- 0:02, 15 Jun 2022
- Updated: 0:02, 15 Jun 2022
COMPETITION show America’s Got Talent (AGT) returns tonight for another Season 17 episode full of incredible acts – with one scream-worthy performance.
Previews for AGT’s third episode reveal the shocking moment where a group called Urbancrew makes judges Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara gasp and scream.
Members of the breakdancing and acrobatic group from the Philippines are shown flying through the air with gravity-defying flips in the clip.
In another sneak peek at tonight’s episode, ventriloquist Jack Williams seems to impress the judges by throwing his voice.
Last week, judge Howie Mandel used his Golden Buzzer to send Madison “Maddie” Taylor Baez directly to the live show, and actor Drake Milligan took to the stage at one point as well.
Some fans were not thrilled with either of them showing up in the competition series, saying that the decision was “unfair” since they are both professional actors who have sung in music projects.
Read our America’s Got Talent live blog for updates…
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Simon Cowell will hit his Golden Buzzer tonight
The typically harsh judge is set to hit his Golden Buzzer tonight, according to his tweets.
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AGT contestants who got Golden Buzzers
Throughout the seasons, there have been a number of memorable performances on AGT, but only a select few have gotten Golden Buzzers from judges and guest judges.
Some of those acts are:
- Drew Lynch from Howie Mandel in Season 10
- Freckled Sky from Howard Stern in Season 10
- Piff The Magic Dragon from Neil Patrick Harris in Season 10
- Laura Bretan from Mel B in Season 11
- Grace VanderWaal from Howie Mandel in Season 11
- Sal Valentinetti from Heidi Klum in Season 11
- Darci Lynne Farmer from Mel B in Season 12
- Mandy Harvey from Simon Cowell in Season 12
- Courtney Hadwin from Howie Mandel in Season 13
- Kodi Lee from Gabrielle Union in Season 14
- Joseph Allen from Howie Mandel in Season 14
- Christina Rae from Heidi Klum in Season 15
- Nightbirde from Simon Cowell in Season 16
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What is a Golden Buzzer on AGT?
During the auditions, the four America’s Got Talent judges are given the opportunity to push the Golden Buzzer for a single act that touches them emotionally.
This action sends the artist straight to the live performances.
Guest judges are able to push the button for their favorite performance during the Judge Cuts.
Nightbirde received a Golden Buzzer from judge Simon Cowell on season 16 of the show.
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Past AGT judges
The original judges of America’s Got Talent were David Hasselhoff, Brandy Norwood, and Piers Morgan when the show began in 2006.
Since then, a slew of famous faces have taken their seats on the judging panel.
The full list includes: David Hasselhoff, Brandy Norwood, Piers Morgan, Julianne Hough, Gabrielle Union, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne, and Mel B.
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America’s Got Talent: the host
The current host of America’s Got Talent is actor Terry Crews.
Past hosts included Tyra Banks, Nick Cannon, Jerry Springer, and Regis Philbin.
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Who is Simon Cowell?
Simon Cowell is well-known around the world for his tough yet lovable judging approach on numerous competition shows.
America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, The X Factor, and American Idol have all featured him.
He originally joined the judges on Season 11 of America’s Got Talent.
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Who is Sofía Vergara?
Sofía Vergara is a Colombian-American actress best known for her role in the television comedy Modern Family as Gloria.
Between 2013 through 2020, she was the highest-paid actress on American television for seven years.
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Who is Heidi Klum?
Heidi Klum is a German-American model, television personality, producer, and entrepreneur who was the first German Victoria’s Secret Angel.
She originally appeared on the show in 2013 and remained on the panel until 2018, when she took a brief hiatus.
For Season 15, Klum returns as a judge.
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Who is Howie Mandel?
Howie’s most well-known job was presenting the game show Deal or No Deal.
Mandel has served as a judge on America’s Got Talent for the most time of any previous judge.
He made his debut appearance in Season 5, and this will be his twelfth season behind the dreaded X’s.
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Who are the AGT judges?
Each season of the series, the fate of the competitors lies in four judges’ hands. They are:
- Howie Mandel
- Simon Cowell
- Sofía Vergara
- Heidi Klum
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Who won AGT last year?
Season 16 of America’s Got Talent concluded in September 2021, with a new champion.
Dustin Tavella was the champion, becoming the third magician to do so after Mat Franco in season 9 and Shin Lim in season 13.
“Thank you guys so much. This is absolutely amazing,” Tavella said at the time.
“Before ‘AGT,’ I just never could’ve imagined my two worlds colliding – My passion for my magic and my story about my family.”
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How to watch AGT
The show airs on NBC, but if you do not have access to it, there are numerous options you can look into.
You can livestream episodes of America’s Got Talent via Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, or Fubo TV.
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When does AGT air?
America’s Got Talent will air every Tuesday at 8pm on NBC.
Later, in August, the show will air on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8pm when live shows begin.
