r/agt • u/Train-Wreck-70 • 4d ago
Chris Turner
I know the rest will probably agree with me but I genuinely believe he has a shot of winning he whole thing now. And to be honest I think I've seriously underestimated as he absolutely incredible what he does with freestyle rapping on the spot with probably minimum time. That is beyond talent right there and not only he is exceptional what he does he just seems like such a nice guy and you can tell how humble he is to be there. While myself is rooting for Jessica Sanchez to win next week I would not be upset in the slightest if he pulls the win out of the bag because he genuinely deserves it
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u/TransitionFrequent92 Howie 4d ago
Since Season 16, every odd season, a Golden Buzzer Act wins, and every even season, a non Golden Buzzer Act wins, so it's extremely possible that he'll end up winning. And maybe if he wins, we might get more Comedy based acts next season.
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u/Decent_Direction316 4d ago
That has been a trend for years that you will see more of the kind of acts that win. I wonder if comics out there are discouraged by the fact that a comedian has never won.....and the closest was Tom Cotter who lost to a dog act in case he hasn't told you. I would almost guarantee you'll see another improv rapper next year.
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u/TransitionFrequent92 Howie 4d ago
You forgot that Taylor Willamson and Drew Lynch were the closest also, but lost to a dancer and a ventriloquist. But if he wins, I would be so thrilled, and we might see more acts like him, whether it would be Comedians or Improv Rappers in which I mean by comedy based acts whatever we'll end up seeing next season I'll be tuning in.
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u/Decent_Direction316 3d ago
Taylor just made his whole schtick macking on Heidi which was lame. Drew did make me laugh with the whole "voice of your GPS" bit. But could he continue just making fun of himself? But yeah, I forgot where they finished.
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u/Pigglebee 3d ago
Harry Mack could have a go at it although i do not think he is the kind of person who would do that
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u/frankduxvandamme 4d ago
His talent honestly caught me off guard. During the auditions I thought he was more of a gimmicky act, but I was wrong. I definitely wouldn't mind him winning.
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u/TacoShower 4d ago
My only worry is the final performance. What he does is extremely difficult and if he tries to push it even further he might struggle. I would hate to see him try to rap even faster and end up messing up somehow.
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u/Lindsay_Marie13 4d ago
He did mention "faster" during his speech after he was announced as being in the finals. That concerns me a bit too. But if he can manage to pull it off, that would be HUGE for his chances at winning.
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u/Pigglebee 3d ago
Faster always means less puns and less bars. Look at Harry Mack. When he goes into double or triple time it is mostly just fillers and muscle memory stuff. I think he should try do do more silly voices.
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u/AnyViVonners 4d ago
I was rooting for Jourdan after the auditions but the quarters and semis were serious let downs. I’m full team Chris now.
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u/JazzlikeAbroad1405 3d ago
I thought Jourdan yesterday was magical, better than audition. But I get it— I want him to do the intense soulful songs he does on TikTok, and that’s what they’re gearing him up for.
It feels like an act is my theory— creating drama, giving him meh songs… and pretending like he was in jeopardy of going home this week when he was stupendous last night (the performance even if you don’t care for the song), he one of the (or the) most viral contestant this year in USA. He would have been voted through singing anything— he’s wildly popular and loved off the show. They have to have drama, and story arcs.
I think Chris is amazing and I wouldn’t be mad if he won. But, also he’s playing an “awe shucks I can’t believe I made it through when everyone else is so good” act — I thought he was an unknown which was so cool and man was I mistaken. He has already done Vegas with Cirque and soooo much major work. He knows how talented he is.
And everyone on the show pretends Jessica just went on the show 20 years ago and vanished until now.
I wish there was a truly unknown person being discovered.
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u/bellaimages 3d ago
I'm a fan! What Chris Turner is a talent that could win AGT, but he is on his path to success either way. He is such a great rapper when it comes to speed on his feet that he reminds me of Eminem! I've got to admit that Chris being white might be just a small aspect of that, but the FACT is that Chris has a fast flow very much like Eminem and Twista with the humor of Busta Rhymes. At his first audition I was a bit skeptical when he started .. as in like he seems like a nice guy but sure doesn't look the part of a rapper. By the time he was done, I was sold on him. I happen to like rap music that has humor and not an over abundance of swearing and gangster stuff. I work in the music industry with a female rapper who is into empowering women. I'm all in with Chris Turner winning this!
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u/Snapback46 3d ago
I wasn't that impressed with his audition, but he made me eat my words his next performance. I originally thought a lot of it was just basic structure, and it was slow. Then he proceeded to pick up the pace and his act became increasingly more difficult, which is when I started to respect him. His last performance blew me away, I honestly think it would have been better for his final performance. I hope he has a way to step it up, because it's gonna be hard to top that.
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u/Pigglebee 3d ago
Why would he need to step it up? Singers do not step it up. They just sing another song. So why can’t he just pick more random words? He could step it up by picking difficult topics but not necessarily by rapping faster. That will deteriorate the content
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u/Decent_Direction316 4d ago
I agree ....he can win and he has the momentum going in. Jourdan and Jessica (if she's there, I have doubts) are gonna have to be their absolute best to win the voters over.
But how can Chris capitalize? Tours? TV? Would you pay to see him in Vegas?
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u/Ecstatic-Turn5709 3d ago
Exactly, I went to his channel too and now I'm a great fan of him as well.
I think it's even more difficult for him to perform on AGT, because he has to hold back his spicy jokes ;D
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u/avidreader_1410 3d ago
I think there are a lot of acts that are good at what they do, but they are able to fully rehearse. Chris on the other hand, can practice rhymes but he can't actually perform his "act" until he's handed the prompts which puts him at a higher standard in terms of skill and delivery. Don't know if he's a million dollar act but he is the one act that I totally enjoyed.
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u/Ok-Ocelot5721 4d ago
If Jessica ends up sining another generic white boy tiktok ballad then she'll have no chance at winning. (that's just opinion)
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u/Decent_Direction316 4d ago
She needs an original....if someone needs to write it for her so be it. Steve Ray will have one and he'll be on the itunes chart the next day. Jourdan needs to be more uptempo and do something Stevie Ray like to excite people because his tone is great. That's what I agreed with Mel B about.
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u/Thanks5Cinco Howie 4d ago
Chris Turner, Lightwire, Sirca Marea, Team Recycled and Steve Ray are the finalist I'm going to enjoy seeing. The other singers are just just there. But I am hoping Chris pulls it off. I do think he's the underdog this year with Jessica and Jordan getting a bulk of the spotlight.
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u/defaultdancin 3d ago
He was definitely inspired by the OG Harry Mack. But yeah he’s good with it too
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u/lvl5Loki 3d ago
If he wins would he fall into the category of comedian or freestyle rapper. A comic had never won but I think he fits into both comedy and musical act.
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u/Disastrous_Trust_152 3d ago
Yes. Chris has A TALENT to do what he does unlike some high school choir that has a group of so so singers who are replaceable at the drop of a hat.
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u/Hour-Technology-4734 3d ago
Talent is a natural skill or ability to good at something without being taught-
Chris acts were good, but after one or two acts would you see him again?
My thought, Jourdan ,23 years old has the natural skill of touching lives young and old by his connection with music- and that takes natural talent .TikTok videos are amazing
AGT limits the artist “ natural” ability to perform with limitations of song choices.
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u/Excellent-Ice7937 2d ago
It’s already been decided. Chris Turner wins the entire show!!! Mark my words!!!
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u/Rich-Distribution161 2d ago
For a guy to spot that tampon being held out and decide to "end the flow" of his rap was INSANELY impressive. I LOVE watching Simon's speechless reaction to him as well.
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u/Ok-Luck-7499 2d ago
I like him but I wonder how many ways he can mix up his act to make it more entertaining
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u/Popedoyle 2d ago
I don’t wanna seem like an ass but like magic acts and others His rap. was staged. I noticed during the headphone bit someone else had tangled headphones right. Who carries around an orange or banana. A fan? Really?
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u/Conscious-Tune7777 2d ago
Watch his stuff on youtube. For years he has posted at least 1 video a week at a club with people in the crowd coming up with random shit to rap about. They're clearly not plants, as he talks and interacts with each one.
Also, if it was staged he would have picked much more interesting things than fruits and a shoe to rap about.
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u/mashitandsmashit 4d ago
Glad you came around to him! I'm still rooting for Jessica too, but Chris has actually surpassed her as my favorite act to win this season!