'AGT' : Gabrielle Union Says Singer Kodi Lee, Who Is Blind and Has Autism, Will 'Change the World'

Gabrielle Unioncouldn’t be prouder of herGolden Buzzer winner Kodi LeeonAmerica’s Got Talent.Lee, who wowed audiences with hisrendition of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water”in the quarterfinals, advances to the next round in the competition and has quickly become a fan-favorite contestant.And Union, 46, predicts great success for Lee, telling PEOPLE that he’s already changing the world. “Aside from reaching through people’s televisions, snatching their hearts out and making people feel something they never felt before, he changes the world,” the actress says.

'AGT' : Howie Mandel Calls Golden Buzzer Winner Joseph Allen a 'Shining Star in This Crowded World'

The competition is heating up onAmerica’s Got Talent! “My advice is don’t think about it, just do it. What got you here is what you felt would get you here so stay true to yourself,” the longtime judge told PEOPLE. “He just made me smile, he was a bright light and a great talent,” Mandel said of Allen. “Just a little shining star in this crowded world.” Trae Patton/NBC (2)

'AGT' : Jay Leno Praises 'Amazing' 10-Year-Old Golden Buzzer Winner Emanne Beasha's 'Raw Talent'

Jay Lenohas given out the final Golden Buzzer onAmerica’s Got Talent! The comedian, 69, served as the last guest judge for season 14 on Tuesday’s Judge Cuts episode and sent breakout opera star Emanne Beasha straight to the live shows. “Emanne was amazing,” Leno tells PEOPLE. “It’s just fascinating to me to see young performers at this point in their careers who are so excited and just relying on their own raw talent.

'AGT' : Kodi Lee, Singer Who Brought Gabrielle Union to Tears, 'Never Expected Fame to Happen'

Kodi Leedelivered another breathtaking performance onAmerica’s Got Talent‘s quarterfinals round.The 22-year-old singer, who was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and diagnosed with autism at age 4, brought judges Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough, Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel to tears with his rendition of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” which Paul Simon quickly approved the music rights of after seeing Lee’sGolden Buzzer-winning audition.“Heck yeah!” Kodi tells PEOPLE after his performance on Tuesday evening.

'AGT' : Matt Mauser Gives Tearful Audition a Year After Wife Christina's Death in Helicopter Crash

Matt Mauser delivered a memorable performance as he fought back tears onAmerica’s Got Talent. Over a year after the death of his wife Christina Mauser, 38, on Jan. 26, 2020, the singer sang an emotional rendition of Phil Collins' “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” on season 16 of the NBC reality competition series, which aired Tuesday. The tragic incident killed Christina, NBA legendKobe Bryant, 41, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant,John Altobelli, 56, Keri Altobelli, 46, Alyssa Altobelli, 14, Sarah Chester, 45, Payton Chester, 13, and pilot Ara Zobayan.