Elektro Dads Turn Simon Cowell’s House into a Dance Floor during AGT 2026 Callbacks
MALIBU, CALIFORNIA — Dance troupe Elektro Dads brought electric energy and humor to Simon Cowell’s Malibu home during the inaugural Judges’ Callbacks round for America’s Got Talent Season 21 (2026). Encouraged by their children to audition, the four longtime friends delivered a clever, narrative-driven hip-hop routine that converted Cowell’s garden stage into a full-scale house party.
Joined by guest advisors Normani and Poo Bear, the judging panel praised the group’s sharp choreography, comedic concept, and infectious stage presence.
🕺 The “Girls’ Night Out” Concept Routine
The performance opened with a skit featuring a voicemail from their wives leaving them home alone with the kids for a “girls’ night out.” Once the tone sounded, the dads immediately launched into a energetic hip-hop routine set to upbeat pop-funk tracks:
[Performance Breakdown: AGT 2026 Callbacks]
├── Group: Elektro Dads (4 Dancers/Fathers)
├── Venue: Simon Cowell's Home (Malibu, CA - Callbacks Round)
├── Advisors: Normani & Poo Bear
├── Routine Theme: Secret house party while wives are away
└── Key Moments: Voicecall skit, synchronized hip-hop drops, high-praise feedback
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Choreography & Storytelling: The routine paired technical hip-hop footwork and synchronized formations with relatable dad-humor props, capturing the chaos of domestic life turned spontaneous dance party.
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The Interruption: The performance concluded abruptly with a follow-up voicemail warning that their wives were pulling back into the driveway, sparking a frantic rush to “clean the house.”

💬 “Smart, Clever, and Cute”
Simon Cowell commended the group’s creative evolution from their initial audition, highlighting their concept execution:
“That was a very smart, clever, cute performance,” Cowell noted following the routine. “That’s a win. So good for you.”
Reflecting backstage, the Elektro Dads expressed gratitude for the positive reception: “It feels good to finally do what we came here to do. He said it was smart, and I think that’s the best compliment coming from him.”
This video features the original audition that introduced the Elektro Dads on Season 21 of America’s Got Talent, showcasing the dance moves that originally earned them a spot in the Judges’ Callbacks.