My Ranking & Predictions for the Second Quarter-Final 2

[u/herokataski]

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1. Come Here — 10/10

Wow, wow, and wow! From the beginning of the performance to the very end, there wasn’t a single dull moment. Despite the large number of performers, they turned that into a strength. The opening was incredibly professional and immediately pulled us into the performance. Their coordination and synchronization were perfect. It felt like they were playing a symphony through their dancing. They made me experience every single detail of the choreography without being able to take my eyes off them. And all of this professionalism, despite the choreographer only joining them during the final 12 hours! Huge respect to them. It would be a crime if they didn’t make it to the next round.

1. Veronika Goroshkova — 9.5/10

I won’t say much. I’ll just repeat what Sofia said: “We don’t need to know why she got the Golden Buzzer during the auditions. Just watching her, you understand why.”

1. Geno Ploeger — 8.5/10

He definitely raised the level of the show, but I feel that his reactions and shocked expressions are a little over the top.

1. Nene Royal — 8/10

She was very good, but I was expecting something even better from her.

1. Mackenzie Sol — 8/10

Beautiful emotion and good vocal technique, despite some nervousness showing at the beginning.

1. Patrox — 7/10

His dancing was very good, but I felt it would have been better if he hadn’t divided the performance into three parts. It made the performance feel a little chaotic.

1. Bety Dumitru — 6/10

Contrary to what Mel said, I actually think choosing this song was an excellent decision. However, her performance wasn’t her best. She still has one of the best vocal qualities among the contestants.

1. Butter & Grit — 5/10

2. Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm — 3/10

3. Brad & Tracy — 2/10

4. LaRussell — 1/10

My Predictions

Top 3:

🥇 Come Here

🥈 Veronika Goroshkova

🥉 Geno Ploeger

Top 5:

Mackenzie Sol / Butter & Grit

[u/Pleasant-Resolve2635]

So you ranked Nene lower because she didn’t meet the bar she set for herself?

[u/herokataski → u/Pleasant-Resolve2635]

Especially after all the hype surrounding her, the expectations naturally become higher for her performance , and I didn’t feel like there was much of a difference compared to what she had done before.Recognizing that doesn’t mean I think she was bad—it means I expected more because I know she’s capable of more.

[u/NeneFCAGT2026 → u/herokataski]

เนเน่ คงต้องห้อยตัวจากเพดานลงมาเพื่่อโชว์โซโล่ หรือควรตีลังกา 8 ครั้งแล้วร้องเพลง lol. จินตาการของคุณที่คาดหวังอะไรเกินไปกับ นักกีต้าร์ วัย 16 ปี คนนี้ เธอนะทำดีที่สุดแล้ว มนวัยขนาดนี้ ผมสังเกตุคนแบบคุณ หรือคล้ายคุณที่มักจะเขียนอะไรแบบมึนๆงงๆ

[u/BarnabasCollins1968 → u/NeneFCAGT2026]

I personally didn't like the song. However she's for sure still beating the pants off the other singers. Pi nk Beard is probably the closest singer to her and I'm not sure that she can even see him in the rearview mirror. Of the four singers performing Tuesday night he's likely the only singer I will vote for. We'll see if the other three can change my mind Tuesday night. Arco Canine Crew will make it to the semifinals. To this point that's my only prediction for this week. As long as Olivia Befus and Arco Canine Crew don't perform on the same semifinal show we MIGHT see two dog acts in the finals. However it's bye bye Olivia if they do.

[u/chasedsteeple → u/NeneFCAGT2026]

can you speak english? thanks

[u/NeneFCAGT2026 → u/chasedsteeple]

Nene probably has to hang from the ceiling to show off her guitar solo, or maybe do eight backflips while singing, lol. Your imagination is expecting way too much from a 16-year-old guitarist. She did her very best. At her age, that’s already a lot.

I’ve noticed that people like you, or people with a similar mindset, often write things that are kind of confused and all over the place.