i've personally met him three years ago in a competition and he is one of the nicest people i've ever met, he is such and amazing twirler!

I did color guard for many years and also did baton. Let me tell you what he just did is not easy! He has spent hours perfecting this routine. Many people do not get that baton twirling and flag, sabre, and rifle its an art and sport. As a person who did this for 6 years. Thank you for going on AGT and doing what you just did was incredible

as a baton twirler myself, the twirling community is a very close knit one. I couldn’t think of a better person to represent this sport on a stage as big as this!

Its clear he was having a blast, I just had the biggest smile watching him.

"One man parade!" Always loves Howie's comments after a really really good talented person!

I'm always thrilled when the act is something besides singing. Incrediable performance! It took years of dedication to gain his masterful skills. It's a big fat YES from me!

He's a 10 off personality, an 100 off song choice and 1000% talented!! I enjoy when AGT showcases talents other than singing, dancing or dogs. It started as a *true* variety competition so when we get even more magic or comedy I enjoy it more but these other more obscure acts are fascinating 💙

Howie: “I can do that” Heidi: “I doubt it” I love their relationship

The optimism behind his smile and movement is sooo infectious

I think only 1% people can do it in around the world..this is big talent... Good job boy.. We from Indonesia support you

Hes talented for sure but also his personality is amazing!! He seems soooo happy and full of life!!! I love when people are happy and it shows how happy they are during their auditions!! Fantastic audition & Fabulous guy!! Happy Birthday 🎈

For some reason this is just a "make me happy" performance. The performer, the music, the energy. Loved it!

I met him personally at a competition AYOP and he is the kindest person ever he is such an amazing twirler all eyes were on him

The song makes this performance even better.

My little sister does baton twirling, and she got to meet him today! He is very nice and talented and inspires her so much!

Literally just met this guy in the airport, super nice and he's still super happy offstage, he did a great job

Who would try to stop Joel Claudio from that amazing talent? He was exciting, flexible, such a showman. Happy Birthday sir!

This year has been full of power-packed, positive vibes performances. Just amazing. & Sofia is just an amazing positive, fun addition to the judges team. Keep it up AGT!

As a baton twirler , I could Never freaking do that. He’s amazing and I’ve been supporting his journey through Instagram . Much love ❤️

As an intermediate twirler myself, I assure you he is phenomenally talented! The sport takes years of dedication and thousands of hours of of practice. Extreme talent!

My baton teacher twirled against him before, I could NEVER!

As a baton twirler I’m about to cry because I’m super inspired and this shows that even I can go follow my dream!

He deserved golden buzzer!!!!

I have personally met him one of the best personality I have seen so far who would know a guy that brought my food to the table had such amazing talent I’m so proud of him 💓

I’ve personally met him at AYOP and he is literally one of the sweetest people i’ve ever met. He’s also taught classes with my studio and is EXTREMELY talented. I’m so proud of him and so excited to see where this goes for him! :)

*PURE MAGIC* ❤

One of the best acts I've seen in AGT or BGT. I've seen this guy with this act numerous time and I don't get tired watching him. Great choice of music as well! 👏 👏 👏

How awesome to see something truly different on AGT. This man’s enthusiasm is infectious. When he came onstage... honestly... I rolled my eyes and thought... “Simon’s hand is already on the buzzer”. I loved this performance! 🏆🌟🏆

I got to see this guy in person at one of my competitions, he definitely deserves to be there.

Ok - You have to be a real salesman to make me buy into a twirling act! He's amazing!

Joel is one of the best teammates to have on your team. He makes sure that he knows everything b4 he comes in and all of our girls treat him amazingly. When we went to tu, he put on the best show that anyone could possibly do and made sure everyone on our team was confident. Love him soo much.

I've never been so mesmerized.by a twirling act. He is a very talented young man❤

Amazing! This is one of the most authentic and wonderful auditions this season. Love it!

His personality omg you can tell he is agood person and they is no doubt.

I really like this guy. His happiness is contagious.

That was so much fun! He had the biggest smile! You can tell he truly loves what he was doing!

He's the definition of PERFECTION!!! 💕💕💕

To see someone clearly do WHAT THEY LOVE. How could you not love them back.

This was such a beautiful performance. He’s such a beautiful person!

“I can do that.” “I doubt it.” 😂

He was really enjoying himself as we were enjoying his performance . Thank you .

What a beautiful expression of human joy.

He looks so happy it makes me happy

That takes so much hand eye coordination incredible

So awesome to see someone representing the sport of baton twirling🤍🤍🤍🤍

CONGRATS JOEL! It’s been amazing watching you thrive these last couple years! I will never forget our lesson a few years back :) keep twirling and representing our sport!!

Baton Twirling is so much practice, it takes a lot of technique, timing, etc. Yes, definitely looks easy, but it really isn’t :3

And Queen's "Don't stop me now" as his background music made it even more awesome 👑💕👍👏🤸🏋️

His energy is infectious!! He just makes you smile!!💞💞

He's so talented 😍

I’ve been following him for the past 7 years and it’s sooo great to finally see him get the recognition he deserves!!!

I have the biggest grin on my face. Love this guy!

His smile is everything

He deserves golden buzzer... And one million dollars..

I would have given him a standing O as well. This is not an act that has any prospect of winning AGT, nor even likely to reach the Final, but if he does not get a touring career and Vegas guest appearances from this, I will be thoroughly dumbfounded and gobsmacked! *_R_* 😎

He seems so nice and likeable!!! May he achieve all his dreams!!!

Fantastic act. And the beam of starshine at 2:24 added an extra glow...

He's obviously super talented, but gosh he has such a positive and nice vibe as well. So loveable. 💗

U can’t say this isn’t PURE talent

Probably he's not going to win but he is so fun to watch.. his expression while he is twirling is so warming

Great song Great talent Great personality Great entertainment!

This is one of my fav acts in AGT. The talent was superb. And the song choice was perfect. Job well done! Bravo 👏👏👏👏

As a baton teacher and choreographer, I thought his act was very good! He did some amazing tricks and they were very hard to do! I also performed w. Two fire batons!!

I was hoping he didnt drop any of them. Well done ❤️

Parents : Do you wanna grow up to be a doctor, engineer, lawyer ? I'm gonna be a twirler

Passion and happiness. Yeah!

Freddie's voice + this act = magic.

joel taught my majorette team a few weeks ago🙌🏼 he told us he would go on AGT but we thought he was kidding until we saw him live😁😁

His showmanship was amazing

that was really good. it was like it was spinning then it wasn't like WHATTTTTTTTTTTTT

This is what you call... "Do what you love, and love what you do"

He's Great .. Energy, Happy, Showmanship, etc ⭐!! Happy Birthday!!🎂

He is amazing

I loved Claudio's performance. I will watch this video again and again!

Watching this performance just makes you want to smile. It's so much fun.

Love him, what incredible showmanship too!

His happiness is contagious. I grin while watching him

LOVE LOVE LOVED watching him perform! Been twirling my batons for more than 6 decades...was state champ in 1969. This fellow is phenomenal !!!!! 🎆♥

As a baton, flag, rifle, and saber spinner I took such joy in watching him really did his movements are graceful and I aspire to one day be able to preform and act as gracefully as he did all while keeping the most important element which is having fun

And that smile of his at the end! That no drop feeling for what you've spent weeks practicing....❤

he should be the protagonist of an animated movie called "the twirler" with a pink pony.......kids would love it

Happy birthday! What a wonderful (and talented!) young man!

i remember joel from when i use to baton twirl in Puerto Rico he motivated alot of us Gays guys to follow our dreams and dance with no fear amd thanks to that i moved to the USA for school and never was able to return till one day i said am going ti do what ive allways loved which is bands and baton twirling and now i live in a small town in USA where theres nothing not even dance groups and am now starting a band like in Puerto Rico and am bringing out here something that never has been seen and now coming to youtube and finding Joel an old friend in American got talent is a sign to me from the almigthy to dont give up on this and make my group with no fear and have people join it and follow their dreams and maybe even find their self in this dancing category and instrument pkaying jn bands

Wow! He needs to win a medal! Excellent performance!! 🤩

The best part about this audition is that he loves to do this. You can tell this is his passion

This man has so much energy, I LOVE THIS

I understand as a former twirler how this performance could look easy to some twirlers who are at the same levels. BUT I am astonished at how he was able to do all that ON STAGE! I have performed on a stage at school a few times and i confirm that it’s very difficult with the lightnings, the crowd… heck, it’s just hard to even SEE your baton when it’s in the air in this dimmed space! So of course i would go for a much simpler routine with just a few tricks here and there, avoid doing spins and risky moves at all costs in fear of either accidentally throwing my baton too high and hit the settings or idk.. accidentally sending a baton flying right onto the judges’ faces… The fact he did advanced tricks, made it look smooth and easy and NO DROPS!! Imagine how incredible he must be when performing during competitions in the right environment! 🎉

Happy 30th Birthday 🎂 🎉 What an amazing performance and personality!!! ❤️

he deserve the golden buzzer

I actually teared-up, because he seems very genuine!

Somehow baton twirling and Don’t Stop Me Now always go together.

Wow seeing other professionals in the comment section praising him is wholesome

I was a majorette (another name for baton twirlers here in the UK) for just over 5 years, I left due to weight gain from medication & being bullied by members of the public during carnivals & displays. I’ll be 36 this year, I left when I was 12 1/2, & I still miss it to this day. I put my all into majorettes due to a difficult home life, it was my escape. I was so proud to have won 1st prize trophies at comps for my troupe (I still remember crying that day thinking how terrible I’d performed!), I was so proud to be apart of my little troupe, to make friends / peers look in awe at ‘such a talent’ as I try to teach them how to use a baton at school. I wish, even now, that majorettes / baton twirlers were more recognised for their sport. I hope it never dies out, but I feel it’s becoming less popular (at least here in the UK) & that breaks my heart. I don’t think people realise just how hard baton twirlers work, the hours upon hours of dedicated training, the flexibility, the mix of dance / gymnastics / performing arts, keeping a smile on your face throughout regardless of exhaustion. And yet.. we never complained, we love every minute of it! I’m so glad lovely people like this are there to try & put it more on the map, especially for men / boys! Wishing him lots of love, blessings, & all the happiness in the world 🥰 dx

i'm in marching band and i've always had an appreciation for the color guard... i'm so glad baton is getting some light!!!

I love to see people doing the same things as me and getting a great reaction by thousands of people

When I read the title I was like... Joel Claudio needs to be there and booooomm is him!!!! CONGRATS!!!!

This years talents are amazing!! Everyone agree?

God.... you just have to love Sophia.... "I would have love to bring you a cake" 😆

I'm a young baton twirler and I really love that it's getting out there as an actual sport because it's really fun but also difficult it's a great sport!

I have never seen anything like this before. And never felt emotions from something like this before. Sofia and the judges took the words out of my mouth. Really humble awesome guy. 🙂❤️