Kev Adams lands the America’s Got Talent audition: discover his sketch in English!

Kev Adams continues his international adventure with a notable appearance on America’s Got Talent. The French comedian, long confused with Rayane Bensetti, took up an ambitious challenge by presenting a sketch entirely in English in front of the American public. Thanks to a number inspired by the cultural differences between France and the United States, the 34-year-old actor and investigator from Mask Singer convinced the four members of the jury. Obviously, Iris Mittenaere’s ex was unanimous thanks to his humor and his linguistic mastery.

Kev Adams séduit le jury d’America’s Got Talent

Kev Adams participated in the auditions of America’s Got Talent, the 21st season of which launched on June 2 on NBC. For this highly anticipated performance, the French comedian chose to go on stage with a sketch entirely in English. Through several everyday observations, he highlighted the contrasts between French culture and American culture. He notably mentioned tipping, high taxi fares, long distances between cities and even certain expressions whose meaning varies depending on the situation. Thanks to accessible humor and great ease on stage, he quickly managed to capture the attention of the public and the jurors.

His performance received a particularly enthusiastic welcome from the four members of the jury. SofÃa Vergara underlined the difficulty of making people laugh in a foreign language, believing that the exercise required real talent. Howie Mandel also praised his ability to understand the intricacies of a different culture while transforming them into comedic material. For her part, Mel B appreciated his sense of humor and his endearing personality. Finally, Simon Cowell highlighted his audacity, a quality that he considers essential to succeed in stand-up. At the end of the number, the jurors even suggested that he could be one of the best comedians to have appeared on the show.

An American ambition that is gaining momentum

This television appearance is part of a broader strategy for Kev Adams. For several months, the artist has been increasing his experiences in the United States in order to make himself known to the local public. Like Gad Elmaleh before him, he tests his humor in a totally different environment. For this, he regularly performs in comedy clubs in New York and Los Angeles. These more intimate scenes allowed him to refine his texts in English and gauge the reaction of the American public. This field work now seems to be bearing fruit. Its participation in America’s Got Talent thus represents a new important step in its international development. The exposure offered by the show could considerably accelerate its progress. Presented by Terry Crews, the program attracts several million viewers each season. This visibility comes as Kev Adams is already benefiting from growing attention across the Atlantic. The New York Times recently devoted a portrait to him highlighting his career and his arrival on the New York comedy scene. Revealed at a very young age thanks to The Young Man Show then on the show On n’demande qu’en laughter, the actor then went on to have a string of popular successes in France. In parallel with his American ambitions, he is pursuing his career in cinema and will soon appear in the casting of La Maison de nos reves, directed by Claude Zidi Jr.