‘America’s Got Talent’ recap: Simon cuts off singing grandma Gina Bellina mid-song

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America’s Got Talent Season 20 continued Tuesday night with the sixth two-hour edition of its auditions episodes featuring a 10-year-old guitarist, a second chance for one vocalist, a laser dance performance, and a challenge to Simon Cowell from a Deadly Games (AGT Season 11 alum) member to try a crossbow danger act for himself. Simon then takes his own aim at a singing grandma later on, cutting her off from the microphone and asking her granddaughter to sing instead.

This season's competition follows the same format that AGT fans are used to. In the auditions phase, an act needs at least three "yes" votes from the judges to advance. If a judge or Terry Crews believes an act is exceptional they can hit the Golden Buzzer to award them an automatic bid to the final rounds.

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In Episode 1, Simon gave immersive artists Light Wire his Golden Buzzer and Howie Mandel gave musician Jourdan Blue his. In Episode 2, Mel B snuck in a press of the Golden Buzzer for the Messoudi Brothers ahead of Sofia Vergara who also wanted to hit it for them. In Episode 3, Mel went all-in a second time with a Golden Buzzer push for vocalist Charity Lockhart. In Episode 4, Terry stepped up to the dais to award the Funkateers with his Golden Buzzer. In Episode 5, Sofia finally got her hand on the GB for the roller skaters Duo Stardust.

Read on for our "Auditions 6" recap of the contestants who performed on America's Got Talent Season 20, Episode 6, which aired July 8 at 8 p.m. on NBC.

Anna SaraninaAct: Danger — CrossbowVotes Yes/No: Yes — Howie, Mel, Sofia, SimonBuzzers: NoneMel's comments: "I think you are so bad ass. You're like the ultimate girl power standing right there."Sofia's comments: "It was entertaining, sexy, dangerous. It means so much to you that we're all rooting for you."Simon's comments: "If you're gonna go forward, this is very slow..." before getting on stage to have Anna shoot the crossbow at him so he can see the danger for himself.

Bay Melnick VirgolinoAct: GuitaristHometown: New YorkVotes Yes/No: Yes — Howie, Mel, Sofia, SimonBuzzers: NoneMel's comments: "You got so into it and did all those riffs... I really felt it."Howie's comments: "This audience just said it ... you are amazing, you are memorable, you're like a rock star."Sofia's comments: "I think you're one of the coolest kids I've ever met."

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Travis HornAct: Balance & FitnessHometown: Las VegasVotes Yes/No: No — Simon, Sofia, Mel, HowieBuzzers: Red X — Simon, Howie, SofiaMel's comments: "You could've just done this this morning at the gym."Sofia's comments: "I don't think this is a show ... this is not an act really."

Mike MunzAct: Muscle ContortionistHometown: Plantation, Fla.Votes Yes/No: Yes — Howie, Mel, Sofia, SimonBuzzers: NoneSimon's comments: "I wasn't expecting that. ... I've never seen anyone have so many muscles in their body and to control them all over."Sofia's comments: "I love it because it was surprising."Mel's comments: "What you've done is hot, fit and unique."

Austin BrownAct: SingerVotes Yes/No: Yes — Howie, Mel, Sofia, SimonBuzzers: NoneHowie's comments: "You have a beautiful voice. ... It spoke to me. I think you did what you needed to do."Mel's comments: "That actually really made sense and I could feel what you were feeling."Sofia's comments: "It feels organic, it feels this is what you're meant to be singing."Simon's comments: "I think you sounded true to who you are, like a country singer."

Adam BorelandAct: DancerHometown: New Port Richey, Fla.Votes Yes/No: n/aBuzzers: Red X — Simon, HowieSimon's comments: "I think you're fun, but I can't lie and say this was a great dance act."

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EDT Dance TeamAct: Dance CrewHometown: New OrleansVotes Yes/No: Yes — Howie, Mel, Sofia, SimonBuzzers: NoneSofia's comments: "Dancing is my favorite and you guys are one of my favorite this season. I think you're gonna go very, very far in this competition."Simon's comments: "That's a great dance act. A lot of the younger acts are coming in with a real determination this year."

Gina Bellina & LilianaAct: SingersVotes Yes/No: Yes — Howie, Sofia, Simon; No — MelBuzzers: NoneSimon's comments: "As long as, Gina, you're prepared to let Liliana sing, this could work."Howie's comments: "Gorgeous voice."Mel's comments: "I have to be honest, you didn't quite get there for me."Sofia's comments: "I think people are gonna love you because you're so good."

Yuriyan RetrieverAct: VarietyHometown: JapanVotes Yes/No: Yes — Howie, Mel; No — Simon, SofiaBuzzers: Red X — Mel, Simon, SofiaMel's comments: "I like you, I just don't know what that was. There was nothing in the box and there was nothing in your hand."Sofia's comments: "That wasn't funny to me, but I do believe you can be funny."Howie's comments: "She's a brilliant comedian and everybody was laughing. I think you're one of the funniest people I know."Mel's comments: "I'm actually going to take my X back because I didn't realize it was meant to be funny. ... Hopefully you get to come back."

Birmingham Youth ChoirAct: ChoirHometown: Birmingham, Ala.Votes Yes/No: n/aBuzzers: Simon's Golden BuzzerSimon's comments: "I could see and hear how much work went into this. Every single one of you played the perfect part. ... I'm so honored that you would come here on our 20th anniversary and in return I want to give you something."

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GendaiAct: Laser DanceHometown: JapanVotes Yes/No: Yes — Howie, Sofia, Simon; No — MelBuzzers: NoneHowie's comments: "It looks like a video effect ... that was spectacular."Mel's comments: "I was a little bit confused ... there was a lot going on. It was still brilliant, but it confused me."Sofia's comments: "I wasn't confused, I was in shock. I was excited for you because this is something we haven't seen."Simon's comments: "That was incredible. The effect was incredible and it was just so unexpected."

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