Merrick William Hanna is from Encinitas, California. He is a hip-hop dancer, popper, animator, and actor. [1] He has watched America's Got Talent for a long time. He is influenced by his grandma who takes four dance classes each week despite being in her eighties. He also auditioned for Seasons 10 and 11 but was cut before the auditions, according to Instagram Live.
America's Got Talent 2017 Merrick Hanna 12 Year Old's Captivating Dance Performance Full Audition S
Audition
Judge Cuts[]
Merrick Hanna's Judge Cuts performance in Episode 1210 consisted of dancing to Lindsey Stirling and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness' "Something Wild." Simon Cowell and Mel B gave him standing ovations. Merrick's performance was strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals along with Artyon & Paige.
America's Got Talent 2017 Merrick Hanna Judge Cuts S12E11
Judge Cuts Performance
America's Got Talent 2017 Who Will Make It to the Live Shows Part 2 Judge Cuts S12E11
America's Got Talent 2017 Merrick Hanna Full Clip Live Shows S12E15
Quarterfinals Performance
America's Got Talent 2017 Winners Part 3 Live Show Results S12E16
Quarterfinals Results
Semifinals[]
Merrick Hanna's Week 2 Semifinals performance in Episode 1219 consisted of dancing to Jon Bellion's "iRobot (The Human Condition)." At one point in the performance, he appeared to be flying in the air. Mel B gave him a standing ovation. Merrick did not receive enough votes to advance to the Finals in Episode 1220, eliminating him from the competition along with Christian Guardino instead of Angelica Hale.
America's Got Talent 2017 Semi-Finals Winners Part 1 Results S12E22
Semifinals Results
Trivia[]
Despite being twelve-years-old at his audition, the videos for two of his following performances on the official America's Got Talent YouTube channel refer to him as an eleven-year-old.
Mel B gave him a standing ovation every time he performed.
Merrick has confirmed over Instagram that he is not interested in making a future appearance on an America's Got Talent: The Champions season.