The countdown is on for America’s Got Talent to crown a new winner for season 21.
After weeks of competition, 10 acts will perform for America’s vote during the two-night finale, kicking off Tuesday, September 22, on NBC.
“There are so many good people,” judge Sofía Vergara exclusively told Us earlier this month. “There’s so much good talent this season that I think I’m going to be very happy with whoever America votes to win.”
Host Terry Crews believes it’s been a “magical year” on AGT and wouldn’t be surprised if a magician earns the $1 million prize.
Some America’s Got Talent auditions are nothing short of golden. Season 21 of NBC’s hit reality show returned on June 2, 2026 with judges Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Mel B and Howie Mandel ready to critique everyone from singers and dance groups to magicians and comedians. This summer, the judges — alongside host Terry Crews […]
“The power of magic has come through, and remember when you go to Las Vegas, you see nothing but magic AGT,” Terry, 58, exclusively told Us. “From Hundred Fingers to Geno Ploeger, it’s endless all this magic that’s always coming.”
Before the finalists perform one last time for America’s vote, Us is giving viewers a refresher of who could win big.
Keep reading to meet the finalists and watch the AGT two-night finale on NBC Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Acro Canine Crew
“Our act is something people have never seen before,” members of the creative canine production told Us. “We combine acrodancers and dogs.”
Although they will only have one week to prepare for their final act of the competition, the group teased, “It’s going to be an all-out party, and the dogs are going to be joining this party. We think America and the whole world is going to love it.”
Come Here
After Sofía called Come Here’s semi-finals performance “mesmerizing,” the dance group is ready to deliver another unforgettable number.
“We have to work really hard, and we got injured a lot,” the group told Us. “We have so many bruises on our bodies, but when we stick together, it’s really fun. We can feel the love.”
Geno Ploeger
At just 22 years old, the Wisconsin native has won over the hearts of America and the judges, with Mel B once calling his magic the best act of the night.
“I pour my heart and soul into everything I put on that stage. I really hope America sees that too,” Geno told Us. “AGT has been a dream for me for over a decade, so I hope they support me too.”
When asked to tease his finale performance, Geno shared, “Every single act that I’ve done on AGT has covered a chapter of my life, so this next thing I want to do is going to cover the next chapter.”
Olivia Befus
The Michigan native and her four-legged furry friends believe they could be worthy of a $1 million act.
“We are training three different dogs in our act, and we are doing so many brand-new tricks,” she told Us on Tuesday, September 15. “We’ve already started preparing for our next act, and we have a ton of new tricks that we really want to show.”
Royal Lasers
“We are a dance and laser act, but we bring so much more to the stage,” Royal Lasers told Us. “We have incredible choreography. Our suits are coordinated with the choreography. We have lasers coordinated as well as graphics we interact with on the screen. We have so many different levels that we bring to the stage each time and each time, we’re trying to bring something more. Each time, even our fans are seeing a different part of our act.”
After receiving one of Terry’s Golden Buzzers during the audition process, the dance and light show act hopes to win America’s vote on finale night.
Veronika Goroshkova
If you look high above the stage, chances are you’ll find this aerial pole artist pulling off an incredible performance.
“I think [my act is] everything! It’s beautiful, it’s elegant, it’s adventurous, it’s high and I try my very best,” Veronika told Us. “I love flying. When I start going up and feel air, I feel so much energy and adrenaline in my body.”
Lai Noelle
Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer stunned audiences with her jaw-dropping voice at just 14 years old.
Inspired by Idina Menzel, the Texas-based singer has the potential to be one of the show’s youngest winners.
Hundred Fingers
Founded by Yu Hojin, the groundbreaking magic group from South Korea transforms individual mastery into a mesmerizing collective experience.
Their innovation, scale and precision earned Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer, sending them straight to the finale.
Unitree
The future is here as a performance group from China combines robots and a dance crew for a must-see act.
Their performance highlights the coordination between human performers and advanced robotics, bringing a unique act to the stage.
Simon Cowell’s colleagues are sending love and support to the America’s Got Talent judge as he recovers from surgery. “I love that he’s taking care of himself, and I love that he’s being taken care of,” Howie Mandel exclusively shared with Us on Tuesday, September 15, after the semifinalists performed. “With all my heart and […]
Nene Royal
The 16-year-old rock musician from Thailand stunned the judges with an unforgettable rendition of The Cranberries’ “Zombie.”
After the performance went viral on YouTube with nearly 17 million views, Nene is ready to wow audiences on finale night.
