{"id":1095,"date":"2026-06-28T17:11:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T17:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/?p=1095"},"modified":"2026-06-28T17:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T17:11:21","slug":"simon-cowell-slams-golden-buzzer-for-amputee-parkour-star-after-jaw-dropping-agt-audition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/?p=1095","title":{"rendered":"Simon Cowell Slams Golden Buzzer For Amputee Parkour Star After Jaw-Dropping AGT Audition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most memorable moments from the latest episode of\u00a0<em>America\u2019s Got Talent<\/em>\u00a0came when Simon Cowell awarded his Golden Buzzer to Rub\u00e9n Rold\u00e1n Bustos, a 23-year-old parkour athlete from Spain whose remarkable story and breathtaking performance left both the judges and audience on their feet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"2eKWYYPo\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1734582985203-0\" data-google-query-id=\"CKLticm2qpUDFeIPDAIdxp0X9A\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21715635079\/MB_Inread_citynews68.com_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rub\u00e9n arrived on the\u00a0<em>AGT<\/em>\u00a0stage with a clear mission: to inspire people and showcase the possibilities of parkour on one of the world\u2019s biggest talent platforms. While he admitted to feeling nervous before his audition, any signs of uncertainty quickly disappeared once his performance began.<\/p>\n<p>In a dramatic opening, Rub\u00e9n removed his prosthetic leg before launching into an ambitious parkour routine. The act extended beyond the theater stage, taking viewers outside the Pasadena Civic Auditorium as he leaped across obstacles, navigated challenging terrain, and even incorporated a bicycle into his routine. His performance seamlessly blended strength, agility, and precision as he moved through both outdoor and indoor environments.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZ3BEjPjCjB\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fcitynews68.com&amp;rp=%2Fhongcalifornia%2Fsimon-cowell-slams-golden-buzzer-for-amputee-parkour-star-after-jaw-dropping-agt-audition%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawSuNJRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOOHNqY1h5Um42OVFqTjRic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A4873%2C%22ls%22%3A1121.8999999985099%2C%22le%22%3A4821%7D\" height=\"1193\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The routine culminated inside a parkour gym, where Rub\u00e9n executed a series of flips, jumps, and acrobatic maneuvers. Throughout the performance, he demonstrated exceptional control and confidence, never appearing limited by the physical challenges he has faced.<\/p>\n<p>The emotional impact of the audition grew even stronger after Rub\u00e9n shared his personal story. He revealed that he lost his leg following a tractor accident during childhood. Rather than allowing that life-changing event to define him, he turned to parkour and dedicated himself to mastering the discipline.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DE2K_M-uOLO\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fcitynews68.com&amp;rp=%2Fhongcalifornia%2Fsimon-cowell-slams-golden-buzzer-for-amputee-parkour-star-after-jaw-dropping-agt-audition%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawSuNJRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOOHNqY1h5Um42OVFqTjRic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A4874.599999997765%2C%22ls%22%3A1121.8999999985099%2C%22le%22%3A4821%7D\" height=\"1023\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Judge Simon Cowell was visibly impressed by what he had witnessed. Calling the performance \u201cbloody fantastic,\u201d Cowell praised Rub\u00e9n\u2019s skill, determination, and ability to inspire others before pressing the Golden Buzzer. The moment triggered a shower of gold confetti as the audience erupted into applause, celebrating one of the standout auditions of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Rub\u00e9n\u2019s appearance on\u00a0<em>America\u2019s Got Talent<\/em>\u00a0is far from his first experience on a major talent-show stage. In 2016, he competed on the inaugural season of\u00a0<em>Spain\u2019s Got Talent<\/em>\u00a0as part of the duo Extreme Parkour alongside \u00c1lex Segura. He later continued his television journey by appearing on Germany\u2019s\u00a0<em>Das Supertalent<\/em>\u00a0in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond television, Rub\u00e9n has built an impressive reputation within the global parkour community. He holds several Guinness World Records, including records for the most consecutive parkour retour jumps, highest running jump onto a platform, farthest standing parkour dash jump, and highest vertical leap with a running start. These achievements were set within the LA1 impairment category, designated for athletes with a unilateral above-the-knee amputation.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Golden Buzzer: Rub\u00e9n Rold\u00e1n Gets The Moment Of A Lifetime From Simon Cowell | Auditions | AGT 2026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5HSi2nG1oX0\" width=\"996\" height=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-origwidth=\"996\" data-origheight=\"560\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Rub\u00e9n has often spoken about the profound impact parkour has had on his life. In previous interviews with Guinness World Records, he explained that \u201cparkour saved my life\u201d and helped him realize that \u201canything is possible.\u201d Those words were reflected in every second of his\u00a0<em>AGT<\/em>\u00a0audition.<\/p>\n<p>With a Golden Buzzer now securing his place in the live shows, Rub\u00e9n Rold\u00e1n Bustos has already established himself as one of the most inspiring contestants of Season 21. His performance was not simply a display of athletic ability\u2014it was a powerful reminder of resilience, determination, and the ability to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most memorable moments from the latest episode of\u00a0America\u2019s Got Talent\u00a0came when Simon Cowell awarded his Golden Buzzer to Rub\u00e9n Rold\u00e1n Bustos, a 23-year-old parkour athlete from Spain &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1096,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1095","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1095"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1095\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1097,"href":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1095\/revisions\/1097"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hnnews24h.store\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}