The Italian native first took the stage in a dapper tuxedo, and just when the Judges and audience thought Pace would break out in a beautiful opera, he shocked them all by hand squeaking Kelly Clarkson's 'A Moment Like This.' Cowell was instantly fed up with the Act, but the rest of the panel was impressed. Pace may go down in AGT history books for his silly bait-and-switch Act. 'I don't see this as a show in Las Vegas,' Cowell told them. The Act was entertaining, but not quite fitting for a stage like AGT, leading them to not move forward in the competition. You should be very proud of yourself.” Alex and AlexĪlex and Alex's Act was a beautiful harp and acoustic guitar arrangement that sounded straight out of a fantasy film. “I don’t think you could have done it better,” Klum said. 'This is my big dream, to be here,' Roland told the Judges before starting his emotional Act: a powerful vocal rendition of Percy Sledge’s 'When a Man Loves a Woman.' Abante sounded stunning with each demanding note, leading to a resounding 'Yes' from the Judges. You won't believe Roland Abante's INCREDIBLE VOICE! | Auditions | AGT 2023 | NBC Uncle Fester is the pen name of Steve Preisler, author of such controversial books as Secrets of Methamphetamine Manufacture and Silent Death.