But it was his first time, I believe, being moved by it the way I do it. Information Brandon received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals in Episode 1516 instead of CA Wildcats and Divas & Drummers of Compton. With the show open to acts of all ages, \"America's Got Talent\" continues to celebrate the variety format like no other show on television. You just have to take a deep breath and keep on going if not for yourself, then for everybody you love.". The audition greatly resonated with Vergara, 47, at the judges' panel. I just want to compliment you on what you just did because it was extraordinary. But if this pain and these memories are all that I got left of you, I won't never regret these scars. ", She added at the time: "With so many bad things happening, it creates a tough skin. Brandon Leake has made it clear he's willing to take that leap. The fourth and final slate of contestants performed in the live quarterfinal rounds of America's Got Talent. And if you want your story told properly, you have to be yourself. And even in this very direct competition, we were all still rooting for each other. Or you could say it started in college after the passing of one of my best friends. Let's find out#GoldenBuzzer #BrandonLeake . She was going to watch this live on TV tonight.". 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. Public File for KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento. Brandon Leake is an award-winning spoken word poet, artistic educator and motivational speaker from . My kids don't bother me when I'm in the shower, my wife doesn't need anything from me when I'm in the shower. "I believe that the biggest issue in this world, and I'm not being political, I'm being truthful, we're all in this together. TERRY CREWS: You have received the Golden Buzzer from Howie Mandel. Brandon's words were able to take a 64-year-old white guy and put him inside the heart and mind of an African-American mother whose just saying goodbye and fearing for her son's return," he said. 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. Dancers have World of Dance and all these other places. He realised his talent and decided to do a US solo tour, performing his poetry in 12 states over 40 showss. We have to understand each other and be compassionate, have empathy for each other. Until Leake, 27, burst onto the scene in June with an emotional poem dedicated to his sister, who died as a baby, a spoken-word artist had never even appeared on the show, let alone captivate. After graduating, Leake joined a slam poetry team in Sacramento. I just want to compliment you on what you just did, because it was extraordinary, said a quieted Simon. 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. Now I get the chance to be on the forefront and show the world what spoken-word can do. Brandon Leake is a poet from Season 15 of America's Got Talent. There was something more raw, in the way that it's like singing and talking and just being a human, a cappella no music, no nothing, just a raw heart beating in front of us, Howie marveled. I shouldn't be judging it, I just want to compliment you on what you just did because it was extraordinary.". Are you close to your sister? asked Howie. Brandon blew away judge Howie Mandel in particular after he performed a piece about the loss of his sister. There was another poet who was trying out with me. ALL of Brandon Leake's Performances on Season 15 of AGT! "I've been ground-bound because she left. ), "It's been great to have all those guest judges, but I do miss Simon. Never give up on this dream. I could tell my producer, it wasn't the first time he had heard spoken-word. Brandon Leake's Adorable 3-Year-Old Crashed His AGT: All-Stars Audition The Season 15 alum made history with his win in 2020 as the first-ever spoken word poet to compete. Don't go out there trying to be somebody else. HOWIE MANDEL: You're amazing, buddy. "I can feel your pain; I know what this is. I gave her a hug afterwards and said, Hey, I didn't make it my first year, so keep trying. His sister passed away when he was only 4-years-old. 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. Wildcats, singer Celina, Divas & Drummers of Compton, singer Kenadi Dodds, projection artists Lightwave Theatre Company and dancer Noah Epps. How were you able to reach a place where you can be so personal in your work? This is a very difficult thing for me to judge. 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. "And as I stared at that screen, I couldn't help but think I was looking at a mirror image of myself being choked out for merely existing or for daring to be more than three-fifths of what them folk thought them to be. 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. Below, NBC Insider chats with Leake about his experience on AGT, where he writes his best poems, and more. At present, he is 30 years old and his sun sign is Taurus. Leake, who is AGT's first-ever spoken word poet to compete, was among the standout performances of the night with his moving poem. Tonight's poem is actually an ode to my sister, Brandon explained. 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 myselfto just be OK with being like, Let me, for lack of a better term, look like a dumbass on stage. You have to give yourself permission to cryto do theater, in a sense. But I was left here to manufacture wings out of tears and broken dreams, Brandon rapped. The Season 15 winner was the show's first-ever spoken word poet to compete. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "Tonight's poem is actually an ode to my sister. ", "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. The Stockton, California, native spoke about his mother's "greatest fear" about her son living in America as a Black man and honored the lives of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Jacob Blake. "America's Got Talent" returns on NBCJuly 14 for the last audition show of the season. 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. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Everybody else is pretty much irrelevant. Congratulations to Brandon Leake for WINNING Season 15 of America's Got Talent! I actually didn't think about that at all. For the finale in Episode 1522, Brandon Leake performed a short spoken word piece prior to the results about Season 15. However, that didn't seem to affect the emotion in the room. He received enough votes from the Superfans to enter the Top 3 of the night. Relive all of Brandon's full performances from the season. Get The America's. The only consistent thing about my writing is I write best in the shower. BRANDON LEAKE: I know I said earlier to hold on to love loosely so when it leaves, it won't exit so painfully. The reason I became so much better was actually 'cause I failed making the show the first time. 'America's Got Talent' Winners: Where Are They Now? 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. Brandon met his biological father for the very first time on August 31, 2017 and he married Anna on September 2, 2017. 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. Incredibly, in all of its 15 seasons, Americas Got Talent has never had a spoken-word contestant. Mandel hit the Golden Buzzer as just five pairs of hands clapped, sendingLeake straight to the live final shows. 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. Male "I had a nightmare that I would be 90 years old doing this show and nobody would be watching it, judge Simon Cowell said while looking back to the empty Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Howie Mandel were back again without a guest judge or Simon Cowell, who broke his back on Aug. 8 at his Malibu, California, home when he fell off an electric bike. Brandon Leakeisa poet from Season 15 of America's Got Talent. ", "Words seem to move people and myself more than anything, he's got everything," Mandel, 64, said of his Golden Buzzer winner. Klum, Vergara and Mandel have all spoken to PEOPLE about Cowell's recovery. The dynamic Terry Crews returns as host. 27-year-old Brandon Leake is a spoken word poet and motivational speaker. And I'm tired of playing God, because Ive got to come to terms with the fact that my sister ain't never coming back. Brandon's final performance was an emotional spoken word piece about his new-born daughter. 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. One of the best days of Brandon's life was when his sister, Danielle Marie Gibson, was born. You deserve the world and more. Leake was born into a single parent home with his mother, Carla on the south side of Stockton, California. Photo: Trae Patton/NBC. Watch Brandon Leake's Audition on AGT:https://youtu.be/tdjIFkM-ohQWill Brandon become the next AGT winner?? KYLIE MAR: Fans at home were crying, and even Simon Cowell, who was initially skeptical about Brandon's act, was impressed. There was really nowhere else to go. There's something very, very special about you. Simon Cowell Is 'Very Happy' to Be Home 1 Week After Breaking His Back and Undergoing Surgery, Sofia Vergara Recalls Brother's Death During Powerful AGT Audition: 'I Can Feel Your Pain', AGT: Watch Archie Williams, Brandon Leake and More Season 15 Finalists Perform for $1M Prize. 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 We feel your pain, we feel your love.". 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. Brandon Leake's Semifinals performance in Episode 1517 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem in the form of letters to his dad about how he missed out on many of Brandon's major life moments, eventually making peace. You are so amazing. SOFIA VERGARA: My brother passed away the same year that your sister passed away. According to Parade, Rafael was fatally shot in an attempted kidnapping in 1998. He went on to study at Simpson University in Redding, where as well as writing poetry, he played basketball onSimpson'sNCAA Division II team. 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. This is a very difficult thing to me to judge. "I did all of this just to give you that. He received a standing ovation from Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Mandel. If you don't understand it and you're not moved by it, then you're not a human being. Tears also flowed for singer Shevon Nieto, a two-time Olympic runner who quit training for her third Summer Games after her boyfriend Jamie, also an Olympic athlete, was paralyzed from the chest down in a 2016 high-jumping accident. He continued: "There is something very, very special about you. Were you the first poet that producers had seen? 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Brandon Leake's Preliminary performance in Episode AS06 consisted of performing a spoken word poem about a homeless man he met on the street with a moral of not judging a book by its cover. The then 4-year-old adored being a big brother and couldn't wait for all the fun they'd have together. Last week, a source told PEOPLE that "Simon's healing has been going well," and "he's recovering at home." To know that an art form that was so underground for so long got the public eye and took a win, that's more than any million-dollar prize could ever be.". With the help of four other spoken word poets, he delivered a piece about his hometown of Stockton, California. After graduating, Leake joined a slam poetry team in Sacramento. Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. "Kind of," Leake replied. Very much she's here with me now, Brandon answered. Below, NBC Insider chats with Leake. Brandon Leake is the winner of the 15th season of America's Got Talent. Published on July 1, 2020 11:34 AM. His parents are Tyrone and Carla Leake-Gibson. "And we won. The last 11 acts to compete for a spot in the semi-finals were roaster Alex Hooper, hand-balancing siblings Bello Sisters, spoken word artist (and Mandel's Golden Buzzer winner) Brandon Leake, singers Broken Roots, cheerleaders C.A. Brandon Leake is AGT royalty. What was that experience like? Now, Leake is a poetry maven who tours the country. I just want to compliment you on what you just did, because it was extraordinary.". As Brandon began to recite his piece, he told the gut-punching story of his sister, who was four years younger than him, dying at just 8 months old. Poets just have our local coffee shops. Brandon returned as a guest performer in Episode 1610 performing a spoken word piece about his hometown of Stockton. Poet All-Stars Brandon posted on his Instagram after his AGT tribute to her: Love you booboo, I hope that gift will forever remain in your heart. Anna posted on her Instagram celebrating 3 years with her hubby. I know what this is. It's no exaggeration to say thatAmerica's Got Talentfans had never seen anyone like Brandon Leake. And then I just keep my shoulders from getting wet. We feel your love and you moved me to do this.". NBC Insider is your all-access pass to some of your favorite NBC shows. What did getting the Golden Buzzer during your audition feel like? BRANDON LEAKE: And I'm tired of playing God, because I got to come to terms with the fact that my sister ain't never coming back. Watch thousands of hours of hit movies and shows, plus daily news, sports, and pop culture updates. Congratulations to Brandon Leake for WINNING Season 15 of America's Got Talent! As Brandon began to recite his piece, he told the gut-punching story of his sister, who was four years younger than him, dying at just 8 months old.. To let it all hang loose on stage and leave nothing behind. Brandon met his wife Anna at one of his shows in Stockton after she turned up with a mutual friend. Your season was filmed in 2020, in the thick of the global pandemic, so you didn't have a rapturous audience every week. If people missed this show tonight, they need to watch this on YouTube and need to share it. It's amazing to me that on Season 15, its the first time that we're hearing somebody of spoken word. The 27-year-old from Stockton stole hearts on the national stage by telling a very personal story about the death of his baby. STOCKTON (CBS13) Putting yourself out there may not be easy, but sending a message that builds unity may be worth it. After the show, Mandel spoke with PEOPLE and praised Leake on the "imperative and important" message of his poem. On Tuesday's episode of the competition series, 27-year-old Brandon Leake took the stage in front of an empty audience due to the show's health precautions amid the pandemic to perform a spoken-word set. His poems featuring themes of grief, parenthood, race, and more were raw and unfiltered as Leake took the stage to open up about his life every week. Brandon Leake, a 27-year-old college counselor from Stockton, California, shocked the judges with . Leake was the first spoken word poet to perform on the show. His words captured the judges and drew a standing ovation. On the night he'd be crowned the winner ofSeason 15, Leake performed a brief, light-hearted spoken word poem aboutAGT. On the following Wednesdays, (which will feature celebrity musical acts including BTS on Sept. 16), the finalists will be announced. 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. Brandon is the first poet to pass the audition round. I know what this is. He is the first novelty act to win the competition. It's the only consistent part of his process. This show is about talent as much as it is about story. "I'm tired of playing God 'cause I gotta come to terms with the fact that my sister ain't never comin' back.". SPOKEN word performer and civil rights activist Brandon Leake is the winner of Americas Got Talent season 15. America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays (8 p.m. 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. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara all gave him standing ovations. You could either say it started in middle school with girls who were cute, and that's how I first started writing poetry. Leake actually didn't make it to the AGT stage when he first auditioned back in 2017. A good number of us really cheered each other on, even when we were competitiveIf you do great, that doesn't mean I can't, Do you have any advice for the Acts competing on, this roundup of his best moments from the show. "I'll say in the moment of doing it on the national stage, it wasn't immensely difficult due to the years of practice beforehand," said Leake. That being said, if an audience had been present during this taping, its likely that all spectators would have been rendered stunned and pindrop-silent by Brandons words. The poem touched every single Judge, but . "My older brother, Rafael, was killed in Colombia," she said. In his performance, Leake recalled the death of his sister in the late 90s, and his grief in the wake of her passing. ", Mandel added, "I asked Brandon if his mother had heard this and he said no. Mandel applauded Leake'screativity and vulnerability. "This right here is genuinely a moment in which spoken word got a chance to be on the forefront of the American conscious," he said to People following his victory. There were probably a lot of people who doubted that a poet could win, but Brandon is the real deal. He finished ahead of Josh Blue but behind Kodi Lee, eliminating him from the competition. Seasons 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. 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." His daughter, now 6 months old, is named Aaliyah, but her dad calls her "booboo". - (SINGING) Praise be the day. I wish he could've been here," Vergara said. 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. Brandon had explained that he had a fourteen-day old daughter and a sister whom he loved very much. ", Klum also said Cowell has been "healing pretty fast," adding, "I think he's doing amazingly.". After reciting his incredibly moving poem, Brandon got a standing ovation from judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel, while Sofia looked visibly stunned. The activist also liaises with Stockton Police Department, advocating for reform of their use-of-force policies to better the relationship between minorities and the police. 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! Stream on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3cCQGhHAMERICA'S GOT TALENT ON SOCIALLike AGT: https://www.facebook.com/agtFollow AGT: https://twitter.com/agtAGT Instagram: http://instagram.com/agtFind America's Got Talent trailers, full episode highlights, previews, promos, clips, and digital exclusives here.NBC ON SOCIAL:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/nbcTwitter: http://Twitter.com/NBCFacebook: http://Facebook.com/NBCInstagram: http://instagram.com/nbcABOUT AMERICA'S GOT TALENTAmericas Got Talent,\" NBCs No. (Kelly Clarkson and Kenan Thompson previously served as season 15 guest judges during the live shows. "For me, it's my first time and I feel comfortable when he is with us. Surprising Cause Of Death Revealed For 37-Year-Old ABC News Producer. The Stockton, California, native spoke about his mother's . I shouldn't be judging it. Exclusive:How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts. This is a very difficult thing for me to judge, I shouldnt be judging it. KYLIE MAR: And in an "AGT" first, no live audience was present due to coronavirus concerns. I am so grateful to be in this country. There's really no other place to find a mainstream home. I know what it is to have somebodytaken from you without you knowing, but it was very beautiful for me.". For his audition, Leake presented an emotional piece about mourning his late sister. UTA Signs 'America's Got Talent' Winner Brandon Leake. "It's amazing to me that on Season 15, it's the first time that we're hearing somebody of spoken word," Mandel said. Says Host Terry Crews, 'AGT' 's Simon Cowell Remembers Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski as 'Extraordinary Person' After Her Death, 'AGT' Star Nightbirde Dead at 31 After Cancer Battle: 'We Love You,' Says Terry Crews, 'AGT' Star Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski's Family Is 'Devastated by Her Passing': 'Unimaginable Loss', 'AGT' : Simon Cowell on Nightbirde's Success After Her Exit, His 'Amazing' Frontrunner to Win Season 16, 'AGT' : All Season 16 Finalists Announced as Competition Narrows Down Lineup to 10 Acts. Thesixth day of auditions, which was taped in March, marked the first episode of Season 15 impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,before countrywide lockdown orders sidelinedentertainment production. Leake tells his most personal stories to connect with others and inspire people far and wide. The same way the Latino woman from Florida can relate to a young black kid from Cali," said Leake. "I'm still haunted by these nightmares 'cause I have a really creative mind, and sometimes it designs these alternate realities where she is still here," he said. Leake, a former high school English teacher from Stockton, California, had welcomed his first child 14 days prior to shooting the tryout. You also don't have to be this overly enthusiastic person who's chasing after everybody's attention. Read More 'AGT': Poet Brandon Leake wins star-studded finale with Duchess Meghan, Blake Shelton. I know what it is to have somebody taken from you without you knowing. "There's something very, very special about you. By McKenzie. You give the same effort of performance and excellence for 10 people as you do for 10,000. Mother was like a zombie. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara all gave him standing ovations. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! 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. "This is going to be much harder for them.". It's just me and my thoughts. He returned for America's Got Talent: All-Stars where he finished in 2nd place in his Preliminary week. No music, no nothing. Singers can go to, I would say the writing was always personal, but performing was not always personal. Brandon Leake, the spoken-word poet who won the 2020 edition of America's Got Talent, has signed with UTA for all areas. ET on NBC. "A nightmare. I've been ground-bound because she left Earth to go back home, amongst the stars right next to God. A good number of us really cheered each other on, even when we were competitiveIf you do great, that doesn't mean I can't also be great. Just a raw heart beating in front of us. The Season 15 winner is the competition's first (and only) spoken-word poetry champion. On Tuesday, America's Got Talent contestant and 27-year-old Calif. native Brandon Leake made history when he took the stage as the show's first-ever spoken word artist. I would say the writing was always personal, but performing was not always personal. Acclaimed actress and international superstar Sofia Vergara joins as a new judge this season alongside returning judge and global fashion icon Heidi Klum. Just be you, both on and off stage. Don't go out there chasing anybody else. Brandon Leake (born May 4, 1992) is a spoken word poet, educator and motivational speaker and the winner of the fifteenth season of America's Got Talent. Brandon Leake has made it clear he's willing to take that leap. Winner, Preliminaries What made you decide to audition for America's Got Talent? : How did you discover spoken-word poetry? WINNER Brandon Leake All Performances on America's Got Talent!Audition - 0:05Quarterfinals - 5:03Semifinals - 10:01Finale - 14:59#AGT #AmericasGotTalent #Tal. 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