America's Got Talent: Mayyas dance group and pole dancer Kristy Sellars advance to season 17 finals

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The Mayyas dance group and theatrical pole dancer Kristy Sellars advanced to the season 17 finals of America's Got Talent on Wednesday during a results episode.The members of the all-female Lebanese dance group screamed and hugged each other when they learned they were moving on at the end of the one-hour show on NBC.'I am not surprised that this is happening because these girls have done such an amazing job,' said Sofia Vergara, 50, who used her Golden Buzzer on the group.

Dynamic dancers: The Mayyas dance group and theatrical pole dancer Kristy Sellars advanced to the season 17 finals of America's Got Talent on Wednesday during a results episodeThe Mayyas thanked Sofia and everyone who voted for them for their support.Kristy, 36, from Ballarat, Australia, started crying when she learned she was advancing to the finals. 'I did not expect that,' Kristy said. 'Thank you so much.

My kids thought I was really cool till right now.' Show host Terry Crews, 53, asked Howie Mandel, 66, what he wanted to say to Kristy.

Pole routine: Kristy was shocked when she learned that she made it to the finals Golden gal: Sofia Vergara celebrated as her Golden Buzzer pick the Mayyas made the finals'Kristy, I want to say that you are a perfect example of what this finals is going to be,' Howie said. 'You are showing us things done in a way we have never seen before with so much originality. 'The audience voted for ventriloquist Celia Muñoz to make the finals as a Wild Card contestant after Sofia nominated her.Simon Cowell, 62, nominated the Players Choir, while Heidi Klum, 49, nominated singer Lily Meola and Howie nominated comedian Don McMillan.