Brandon Leake's AGT Golden Buzzer Audition. The then 4-year-old adored being a big brother and couldn't wait for all the fun they'd have together. "America's Got Talent" headed into uncharted territory Tuesday. "Normally death don't really bother me, I'm from southside Stockton. We'll be the voices that people look back and say this is what this era looked like," said Leake. "Kind of," Leake replied. This is a very difficult thing for me to judge, I shouldnt be judging it. Your season was filmed in 2020, in the thick of the global pandemic, so you didn't have a rapturous audience every week. Let's find out#GoldenBuzzer #BrandonLeake . After graduating, Leake joined a slam poetry team in Sacramento. "I can feel your pain. There's something very, very special about you. Brandon had explained that he had a fourteen-day old daughter and a sister whom he loved very much. The 27-year-old from Stockton stole hearts on the national stage by telling a very personal story about the death of his baby. This pursuit led to Brandon leading workshops around the world with several curricula he developed himself. Brandon blew away judge Howie Mandel in particular after he performed a piece about the loss of his sister. Everybody has to hear it. This was a long time coming. SOFIA VERGARA: Yeah. All-Stars Brandon Leake has made it clear he's willing to take that leap. Table of Biography [ show] Early Life Brandon Leake was born on May 4, 1992. 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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. The fourth and final slate of contestants performed in the live quarterfinal rounds of America's Got Talent. He's a young man from Stockton who's transcending boundaries and breaking down barriers for generations to come. Meet the Season 17 Finalists of 'America's Got Talent', 'AGT' Star Jane 'Nightbirde' Marczewski's Family Is 'Devastated by Her Passing': 'Unimaginable Loss', empty audience due to the show's health precautions. He is the first novelty act to win the competition. 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. 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. The same way the Latino woman from Florida can relate to a young black kid from Cali," said Leake. Do you have any advice for the Acts competing on AGT Season 17? There were probably a lot of people who doubted that a poet could win, but Brandon is the real deal. Brandon Leake, 27, a community college counselor in Stockton, California, wowed the judges with an emotional performance of a poem that paid tribute to his late sister, who died as a baby. ", She added at the time: "With so many bad things happening, it creates a tough skin. ", RELATED VIDEO: Sofia Vergara Says She and Husband Joe Manganiello 'Haven't Had 1 Fight Yet' During Quarantine. The first contestant to perform poetry on AGT, Leake prefaced his spoken word piece by dedicating it to his sister. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Creative writing most certainly was an escape. Judge Simon Cowell was skeptical at first, telling Brandon, I don't really understand poetry, but Brandon assured him, I'm a great intro for you. first episode of Season 15 impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts, Sofia Vergara falls in her haste to get away from shocking eye-bulging rapper, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. How communal the talent pool became. HOWIE MANDEL: You're amazing, buddy. Brandon is also the founder and CEO of Called to Move, an organization that aids youth in self-actualizing and personally developing through the art of poetry. It was a testament to the time I had spent really owning and working on my craft. 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. Most of us don't often walk in other people's shoes. - (SINGING) Praise be the day. Brandon Leake's Quarterfinals performance in Episode 1515 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem about mother love and racial injustice. But it was his first time, I believe, being moved by it the way I do it. Leake's audition, featuring a deeply personal poem about his late sister, earned him a Golden Buzzer from Judge Howie Mandel, and he was an unstoppable force from there. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. But when 27-year-old Stockton poet, educator, and new father Brandon Leake performed in the final slot of this weeks AGT episode, he made up for that. Cowell called his act an "amazing tribute." She did this really sweet poem about her relationship with Jesus. When "America's Got Talent" contestant Brandon Leake took the stage to render the first-ever poetry audition on the show, the judges did not know they were in for a stunning and tearjerking performance. When Howie asked if Brandons sister, Danielle (a girl with a smile as wide as the universe and eyes that glimmer like the stars), was backstage, Brandon just vaguely answered, Kind of. Danielles presence was definitely felt. Keep reading for 10 things you didn't know about America's Got Talent season 15 winner . No music, no nothing. 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. After reciting his incredibly moving poem, Brandon got a standing ovation from judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel, while Sofia looked visibly stunned. Leake tells his most personal stories to connect with others and inspire people far and wide. Wildcats, singer Celina, Divas & Drummers of Compton, singer Kenadi Dodds, projection artists Lightwave Theatre Company and dancer Noah Epps. Never the same and never replicated. Incredibly, in all of its 15 seasons, Americas Got Talent has never had a spoken-word contestant. You just have to take a deep breath and keep on going if not for yourself, then for everybody you love.". But America's Got Talent was a place that said, Hey, we'll welcome you if you're good. And fortunately for me, I was good enough to make the show the second time around. "She was sitting in the car next to me as we were going to pick up my grandpa. Brandon Leake is AGT royalty. Are you close to your sister? asked Howie. There was really nowhere else to go. Howie and Heidi are amazing, but he's the boss! Leake, who is AGT 's first-ever spoken word poet to compete, was among the standout performances of the night with his moving poem. Moved by his performance, Howie Mandel pressed his Golden Buzzer, sending Brandon directly to the Quarterfinals. SOFIA VERGARA: My brother passed away the same year that your sister passed away. 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. "Love is the most vulnerable thing one will ever have," Leake recited, "And you must learn to hold onto it loosely so when it leaves it won't exit so painfully.". March 1, 2021 / 6:45 AM "I think just aside whatever this contest is and this talent show is, it's probably the clearest vision of what is going on today than what I have ever heard. And then I just keep my shoulders from getting wet. She was going to watch this live on TV tonight.". During the Quarterfinals, the poet unveiled a timely original poem about the power of a Black mother's love and its tie to police brutality and racial injustice. BRANDON LEAKE: I know I said earlier to hold on to love loosely so when it leaves, it won't exit so painfully. I shouldn't be judging it. I know what this is. Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara all gave him standing ovations. 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. Photo: Trae Patton/NBC. What made you decide to audition for America's Got Talent? ET) on NBC. It's the time that I don't have anybody pulling on me. Read More 'AGT': Poet Brandon Leake wins star-studded finale with Duchess Meghan, Blake Shelton. Following his victory just a year before, Leake returned to theAGTstage for a special guest performance during Season 16. 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. Brandon Leake has made it clear he's willing to take that leap. AGT Season 17 premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 8 p.m. You could either say it started in middle school with girls who were cute, and that's how I first started writing poetry. And even in this very direct competition, we were all still rooting for each other. "This is what an audition is actually like," Cowell said. He continued: "There is something very, very special about you. On the night he'd be crowned the winner ofSeason 15, Leake performed a brief, light-hearted spoken word poem aboutAGT. SIMON COWELL: Really-- this is a very difficult thing for me to judge. He finished ahead of Josh Blue but behind Kodi Lee, eliminating him from the competition. "And we won. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories, "What an amazing tribute," said Cowell. There's really no other place to find a mainstream home. 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. His new book of poems, Unraveling, came out in March 2022, showcasing his singular artistry yet again. 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. Singers can go to The Voice, as well as America's Got Talent. I would say the writing was always personal, but performing was not always personal. Aside from crew members and hostTerry Crews, that meant there were only four people inthe audience Tuesday: Cowell,Sofa Vergara,Howie Mandel and guest judgeEric Stonestreet, who filled in for a sick Heidi Klum. "I can feel your pain; I know what this is. STOCKTON (CBS13) Putting yourself out there may not be easy, but sending a message that builds unity may be worth it. KYLIE MAR: And in an "AGT" first, no live audience was present due to coronavirus concerns. Brandon Leake is an award-winning spoken word poet, artistic educator and motivational speaker from Stockton, California. The dynamic Terry Crews returns as host. He received enough votes from the Superfans to enter the Top 3 of the night. Brandon won 'AGT' season 15 in September 2020, taking home $1 million prize money, a new Kia Stinger, and the chance to perform in Luxor Las Vegas. Brandon Leake is an African-American spoken word poet, educator, and motivational speaker. 27; 30 I could finally say spoken-word has a place in this artistry world. ALL of Brandon Leake's Performances on Season 15 of AGT! Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive show news, updates, and more! Brandon Leake's auditionin Episode 1506 consisted of recitinga spoken word poem about his late sister. The Stockton, California, native spoke about his mother's . In 2011, Vergara opened up about the death of her older brother Rafael in a Parade cover story, telling the magazine about how the tragedy affected her family members. I didn't know her, but she was a beautiful young Black girl, probably around 15 or 16. "This is going to be much harder for them.". 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.. His parents are Tyrone and Carla Leake-Gibson. Brandon received enough votes to advance to the Semifinals in Episode 1516 instead of CA Wildcats and Divas & Drummers of Compton. He will be part of the AGT Live residency and has a movie in the works. Brandon received enough votes to advance to the Finals in Episode 1518 instead of Thomas Day. Mandel applauded Leake'screativity and vulnerability. Mandel hit the Golden Buzzer as just five pairs of hands clapped, sendingLeake straight to the live final shows. KYLIE MAR: But Howie Mandel was most moved by Brandon's audition, as the judge ultimately decided to give him his Golden Buzzer. We feel your pain, we feel your love.". WINNER Brandon Leake All Performances on America's Got Talent!Audition - 0:05Quarterfinals - 5:03Semifinals - 10:01Finale - 14:59#AGT #AmericasGotTalent #Tal. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 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. Tune in next week, when the Americas Got Talent auditions once again, without a live audience conclude. Brandon's daughter was born just 14 days before hisAGTaudition. In my early stages of doing spoken-word, there might've been five, 10 people in the crowd, but theres a level of professionalism you have to have. 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 myself, How communal the talent pool became. Congratulations to Brandon Leake for WINNING Season 15 of America's Got Talent! He went on to study at Simpson University in Redding, where as well as writing poetry, he played basketball on Simpson's NCAA Division II team. Mother was like a zombie. The judge's older brother, Rafael, was murdered in 1998 at age 27 during a kidnapping attempt in Colombia, and the memories came flooding back when Brandon Leake recited a poem about his sister's death, according to Fox News. "Tonight's poem is actually an ode to my sister. Now, Leake is a poetry maven who tours the country. You give the same effort of performance and excellence for 10 people as you do for 10,000. Go behind-the-scenes, stay on top of breaking news, hang with the stars, and much more. There was another poet who was trying out with me. I wish he could've been here," Vergara said. All of the judges and Crews have now used their Golden Buzzers. Later, Leake emotionally said, "My mother's greatest fear is that I won't return home breathing, blood pulsing through these veins enough to still be her Pookie. "There was something more, so raw. 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. "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. 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. Leake was born into a single parent home with his mother, Carla on the south side of Stockton, California. 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. It's no exaggeration to say thatAmerica's Got Talentfans had never seen anyone like Brandon Leake. TERRY CREWS: You have received the Golden Buzzer from Howie Mandel. "My brother passed away the same year that your sister passed away," she said. But while other auditioners of the episode, notably the magicians and comedians, suffered from not being able to play to a roaring crowd, the intimacy of this unique situation actually made Brandons performance all the more intense and impactful. Brandon Leake's Finals performance in Episode 1521 consisted of reciting a spoken word poem in the form of a prayer to his daughter Aaliyah. For more Brandon Leake AGT content, check out this roundup of his best moments from the show. "I'm tired of playing God 'cause I gotta come to terms with the fact that my sister ain't never comin' back.". UTA Signs 'America's Got Talent' Winner Brandon Leake. What an amazing tribute. Dancers have World of Dance and all these other places. Now I get the chance to be on the forefront and show the world what spoken-word can do. The 27-year-old from Stockton stole hearts on the national stage by telling a very personal story about the death of his baby sister. Act "For me, it's my first time and I feel comfortable when he is with us. "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. As well as his work as a performer, Brandon is also the founder of a youth organization Called to Move, which aids the development of young people through the art of poetry. 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"I've been ground-bound because she left. 27-year-old Brandon Leake is a spoken word poet and motivational speaker. I'm still haunted by these nightmares because I have a really creative mind. Everybody else is pretty much irrelevant. 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. Don't go out there chasing anybody else. Were you the first poet that producers had seen? I just want to compliment you on what you just did because it was extraordinary. 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. Position Reached / Good Day Sacramento. I need you to return home my Pookie, to be your mom.' 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. In his performance, Leake recalled the death of his sister in the late 90s, and his grief in the wake of her passing. 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". Don't go out there trying to be somebody else. 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. Very much she's here with me now, Brandon answered. It's amazing to me that on Season 15, its the first time that we're hearing somebody of spoken word. 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. God blessed me with really long arms, so I just put my phone outside the water and type. Praise be the kingdom. Brandon Leake is the winner of the 15th season of America's Got Talent. Brandon Leake, a 27-year-old college counselor from Stockton, California, shocked the judges with . NBC Insider is your all-access pass to some of your favorite NBC shows. I've been ground-bound because she left Earth to go back home, amongst the stars right next to God. 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. 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. Below, NBC Insider chats with Leake. On Tuesday, Vergara tweeted that the emotional performance was "a great way to end the night!!! How were you able to reach a place where you can be so personal in your work? Leake, a former high school English teacher from Stockton, California, had welcomed his first child 14 days prior to shooting the tryout. Brandon is the first poet to pass the audition round. The NBC App is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, and stream movies. ", Mandel added, "I asked Brandon if his mother had heard this and he said no. Mandel called the performance "raw," adding that "we feel your pain, we feel your love, and you moved me to do this" before reaching for the Golden Buzzer, raining confetti onto Leake and sending him straight to the live shows. Brandon Leake is an award-winning spoken word poet, artistic educator and motivational speaker from . You are so amazing. This is a very difficult thing for me to judge. Brandon Leake 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. His new book of poems, Unraveling, came out in March 2022, showcasing his singular artistry yet again. "It is not our most dire moments that define us, but instead how we respond to them. I know what it is to have somebody taken from you without you knowing.". I'm just trying to hold onto you. On June 30, 27-year old Brandon Leake took the stage to perform a spoken-word ode to his late sister, Danielle, and the performance left Sofia visibly shaken. It doesn't take away from me. The Season 15 winner is the competition's first (and only) spoken-word poetry champion. The NBC App is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, and stream movies. You don't have to be this hardened individual who steps in there and does this crazy competitive work. The audition greatly resonated with Vergara, 47, at the judges' panel. For the finale in Episode 1522, Brandon Leake performed a short spoken word piece prior to the results about Season 15. Since the show gave him a platform to share his skill with the world, he has become a household name across the country. I know what this is. After the final five acts are determined for the live semifinals, next week will be the first of two rounds, with 10 acts competing each Tuesday (Sept. 8 and Sept. 15) at the Universal Studios Hollywood lots. 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. With the help of four other spoken word poets, he delivered a piece about his hometown of Stockton, California. I know what this is. Exclusive: How 'AGT' is reshaping season during COVID-19, from no audiences to outdoor Judge Cuts. Last week on'AGT': Sofia Vergara falls in her haste to get away from shocking eye-bulging rapper. 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. This story contains details from the June 30 episode of "America's Got Talent.". Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. 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. Stream now on Peacock.ALL of Brandon Leake's Performances on Season 15 of AGT! But instead of giving up, he went back to the drawing board, honed his craft, and tried again three years later stronger than ever. Tonight's poem is actually an ode to my sister, Brandon explained. ET) on NBC. This show is about talent as much as it is about story. By McKenzie. Brandon Leake, AGT Season 15 winner: The journey started one of two ways. 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. Just be you, both on and off stage. ), "It's been great to have all those guest judges, but I do miss Simon. It's just me and my thoughts. There was really nowhere else to go. You also don't have to be this overly enthusiastic person who's chasing after everybody's attention. 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. The only consistent thing about my writing is I write best in the shower. For myself, it was like, this is my time. ", Klum also said Cowell has been "healing pretty fast," adding, "I think he's doing amazingly.". 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. Leake was the first-ever spoken word poet to win America's Got Talent. For his audition, Leake presented an emotional piece about mourning his late sister. What surprised you most about your AGT experience? S15NBC After Shevon belted an original ballad that she wrote for Jamie, Through the Good and Bad, and received unanimous yeses, she and Jamie (who is now her husband) elatedly revealed to Terry backstage that they will soon be new parents themselves. 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