Howie Mandel 'bowled over' by Golden Buzzer winner who left viewers in tears (2024)

10th Jul 2024, 10:00By Sophie Gable

Tune in next week!

Tune in next week for a new episode of America's Got Talenton NBC at 8 pm EST.

A new set of performers will take the stage for their first auditions in front of the judges.

Auditions will continue until August 13 when 55 acts prepare for their live performances.

Each week 11 acts will perform, and only two will move on to the next round.

The final 11 acts will compete in the finale for a chance to win $1 million and a residency inLas Vegas.

10th Jul 2024, 09:30By Sophie Gable

Recapping Golden Buzzers

There are nine Golden Buzzers up for grabs this season.

The following is a breakdown of the acts that have already earned a Golden Buzzer,

• Heidi Klum
  • Richard Goodall (singer), Episode 1
  • Pranysqa Mishra (singer), Episode 5
• Terry Crews
  • Learnmore Jonsai (comedian), Episode 1
• Simon Cowell
  • Liv Warfield (singer), Episode 2
  • Sky Element (drone show), Episode 2
• Sofia Vergara
  • Legion Dance (dance group), Episode 3
• Howie Mandel
  • Brent Street (dance group), Episode 4
  • Reid Wilson (singer), Episode 6

Sofia is the only one left with a Golden Buzzer.

10th Jul 2024, 09:00By Sophie Gable

Watch Dee Dee Simon's emotional audition

10th Jul 2024, 08:30By Sophie Gable

Breaking down the America’s Got Talent universe

Because ofAGT’spopularity, several spin-off shows have been made, some airing with success and some without.

Here are the spin-offs from AGT:

• America’s Got Talent Live
• America’s Got Talent: The Champions
• AGT: Extreme
• America’s Got Talent: All Stars
• America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League

10th Jul 2024, 08:00By Sophie Gable

Australian finalist calls out AGT audition, continued

Matt Tarrant, a finalist onAustralia's Got Talent in 2023, took to X after Jo and Curry's audition aired on AGT.

Matt and his fake goose performed a similar act on the Australian version of the show.

They were able to guess the judges' first dates and kisses. Both act also ended their routine by cracking open an egg.

"IT HAS BEEN DONE BEFORE AND AT LEAST MY CHICKEN WAS 100% REAL #AGT," Mattjoked on X.

He shared a screenshot of his act under AGT's post about Jo and Curry.

10th Jul 2024, 07:30By Sophie Gable

Australian finalist calls out AGT audition

On a recent episode of America’s Got Talent, Jo De Rijk and his fake chicken, Curry, auditioned for Howie Mandel,Heidi Klum,Sofia Vergara, andSimon Cowell.

The mind-reading chicken correctly guessed each judge's fears, leaving the audience and fans shocked.

All four judges gave Jo and Curry a yes to move on to the next round, however, one former finalist pointed out that the act has been done before.

CHICKEN OUT AGT contestant called out by Australia's show finalist for 'same act'

10th Jul 2024, 07:00By Sophie Gable

Reid Wilson pictured

10th Jul 2024, 06:30By Sophie Gable

Meet Golden Buzzer winner Reid Wilson

Reid Wilson is 14 years old and came all the way from Alabama to audition for AGT.

His audition aired during last night's episode, and Howie Mandel was so impressed he hit his last Golden Buzzer for the young star.

Reid sang a soulful rendition of Lesley Gore's track, You Don't Own Me, released in 1963.

He told the judges that his inspiration was Aretha Franklin.

10th Jul 2024, 06:00By Sophie Gable

Meet Golden Buzzer winners Brent Street

Brent Street is a dance troupe that is known as "Australia's Home of Performing Arts."

Dancers from around the world can take classes at the school and participate in their training programs.

The best dancers from the school auditioned for AGT on June 26 and received one of Howie Mandel's Golden Buzzers.

10th Jul 2024, 05:30By Sophie Gable

Legion Dance pictured

10th Jul 2024, 05:00By Sophie Gable

Meet Golden Buzzer winners Legion Dance

Legion Dance is an Argentinian dance company that practices traditional Latin-style dance with a twist.

They light their feet on fire before every performance and dance with literal fire under their toes!

Sofia Vergara loved the unique routine so much that she pressed her Golden Buzzer for the group.

10th Jul 2024, 04:30By Sophie Gable

Sky Elements pictured

10th Jul 2024, 04:00By Sophie Gable

Meet Golden Buzzer winners Sky Elements

Sky Elements is comprised of engineers who create massive drone light shows.

They auditioned on AGT outside and lit up the sky near the studio.

Simon Cowell was so impressed by their performance that he decided to break the rules and give them his second Golden Buzzer.

10th Jul 2024, 03:30By Sophie Gable

Watch Simon Cowell rave over Liv Warfield

10th Jul 2024, 03:00By Sophie Gable

Liv Warfield pictured

10th Jul 2024, 02:30By Sophie Gable

Meet Golden Buzzer winner Liv Warfield

Liv Warfield received Simon Cowell's first Golden Buzzer of the season.

The veteran singer performed with Prince's New Power Generation and sang alongside former members of the rock band, Heart.

Despite her impressive resume, she admitted during her audition that she never broke into the mainstream and was hoping AGT could take her there.

10th Jul 2024, 02:00By Sophie Gable

Meet Golden Buzzer winner Learnmore Jonsai

Learnmore Jonsai received Terry Crews' Golden Buzzer during his audition in Episode 1.

He's a Zimbabwean stand-up comedian and actor, who specializes in observation comedy.

Learnmore has performed across 20 countries and was a winner of the 2023 Boston Comedy Festival.

10th Jul 2024, 01:30By Sophie Gable

Watch Richard Goodall's Golden Buzzer audition

10th Jul 2024, 01:00By Sophie Gable

Richard Goodall pictured

10th Jul 2024, 00:30By Sophie Gable

More on Richard Goodall

When discussing his journey to AGT, Richard Goodall said, "Eventually, I was like, I got to find myself a job, so I became a janitor at Chauncey Rose Middle School, which is only three blocks away from my house.”

"The kids would hear me sing, and they tell me that I've got talent," he explained.

"That's why I'm here. That's why I got on a plane," he told the judges.

Richard has been a janitor at the middle school for 23 years.

His cover of Journey's hit ballad went viral in 2022 and even gained the attention of the band's frontman Steve Perry.

10th Jul 2024, 00:00By Sophie Gable

Meet Golden Buzzer winner Richard Goodall

Richard Goodall scored the first Golden Buzzer of the season from Heidi Klum after his astounding rendition of Journey's Don't Stop Believin.

He auditioned for the show back in 2009 but didn't make it past the first round of open auditions.

During his second try, he wowed the judges and received two standing ovations and a yes from each judge.

He was born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana. Richard has loved music his whole life and recalled during his audition listening to songs in his bedroom on his "Radio Shack stereo."

DON'T STOP BELIEVING Meet AGT star Richard Goodall, the Indiana janitor gone Hollywood

10th Jul 2024, 23:30By Sophie Gable

Current AGT judges pictured

10th Jul 2024, 23:00By Sophie Gable

Explaining the buzzers on AGT

America's Got Talent features red buzzers that the four judges can press when they've seen enough of an audition.

When they press the buzzer, a loud noise echoes in the arena, and a giant red "X" lights up over the stage.

The show also gives judges and hosts aGolden Buzzerthat can send a contestant straight to the live performances.

There are nine Golen Buzzers this season, with each judge having two selections and host Terry Crews receiving one.

10th Jul 2024, 22:30By Sophie Gable

Tune in next week!

Tune in next Tuesday night on NBC at 8 pm EST for another audition episode of America’s Got Talent.

Auditions will continue until August 13 when the top 55 acts take the stage live.

Contestants will be split into five groups of 11 and two acts will advance each week.

The final 11 will compete in the live finale for a shot at the $1 million grand prize and a residency inLas Vegas.

10th Jul 2024, 22:01By Sophie Gable

That's all folks!

Balloon Taro ended tonight's auditions with a bang (or a pop)!

Don't forget to tune in next week for another round of brand new acts hoping to impress the judges.