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- Yevheni Eemelianko and Vlada Kamyshnikova, the Ukrainian roller-skating and aerial act known as Stardust, took to the 'America's Got Talent' stage, hoping to impress judge Simon Cowell.The pair...
- Stardust earned Cowell's golden buzzer on the British version of the show, but their semi-final performance fell flat, leading to their elimination.
- "Standing in the darkness and understanding that the dream is finished at that point, it was really hard to except.
Stardust, the Ukrainian roller-skating duo, faced immense pressure on America’s Got Talent after a prior letdown on Britain’s Got Talent, aiming to win back judge Simon Cowell. Their initial golden buzzer win was overshadowed by a semi-final elimination, fueling their resolve to seek redemption. In a performance filled with daring roller-skating stunts, set firework explode, the duo fought through their previous setbacks to leave a lasting impression. their story highlights the power of perseverance and the drive to overcome adversity. News Directory 3 covers how they came back “stronger.” Will Cowell again award the golden buzzer? Discover what’s next …
Stardust Seeks Redemption on America’s Got Talent
Updated June 25, 2025
Yevheni Eemelianko and Vlada Kamyshnikova, the Ukrainian roller-skating and aerial act known as Stardust, took to the ‘America’s Got Talent’ stage, hoping to impress judge Simon Cowell.The pair previously appeared on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’.
Stardust earned Cowell’s golden buzzer on the British version of the show, but their semi-final performance fell flat, leading to their elimination. Determined to prove their worth, the duo traveled to the U.S.to audition for ‘AGT’.
“Standing in the darkness and understanding that the dream is finished at that point, it was really hard to except. We just felt heartbroken,” Yemelianko said. “We decided that that’s not the finish of the story, that we need to see Simon again and prove him wrong, that we can do even more. We know how painful it is to go home, so we need to prove ourselves this time.“
Upon recognizing them, Cowell heard Yemelianko’s assurance: “We fixed our mistakes.We came up stronger this time. And we came here to win Simon back.”
The performance began with a kiss before the music started. The other judges were impressed by Stardust’s daring roller-skating stunts. Cowell, initially harder to please, was eventually won over by a final stunt involving a firework exploding from Kamyshnikova’s shoe as she spun in midair.