Triple Threat, the singing trio from Benton, made a second appearance on America’s Got Talent on Tuesday night, wowing the judges again and earning a spot in the next round of the NBC talent competition show. The group members, Caleb Conrad, Tyler Davis and Will Richey, first advanced in the competition in an episode that aired in May, during which they sang MKTO’s song “Classic” and earned support from all four judges. Tuesday night, they sang “Problem” by Ariana Grande and earned praise from the judges again. At the show’s conclusion, they were among six selected by the panel to compete in the next round — live performances at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Judge Melanie Brown, best known as Mel B of the Spice Girls, told the group she was “worried” when the group first started singing in Tuesday night’s episode, which was prerecorded. “But then as soon as you hit that middle section, all your harmonies, everything locked in,” she said. “You’re so likable and you’re just one of those groups that I just want to do well.” Marlon Wayans, who was serving as a guest judge on the episode, called Triple Threat “three little nerdy white guys” who can sing “like some soulful brothers.” “I thought it was awesome and I like when people, even though they’re new, they feel seasoned,” he told them. “You guys felt like you belonged there.” The only discouraging words came from Howard Stern, who noted the music industry, and boy bands in particular, “has to do with looks.” He suggested Triple Threat might not measure up. “There’s a lot less talented bands out there,” he told them. “You guys can blow them all away in terms of talent, but you know what, guys that look like you always finish last. That’s the truth.” The viewing public begins voting on its favorite contestants in the next round of the competition, which ultimately will award a winner a $1 million prize. The members of Triple Threat on Twitter said they were “so grateful” for the opportunity, posting “@RadioCity we will see you soon!!!! CAN’T WAIT!!!!
