Ladder Balance Man appeared during Week 2 Quarterfinals performance in Episode 1014 consisted of performing acrobatic feats on three free ladders such as climbing one as it spun or standing on its end caps. Each ladder was taller than the last, with the final being the highest he “has ever done” at 18 feet high. Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel all gave him standing ovations. He received enough votes to be sent to the Semifinals in Episode 1015 instead of Damone Rippy.
Week 2 Semifinals performance in Episode 1020 consisted of spinning in a Cyr wheel, climbing up a free-standing ladder, and standing on the end caps. He then caught two rings thrown by his assistants and attempted to get a hoop under his foot while balancing. He finished in fourth, fifth, or sixth place in America’s Vote. In the Dunkin’ Save, he received more online votes than both Freelusion and Gary Vider, sending him to the Finals in Episode 1021.
Finals performance in Episode 1022 consisted of climbing up a free-standing ladder, hopping up a flight of stairs, and hanging off a ladder hanging from of the ceiling to resemble a helicopter.