Nightbirde — the late songstress and former Golden Buzzer recipient who was battling late-stage cancer when she auditioned for the show in 2021.«She said, 'We can't wait until life isn't hard anymore, before you decide to be happy,'» Nadim continued, recalling Nightbirde's emotional audition. «Seeing the Mayyas in is the most beautiful feeling I've ever felt.»As the dancers hit the stage, they explained that their group's name means «The proud walk of a lioness» and recalled their reasons for auditioning.«Lebanon is a very beautiful country.
But we live a daily struggle,» one dancer shared. «Unfortunately, being a dancer as a female Arab… Is not fully supported yet.»After promising that their dance would «hypnotize» the judges, the performers delivered a jaw-dropping display of synchronized movement, flawless dancing and true, inarguable star quality.«There are no words to explain to you what we were feeling over here,» Sofia Vergara marveled after the audition. «It was the most beautiful, creative dancing I've ever seen.»Howie Mandel confirmed that the dancers were right and that the judges «were hypnotized by what you did.»«I want to thank you for giving us a little glimpse of your culture, which is so beautiful,» Heidi Klum shared. «It was just stunning, and I love all of you.
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