Simon Cowell stunned as 10-year-old Maya rocks 'AGT' with guitar solo

Maya Neelakantan, from India, stuns judges and audience with her rendition of 'Last Resort' on America's Got Talent.

On a recent episode of "America's Got Talent," a young and seemingly reserved Maya Neelakantan from India took the stage, marking her first-ever public performance with a stunning display of musical prowess. 

Starting off with a traditional melody, Maya soon ramped up the energy, shifting gears into an instrumental version of Papa Roach's hit "Last Resort," leaving the judges and audience astounded.

Simon Cowell, visibly impressed by the 10-year-old's transformation, remarked, "You just weren't expecting this. You were so shy, and you're 10! And then you turned into, like, this rock goddess." 

Cowell shared a personal anecdote about his own brief and unsuccessful attempt at learning guitar, emphasizing the difficulty of the instrument that Maya seemed to master effortlessly.

Fellow judge Howie Mandel predicted the performance would go viral, while Heidi Klum praised Maya's audacity. 

"I think you are absolutely incredible," Klum stated, with Sofia Vergara giving Maya the first of four enthusiastic yeses from the panel.

The episode was filled with diverse acts, including a Belgian man who claimed his emotional support chicken possessed psychic abilities, twin brothers who orchestrated a domino spectacle, and a group of Australian dancers who impressed enough to earn a Golden Buzzer from Howie Mandel, guaranteeing them a spot in the next round.

This season of "America's Got Talent" continues to showcase unique talents from around the globe, each act bringing something new and exciting to the stage, proving that surprise and talent often come in unexpected packages.