‘AGT Fantasy League’: Simon Cowell feels like he’s ‘just been dumped’ after Mel B steals Billy & Emily England [WATCH]

Marcus James Dixon
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The series premiere of “America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League” delivered the reality TV show’s first major twist when Mel B utilized her Golden Buzzer to steal Billy & Emily England from Simon Cowell‘s team. Remember, for NBC’s “AGT” spin-off series, each judge cultivates their own team of 10 all-star acts, fan-favorites and former winners, but the Golden Buzzer twist allows the judges to “steal” someone else’s contestant and advance them into the season finale. (Think of it as “The Voice” on steroids.)

“I feel really excited. I feel amazing,” Mel B proclaimed during the January 1 episode after the confetti fell onto the brother-sister rollerblading duo. The camera then cut to Simon, who gritted his teeth in anger. Watch the Golden Buzzer video above.

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Emily seemed to rub salt in Simon’s wound when she told host Terry Crews, “Honestly, when Simon called me, the 11-year-old Emily was a little bit upset. I really wanted to be part of Mel B’s team.”

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“Well, that’s show business,” Simon deadpanned, adding, “I actually feel like I’ve just been dumped.” He later noted how the talented siblings “weren’t even unhappy” about switching teams.

Billy & Emily England are now the first act to make it into the Season 1 finale. Five other acts from Monday’s show advanced to the semi-finals based on the studio audience vote: acrobatic dance group V.Unbeatable, singer and pianist Kodi Lee, shadow artist Shadow Ace, sand artist Kseniya Simonova and pole dancer Kristy Sellars.

At the other end of the spectrum, four acts were eliminated in Week 1 and now have no chance of winning the $250,000 grand prize: German entertainer Hans, football player-turned-magician Jon Dorenbos, silent comedic magician Tape Face and Japanese opera singer Maria Seiren.

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All of the judges had raves for Billy & Emily England’s spin-tacular performance, which included fire and knives. “I honestly feel this is what the show is all about,” stated Simon. And Howie Mandel called it “one of the most dangerous, exciting, stand-out acts we’ve ever had.”

Explaining her decision to steal the rollerbladers for her team, Mel B stated, “Can I just say? This was spectacular, it really, really was. And you [Simon] really like this act, don’t you? But you know what? Guess who has the Golden Buzzer tonight? Me!” The former Spice Girl then slammed her hand down on the button, and the rest is history.

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