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

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

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!

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!

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

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 💙

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 🎈

The optimism behind his smile and movement is sooo infectious

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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! 👏 👏 👏

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

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!

The song makes this performance even better.

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 am a baton twiler and this is very good and the best i have evr seen!

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!

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

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

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 💓

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!!

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

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

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

He deserved golden buzzer!!!!

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! :)

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

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

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

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

I really like this guy. His happiness is contagious.

*PURE MAGIC* ❤

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

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

That takes so much hand eye coordination incredible

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

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

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

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

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

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

What a beautiful expression of human joy.

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

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

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

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

Omg This was my favorite part of coming to the show to show talents around the world thank you so very much for your support thx for all the hard work into this amazing show it’s amazing to watch it I can see the whole thing was amazing performance by you you’re so talented and so proud of your amazing work keep it up

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

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

This man has so much energy, I LOVE THIS

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

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

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

He's so talented 😍

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😁😁

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

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

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

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

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

Joel we are all so so proud of you . You have represented the sport we love so well .WTG Mr Modern Man !!!! Your adopted summer home in PA could not be happier for you

His happiness is contagious. I grin while watching him

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

Freddie's voice + this act = magic.

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

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

This may be my favorite AGT audition ever!

He looks so happy it makes me happy

I love that he makes it seem so easy to do. And that the music doesn't end when he finish

“I can do that.” “I doubt it.” 😂

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!!

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

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!

Not only is a fabulous poised twirler with personality and showmanship.. Awesome.. you are #1. And I’ve been a twirler for years.. you go !!

i cried all video long.... thank you so much for your energy

baton twirling is awesome! man i wish that some winterguard would go to agt cause they are AMAZING like dang!

JOEL!!! So excited for you 💙 So incredible!!! You looked amazing on that stage. You have worked so hard for it

His showmanship was amazing

Ohhhh I Love It !!! I'm a drum major and that was very very dificult I just loooooveee

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

woah!!! He really took Twirling to new heights. The Best I've seen.

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!!!

Passion and happiness. Yeah!

At a comp last year while I was performing he stoped and watched until the end and applauded us

Love him, what incredible showmanship too!

Omg This was the incredible moment of my life you were born into the world and I was so grateful for you I wanted to make sure that you would never forget it I know you you’re always there for everyone else in your heart ❤️ you’re the best actor every single one of them

I went to my competition today and he was one of my judges and it was so cool and he is the nicest person I’ve ever met

What a Showman...!!! I actually got the goosebumps all the way over here in Sweden. 😃😃 And what a beauuutiful personality to! 😍😍

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

That coordination? Amazing!

This was an excellent gift you can give an amazing personality it’s so awesome to watch you grow up on this show it’s so incredible I wish you were there to witness happy birthday that was so special gift it’s so special from my heart

Happy Birthday bud. That was amazing...