AGT fans call 16-year-old Nene Royal’s Muse “Hysteria” performance an “AGT-winning performance”, but one judge does not seem fully convinced

America’s Got Talent is getting ready to air the second episode of its brand new Judge Callback Round on Tuesday, August 11, but fans are already reacting to Nene Royal’s latest performance.

The 16 year old singer and guitarist returned to the AGT stage after Howie Mandel selected her to continue in the competition. This time, she had a new challenge in front of her.

Mandel wanted Nene to focus on more than just her incredible musical ability. He wanted her to show more confidence, connect with the crowd and prove that she could command a big stage.

Nene appeared to take that advice seriously.

Nene Royal takes on Muse

For her latest performance, Nene performed “Hysteria” by Muse in front of Mandel, guest judge Nikki Glaser, fellow contestants and former AGT stars.

The young performer quickly showed why so many viewers have been watching her journey.

Nene delivered powerful vocals while playing guitar, bringing a level of energy and confidence that immediately caught the audience’s attention.

After the performance, Mandel noticed a clear difference from her previous appearance.

“It seems like you have even more confidence than you had originally,” he told her. “It seems like you’re having more fun.”

Nene explained that performing in front of the audience helped her bring even more energy to the stage.

Glaser also praised the performance, pointing out how well Nene connected with the crowd. She managed to get the audience on their feet, even though she opened the night for Mandel’s callback group.

Glaser did admit that she wanted even more by the end of the performance, but the reaction from viewers has been overwhelmingly positive.

Fans are already calling Nene a winner

Nene’s performance quickly sparked a huge reaction from viewers, with many fans praising both her guitar skills and her vocals.

One viewer called it an “AGT winning performance,” praising Nene for being able to sing, play guitar and entertain the audience at the same time.

Another longtime rock fan, who said they had listened to rock, blues, jazz, metal and classic rock since the 1950s, admitted they had never heard anyone at 16 perform like Nene.

“She is THE reason I’ve started AGT,” the viewer wrote, while predicting that Nene could become an internationally famous rock star.

Other viewers were even more confident about her chances.

“She’s going to win the whole thing!! Phenomenal,” one fan wrote.

Another simply declared that Nene could “win it all” after watching the performance.

Her guitar playing was also a major talking point. One viewer noticed that Nene appeared to handle both the guitar and bass parts of the Muse song in a way that impressed them.

Another fan went even further, saying her guitar ability alone was enough to win the season and calling her a “world’s new rockstar.”

The international reaction has also been strong. Fans from countries including Australia, France and Canada have shared their support, while Thai viewers have celebrated Nene as a source of national pride.
One viewer even called Nene a “Queen of Rock,” while another predicted that she could be filling stadiums within five years.

Will Nene make the live shows?

With so much excitement surrounding her latest performance, Nene appears to have given AGT fans another reason to believe she could go all the way.

But there is still one question left unanswered.

Will Nene Royal make it through the Judge Callback Round and earn a place in the live shows?

Fans will have to tune in on Tuesday, August 11, to find out.

For now, one thing is clear. Nene may only be 16, but viewers around the world are already treating her like a future rock star.