Luke is a former returnee from last season. Sort of. He was born in Cuba. His parents were immigrants to America when he was just a little boy. He was in the audience for his friend Jordan Blue last season, who also joins via Facetime. These days he is a full time working musician. He tells the judges, that he is a cancer survivor. At 13, he had Leukemia. He started to write songs during his time at the hospital.
Watch Luke Taleno America’s Got Talent performance
He delivers an original tune detailing how he got to where he is, titled “Seat to Stage.” He throws a little Spanish in his flow. He’s not bad. He’s got dance moves too.
He drives the audience wild. Simon says, “That is how you seize your moment. Sofia says he has earned his place on the stage. By the end of the song, Mel B said she had to wonder if he was out of breath. Simon looks up to those who simply did. Mel adds that he has
Let’s see how the audience reacted.
maldita_queen | Well done Howie. I love how he doesn’t always just give the American Got Talent Golden Buzzer to the best of the best, but sometimes also to those whose lives will change because of it.
lockesalive | He got me when he said “We did it!” Not I did it…. That’s authenticity
JCBthree | it’s crazy I watched so many of his tiktok rapping on the streets now he got the golden buzzer that’s whats up I’m proud of you Luke!
SheezFubar | Luke Taleno, I hope you’re reading this! I hardly EVER see anyone on AGT who immediately clicks and I love right away! You’re a natural and what you do is AMAZING! I have faith that you got this and you’ve already won. GET READY! CUZ, YOU’RE A WHOLE NEW VIBE!
catblesing5215 | Rap isn’t usually my thing, but I really enjoyed him, his storytelling, his energy and I could even understand the words! Looking forward to seeing what he does next.
raminduliyanage693 | Howie Mandel giving golden buzzers to best friends
zacharyweiss2971 | Mel B missed the point of the audition. The spirit, the fight, the authenticity of it. Howie getting down to his level to embrace his moment was well done.
DustinFerre123 | It actually feels amazing how someone like him, whos so talented, just hoping for the best for himself, voices out about getting the golden buzzer, but not in a cocky way. Such a humble guy.
peytonclark1353 | So cool how him and Jourdan both got GB’s in back to back years
DustinFerre123 | Wow. This is a first in agt history. First time a dog act got a golden buzzer, and now a rapper gets a golden buzzer as well. Both well deserved
jonathanhsu1281 | Luke, one of the best rappers, is amazing! and a well deserved golden buzzer!
randycruz4000 | Glad to see someone I grew up with succeeding in his craft.
elliott8310 | He deserved it! PERIOD! I could not stop smiling! I can’t express enough on how amazing this guy is! He’s just amazing!
DanielZ-nv2zg | 3 golden buzzers in 1 episode. We’ve been spoilt rotten with talent!
beaukim15 | this is so emotional!!great job man and howie gave you that golden buzzer and you deserve it buddy!!
VanzGovender-u9b | Wow …his dream came tru ….You was amazing I love you bru
SpinalSurgerySurvivalist | He is AMAZING!! Congratulations from South Africa, you are a star!
heidia6270 | Luke!!! That was awesome!! I’m not a rap fan and I loved it! Well done!! Congrats! Way to go Howie!!
JohnGubatan | Luke Taleno sounded FANTASTIC on AGT!!!!
MamitonD | WE ARE ROOTING FOR YOU!! We love u ! Fans from Orlando!
JaydenNicholson-om2mc | Good job Luke, John is so proud of his bsf <3
Sara86A | Wow his rapping was on fire especially when he rapped in Spanish. Lets go!!!
Thatspookyguyy | That’s my boyyyyy! Congrats brother!
JWD845 | A duo with his friend Jourdan would be amazing! Keep it up bro!
ShannonMashburn-y9y | Killed it boy hell yea keep it up
