The eighteenth season of America’s Got Talent, it’s done with the qualifiers, and now we got the 11 acts who’ll be competing for the big win. Among them, quite a few acts that the judges, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Kulm, Simon Cowell, and Howie Mandel, had chosen as their golden buzzers made it to the finale. So, here’s who made it to the big showdown
Qualifier one on August 22 featured these top five acts: singer Mitch Rossell, multimedia dancer Oleksandr Leshchenko & Magic Innovations, the dog act Adrian Stoica and Hurricane, ventriloquist Brynn Cummings, and singer Lavender Darcangelo. The two acts that moved forward to the finale were Adrian Stoica and Hurricane and Lavender Darcangelo.
In Qualifier two on August 29, the top five acts included percussion group Atlanta Drum Academy, singer Alfie Andrew, stand-up comedian Ahren Belisle, magician Ryland Petty, and dance group Murmuration. The two acts that advanced to the finale were Ahren Belisle and Murmuration.
Qualifiers continued on September 5 with the top five acts of the third round: acrobatic group Warrior Squad, violinist Philip Bowen, choir group Mzansi Youth Choir, brass group MOS, and singer Putri Ariani. The two acts that moved to the finale were Mzansi Youth Choir and Putri Ariani.
Qualifier four on September 12 featured acrobat Zion Clark, dance group Chibi Unity, magician Anna DeGuzman, singer D’Corey Johnson, and shadow artist Shadow Ace. The two acts that made it to the finale were Chibi Unity and Anna DeGuzman.
Lastly, in Qualifier five on September 19, the top five acts included choir group 82nd Airborne Division Chorus, magician Sangsoon Kim, singer Gabriel Henrique, acrobatic duo Ramadhani Brothers, and dance group Avantgardey. The two acts that advanced to the finale were 82nd Airborne Division Chorus and Ramadhani Brothers.
| Finalist |
|---|
| Adrian Stoica and Hurricane |
| Lavender Darcangelo |
| Ahren Belisle |
| Murmuration |
| Mzansi Youth Choir |
| Putri Ariani |
| Chibi Unity |
| Anna DeGuzman |
| 82nd Airborne Division Chorus |
| Ramadhani Brothers |
| Avantgardey |
Now, the final spot in the top 11 went to the instant save winner. Each judge chose an act from the eliminated qualifier acts for the instant save voting process. Vergara chose Gabriel Henrique, Cowell chose Chioma and The Atlanta Drum Academy, Kum chose Herwan Legaillard, and Mandel chose Avantgardey. After the votes were counted, Avantgardey secured the last spot in the finale.
