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AMERICA'S Got Talent champion Adrian Stoica has revealed his dog Hurricane's lavish Hollywood plans after the duo's shocking victory.
The AGT champion talked exclusively with The U.S. Sun about his $1million winnings after he beat the runner-up Putri Ariani.
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AGT fans were shocked with Adrian and his furry friend won the competition show over the 17-year-old Indonesian singer.
In an exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun, Adrian, 45, said: "Our victory is dedicated to Rory."
"Dogs change your life and that's a very important message," the Italian dog trainer explained - with the champion dog Hurricane by his side on the red carpet.
Adrian shared he's in disbelief he and Hurricane bagged the $1million cash prize: “I know my dog is number one, for me all my dogs are number one.
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"But I [am] never thinking about going to a big, big show like America’s Got Talent. Unbelievable.”
America's newest favorite dog trainer revealed the cash will continue to go towards Hurricane's elite lifestyle.
He revealed she needs to have the finest foods to keep in shape for their act: "Hurricane, she will stay on the diet like all the days because we need to just keep in shape."
“I buy some [lamb] for Hurricane because she deserves it," he said.
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The now world-famous dog trainer will not even bother dipping into the cash prize for himself and declared: “I’m fine if my dogs are ok.
“I think we have the same life and I want to keep this," he continued.
Adrian shared: "I love to stay with my dogs, to have quality time with my dogs, so I love this.
"I don't like to think so far ahead. I like to think step by step so we will see what happens.”
The humble AGT champion continued: “I think it is a dream for everybody to go to Las Vegas and perform.
"It’s such a big dream.
"Maybe it will be a show with more dogs - we will see," he mentioned in response to his future plans.
The AGT winner's vision doesn't stop at Las Vegas - he also commented on his hopes for Hurricane to star in a Hollywood movie.
Adrian concluded: "It always will be a surprise.”
DOG'S WORLD
The season 18 AGT champion also revealed a behind-the-scenes look at Hurricane's amazing performances.
Adrian confessed while Hurricane’s performances seem perfectly choreographed, their training is “about playing.”
He said: “ I don't like to say 'training' - we just play together.
"If you play with your dog, you have fun all day, so that's the key to a strong relationship.”
Adrian gave a look at their daily routine and told The U.S. Sun: "Hurricane wakes up and goes to work - just joking.
"I have nine dogs, so I play with all dogs, and from the morning to the evening, we just have fun," he explained.
Adrian and Hurricane won America's hearts and votes for their remarkable and charming act, which featured stories and sketches around tricks and comic moments.
WINNER!
The season's finalists included the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus, the Mzansi Youth Choir, comedian Ahren Belisle, magician Anna DeGuzman, dance groups Avantgardey, Chibi Unity and Murmuration, vocalists Lavender Darcangelo and Putri Ariani, and head balance act Ramadhani Brothers.
America's Got Talent is anticipated to be the most-watched summer broadcast alternative series for 18 consecutive years.
Season 18 has been the most successful season to date, bringing in 2.9 billion video views since its premiere on May 30, 2023.
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YouTube surpassed 26M subscribers, the TikTok has 10M followers, and their Facebook account is growing to 22.2M followers.
YouTube Shorts contributed to the success this season, bringing in 40% of total views and the most viral video of Shadow Ace which has gained 202M views to date.
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