie Hsu & Tallie Medel on Their Awards Journey and Meeting Tilda Swinton | SAG Awards 2023, Tyler Henry Connects Celebs With Late Siblings (EMOTIONAL), Jennifer Hudson dishes on talk show success, Black History Month: Denver poet JC Futrell performs poem 'BRICS', Veterans Creative Arts Showcase | Morning Blend, AGT: All-Stars Finale: Winner WONT Receive Prize Money, Kate and Charlie Gibson talk 'The Book Case' podcast and new writers. S15NBC I know what this is. Brandon Leake is an award-winning spoken word poet, artistic educator and motivational speaker from Stockton, California. And I know my sister would be proud of the way her brother has responded to all the things that have been thrown in my way.". Or maybe it was simply due to they hue and in that moment I better understand my Black mother's greatest fear was every time I left her home, on the other side of her phone would no longer be her son, it would be America's most popular hashtag," the father of one said. "A nightmare. Opera Singer Shocks 'America's Got Talent' Judges with Cline Dion, Ariana Grande Impressions, 'America's Got Talent' 's Heidi Klum Says 'I Might Poop Myself' from Nerves About Season 17, Howie Mandel Calls His Golden Buzzer Act the 'Most Surprising, Jaw-Dropping Moment' He's Seen on 'AGT', 'AGT' Season 17 Starts Production: 'I Could Not Be Any More Excited,' Heidi Klum Says See First Look, 'AGT: Extreme' Crowns Season 1 Champion: 'He Deserves This!' Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. His daughter, now 6 months old, is named Aaliyah, but her dad calls her "booboo". The Stockton, California, native spoke about his mother's . But, there is something so different about Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Jacob Blake and the countless others," Leake said. / Good Day Sacramento. This story contains details from the June 30 episode of "America's Got Talent.". Brandon Leake's ode to his sister turned an audience-free "AGT" into a night to remember. Just be you, both on and off stage. She was going to watch this live on TV tonight.". I just want to compliment you on what you just did, because it was extraordinary, said a quieted Simon. I would say the writing was always personal, but performing was not always personal. ), "It's been great to have all those guest judges, but I do miss Simon. Brandon was announced as the winner ahead of Broken Roots, Cristina Rae, Roberta Battaglia and Alan Silva, winning $1 million, a new KIA, and the headlining of a show in Las Vegas. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. SIMON COWELL: What an amazing tribute. first episode of Season 15 impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts, Sofia Vergara falls in her haste to get away from shocking eye-bulging rapper, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "I can feel your pain; I know what this is. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17, 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16, Golden Buzzer Brandon Leake Makes AGT History With Powerful Poetry - America's Got Talent 2020. I wanted to be with them, so I got a big house [in Miami, Florida] and we all lived together. Mandel called the performance "raw," adding that "we feel your pain, we feel your love, and you moved me to do this" before reaching for the Golden Buzzer, raining confetti onto Leake and sending him straight to the live shows. Danielle's presence was definitely felt. Since then, Leake has worked as an English teacher at Edison High School and an academic advisor at Delta College in Stockton. Its like singing and talking and just being a human a cappella. Spoken word is the name given to poetry written to be performed, and Leake is the first ever performer of this genre to be featured on AGT. : The journey started one of two ways. It's just me and my thoughts. Following his victory just a year before, Leake returned to theAGTstage for a special guest performance during Season 16. I can feel your pain. However, that didn't seem to affect the emotion in the room. Later, Leake emotionally said, "My mother's greatest fear is that I won't return home breathing, blood pulsing through these veins enough to still be her Pookie. Brandon returned as a guest performer in Episode 1610 performing a spoken word piece about his hometown of Stockton. In a poem used as an open letter to his father, Leake reflected on their years-long strained relationship and road to healing. When Howie asked if Brandons sister, Danielle (a girl with a smile as wide as the universe and eyes that glimmer like the stars), was backstage, Brandon just vaguely answered, Kind of. Danielles presence was definitely felt. First published on March 1, 2021 / 6:45 AM. [1] He was the first spoken word poet to be on America's Got Talent and received the Golden Buzzer award in the first round from Howie Mandel. The then 4-year-old adored being a big brother and couldn't wait for all the fun they'd have together. Don't go out there trying to be somebody else. "I am going to show the world what a spoken-word poet can do.". Tonight's poem is actually an ode to my sister, Brandon explained. Then, eight months later, Danielle passed away. 'America's Got Talent' Winners: Where Are They Now? And sometimes it designs these alternate realities where she is still here, still alive, and all the things I wish we could have done are played again and again and again, Brandon continued, as his voice began to quaver. We feel your pain. The NBC App is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, and stream movies. He is the first novelty act to win the competition. "This is what an audition is actually like," Cowell said. "She was sitting in the car next to me as we were going to pick up my grandpa. He received enough votes to enter the Top 5 instead of Archie Williams. Everybody else is pretty much irrelevant. Howie and Heidi are amazing, but he's the boss! He realised his talent and decided to do a US solo tour, performing his poetry in 12 states over 40 showss. America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays (8 p.m. You deserve the world and more. Leake's audition, featuring a deeply personal poem about his late sister, earned him a Golden Buzzer from Judge Howie Mandel, and he was an unstoppable force from there. There was really nowhere else to go. Brandon Leake's Quarterfinals performance in Episode 1515 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem about mother love and racial injustice. "My brother passed away the same year that your sister passed away," an emotional Vergara said. As passionate fans of these shows, we provide news, analysis and fan engagement on Americas Got Talent, Britains Got Talent, The Voice, The X Factor, American Idol, The Four, The Masked Singer, The Worlds Best and its contestants.America's Got Talent 2020https://goo.gl/e12UJ8America's Got Talent News \u0026 Recapshttps://goo.gl/e12UJ8 "America's Got Talent" returns on NBCJuly 14 for the last audition show of the season. Mandel gave Brandon his golden buzzer, and he went from strength to strength throughout the competition addressing topics such as the Black Lives Matter movement and his estranged father. We feel your pain. Although the audience was missing, the talent was not. Brandon won 'AGT' season 15 in September 2020, taking home $1 million prize money, a new Kia Stinger, and the chance to perform in Luxor Las Vegas. Coming from a kid who was always concerned about looking cool, being cool, and doing cool stuff, it was really hard for me to relinquish that type of cool jacket off of myself, How communal the talent pool became. ", "Lines like that are what build the bridge between me and another person, and who would have thought that poetry or spoken word could do that," said Leake. Most of us don't often walk in other people's shoes. ", Mandel added, "I asked Brandon if his mother had heard this and he said no. "There was something more raw in the way it's like singing and talking and just being a human a cappella. Mother was like a zombie. But it was very beautiful for me. However, it was Howie who hit that Golden Buzzer the final Golden Buzzer of the season still left in play which automatically advanced Brandon to the live shows. "Its amazing to me that on Season 15 its the first time were hearing spoken word," the comedian said. Tune in next week, when the Americas Got Talent auditions once again, without a live audience conclude. "I did all of this just to give you that. This pursuit led to Brandon leading workshops around the world with several curricula he developed himself. In addition to the $1 million grand prize and a newKia Stinger, Leake is currently a headliner atAGT's live Las Vegas show at the Luxor. Wildcats, singer Celina, Divas & Drummers of Compton, singer Kenadi Dodds, projection artists Lightwave Theatre Company and dancer Noah Epps. And I'm like, Sweet, let's do this.. This is a very difficult thing for me to judge. Brandon met his wife Anna at one of his shows in Stockton after she turned up with a mutual friend. Now I get the chance to be on the forefront and show the world what spoken-word can do. (Kelly Clarkson and Kenan Thompson previously served as season 15 guest judges during the live shows. Exclusive:How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts. Brandon Leake is an African-American spoken word poet, educator, and motivational speaker. During the Quarterfinals, the poet unveiled a timely original poem about the power of a Black mother's love and its tie to police brutality and racial injustice. Brandon Leake's AGT Golden Buzzer Audition. ", Klum also said Cowell has been "healing pretty fast," adding, "I think he's doing amazingly.". Seasons As well as his work as a performer, Brandon is also the founder of a youth organization Called to Move, which aids the development of young people through the art of poetry. Your season was filmed in 2020, in the thick of the global pandemic, so you didn't have a rapturous audience every week. Creator and Executive Producer Simon Cowell is back at the star-studded judges' table with fan-favorite comedian Howie Mandel. Like, How about I trade my six feet for yours? But that's not real. Brandons vulnerable words resonated throughout the empty venue in an AGT first, no live audience was present, due to coronavirus concerns. I'm all too familiar with how some family reunions only ever take place on graveyard grass, and a hole can be a safe haven for a soul in this mortal game of hide and go seek. God blessed me with really long arms, so I just put my phone outside the water and type. I didn't know her, but she was a beautiful young Black girl, probably around 15 or 16. Relive all of Brandon's full performances from the season. Get The America's Got Talent App: http://bit.ly/AGTAppDownload Subscribe for More: http://bit.ly/AGTSub America's Got Talent Tuesdays 8/7c on NBC! 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Do you have any advice for the Acts competing on AGT Season 17? Gibson was only 8 months old. "It's amazing to me that on Season 15, it's the first time that we're hearing somebody of spoken word," Mandel said. Leake was the first spoken word poet to perform on the show. Congratulations to Brandon Leake for WINNING Season 15 of America's Got Talent! I'm still haunted by these nightmares because I have a really creative mind. Cowell called his act an "amazing tribute." Poet Brandon Leake is the first spoken word poet act to receive the, In Brandon's Finals performance, it was mentioned that he auditioned for, Brandon is Howie Mandel's second (third if counting. "Love is the most vulnerable thing one will ever have," Leake recited, "And you must learn to hold onto it loosely so when it leaves it won't exit so painfully.". The 27-year-old from Stockton stole hearts on the national stage by telling a very personal story about the death of his baby. Your poems are so raw. Sofia Vergara was emotionally moved by this poetic America's Got Talent audition. Leake was born into a single parent home with his mother, Carla on the south side of Stockton, California. "Kind of," Leake replied. Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. "My older brother, Rafael, was killed in Colombia," she said. And even in this very direct competition, we were all still rooting for each other. The reason I became so much better was actually 'cause I failed making the show the first time. Year after year, \"America's Got Talent\" features an impressive array of singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, magicians, ventriloquists and hopeful stars, all vying to win America's hearts and a $1 million prize.America's Got Talent is available now on Peacock, the new streaming service from NBCUniversal. Brandon has performed in locations such as New Zealand, Mexico, Canada and 36 U.S. states for his Dark Side Tour, which promotes his first-ever published poetry chapbook and his album Deficiencies: A Tale From My Dark Side, which is rooted in transparency and healing. There's something very, very special about you. We are the ones who, as I said, capture history. Brandon Leake POWERFUL Poetry About Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Jacob Blake Brandon Leake Will Make You EMOTIONAL With His Spoken Word - America's Got Talent 2020, Brandon Leake Delivers Emotional Spoken Word to His Daughter - America's Got Talent 2020, Brandon Leake Performs a Moving Spoken Word Piece About AGT - America's Got Talent 2020, THE WINNER IS - America's Got Talent 2020, Brandon Leake's EMOTIONAL Performance Receives a Standing Ovation - AGT- All-Stars 2023. She's here with me now," Leake said, leading Mandel to ask if shewas backstage. The fourth and final slate of contestants performed in the live quarterfinal rounds of America's Got Talent. KYLIE MAR: "America's Got Talent's" first-ever spoken-word contestant, 27-year-old Stockton poet, educator, and new father Brandon Leake, closed out Tuesday night's episode with a tear-jerking ode to his deceased younger sister. AGT Season 17 premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 8 p.m. Leake proceeded to vocalizethe painful processof mourning and accepting the death of his youngersister, Danielle Marie Gibson, who died in 1997, the same year Vergara lost her brother. He was the winner of the competition, claiming the $1,000,000 prize, a new car, and the headlining of a show in Las Vegas. UTA Signs 'America's Got Talent' Winner Brandon Leake. Leake says his overall goal is to spread a message that creates a more loving and gracious society. 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