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Season 10

Season 10 of America's Got Talent premiered on May 26, 2015. It concluded on September 16, 2015. The entire judging panel and host from Season 9 returned.

Dunkin' Donuts was the official beverage sponsor of this season, having its products shown throughout the show and their cups on the judges' desks.

The America's Got Talent live shows were also performed at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. This was the last season to be set at Radio City Music Hall.

Howard Stern announced on his radio show that this season would be his last season as a judge. He made the decision to leave due to his busy work schedule.

Judging Panel

Howard Stern Heidi Klum Mel B Howie Mandel

Guest Judges

Neil Patrick Harris Michael Bublé Marlon Wayans Piers Morgan

Host

Nick Cannon

Episodes

Main article: Season 10 Episodes

Acts

Main article: Season 10 Acts

Auditions

Main article: Season 10 Auditions

Judge Cuts

Main article: Season 10 Judge Cuts

Symbol Meaning
Standing Ovation
Buzzer
Golden Buzzer

Week 1

Name Act Howard Heidi Neil Mel B Howie Result
1. Freelusion Videomapping Dance Group Moved On
2. Paul Ponce Juggler Eliminated
3. Silvia Silvia Crossbow Archer Moved On
4. Chapkis Dance Family Dance Group Moved On
5. Samantha Hess Cuddler Eliminated
6. Elin & Noah Dance Duo Eliminated
7. Los Angeles Children's Orchestra Orchestra Eliminated
8. Alondra Santos Mariachi Singer Eliminated (WC)
9. Michael John Magician Eliminated
10. Piff the Magic Dragon Magician Moved On (GB)
11. Duo Ignite Aerial Duo Eliminated
12. Myq Kaplan Comedian Moved On
13. Nick & Eddie Vocal Duo Eliminated
14. Keith Klein Singer Eliminated
15. 3 Shades of Blue Band Moved On
16. Marc & Kiri Ballroom Duo Eliminated
17. Vibez Contortionist Dancer Eliminated
18. X-Treme Tricking & Tumbling Tumbling Group Eliminated
19. Grand Master Qi Feilong Kung Fu Artist Eliminated
20. Samantha Johnson Singer Moved On

Week 2

Name Act Howard Heidi Michael Mel B Howie Result
1. Aiden Sinclair Magician Eliminated
2. Jenna Renae Singer and Pianist Eliminated
3. Shirley Claire Singer Eliminated
4. Daniella Mass Opera Singer Moved On
5. Ira Singing Puppet Moved On
6. Benjamin Yonattan Dancer Moved On
7. Facinet Sylla Dancer Eliminated
8. Nastasya Generalova Dancer Eliminated
9. Wes Barker Magician Eliminated
10. Uzeyer Novruzov Ladder Acrobat Moved On
11. Ryan Shaw Singer Eliminated
12. The CraigLewis Band Vocal Duo Moved On (GB)
13. Dr. Danger's All Stars Stunt Team Eliminated
14. Center Stage Dance Group Eliminated
15. DADitude! Dance Group Eliminated (WC)
16. DM Nation Dance Group Moved On
17. The Chippendoubles Dance Group Eliminated
18. Chris Jones Hypnotist Eliminated
19. Scott Heierman Comedian Eliminated
20. Selected of God Choir Gospel Choir Moved On

Week 3

Name Act Howard Heidi Marlon Mel B Howie Results
1. Triple Threat Vocal Trio Moved On
2. Honor Roll Skate Crew Rollerblade Dance Group Eliminated
3. Evoke Tap Movement Tap Dance Group Eliminated
4. The Squad Dance Group Eliminated
5. Animation Crew Dance Group Moved On
6. Oleksiy Mogylnyy Hand Balancer Eliminated
7. Johnny Shelton Singer and Guitarist Eliminated
8. Dana Daniels Magician Eliminated
9. Paul Zerdin Ventriloquist Moved On (GB)
10. Oz Pearlman Mentalist Moved On
11. Brittney Allen Singer Eliminated
12. Paul Blair Hula Hoop Artist Eliminated
13. Pretty Big Movement Dance Group Eliminated
14. Stacey Kay Singer Eliminated
15. Mountain Faith Band Bluegrass Band Moved On
16. Randy Roberts Drag Singer Eliminated
17. Vita Radionova Contortionist Moved On
18. Cailyn Mathis Dancer Eliminated
19. Haley "Bulletproof" Glass Martial Artist Eliminated
20. Benton Blount Singer and Guitarist Moved On

Week 4

Name Act Howard Heidi Piers Mel B Howie Result
1. The Gentlemen Dance Duo Moved On
2. Technicianz Dance Group Eliminated
3. Duwende A Cappella Group Eliminated
4. Leroy Patterson* Pain Junkie Eliminated
5. Derek Hughes Magician Moved On
6. Duo Vladimir Acrobat Duo Eliminated
7. Duo Volta Trapeze Duo Moved On
8. Jamie Costa Impressionist Eliminated
9. Xavier Mortimer Magician Eliminated
10. Alicia Michilli Singer Moved On
11. The Move Dance Group Eliminated
12. Semeneya Latin Dance Group Eliminated
13. Aaron Smyth Ballet Dancer Eliminated
14. Siro-A Video Projection Dance Group Moved On (GB)
15. Kacey Jones Comedy Singer and Guitarist Eliminated
16. Gary Vider Comedian Moved On
17. Kayvon Zand Singer Eliminated
18. Vox Opera Group Eliminated
19. Alex Boyé Singer Eliminated
20. Stevie Starr Regurgitator Moved On
  • Piers pressed Heidi's buzzer for Leroy Patterson

Quarterfinals

Main article: Season 10 Quarterfinals

Symbol Meaning
Standing Ovation
Buzzer
Judges' Choice Vote

Week 1

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. Siro-A Dance Group Moved On
2. Alondra Santos Mariachi Singer Moved On (JC)
3. Vita Radionova Contortionist Eliminated
4. Triple Threat Vocal Trio Eliminated
5. The Gentlemen Dance Duo Eliminated (JC)
6. Piff the Magic Dragon Magician Moved On
7. Benton Blount Singer and Guitarist Moved On
8. Craig and Micheline Dance Duo Eliminated
9. Drew Lynch Comedian Moved On
10. Showproject Gymnastics Team Eliminated
11. Paul Zerdin Ventriloquist Moved On
12. Samantha Johnson Singer Moved On (DS)


Week 2

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. DM Nation Dance Group Eliminated
2. Derek Hughes Magician Moved On
3. 3 Shades of Blue Band Moved On (JC)
4. Animation Crew Dance Group Eliminated
5. Arielle Baril Opera Singer Moved On
6. Uzeyer Novruzov Ladder Acrobat Moved On
7. Ira Singing Puppet Moved On (DS)
8. Damone Rippy Flyboarder Eliminated
9. Myq Kaplan Comedian Eliminated
10. The CraigLewis Band Vocal Duo Moved On
11. Freckled Sky Dance Duo Eliminated (JC)
12. Sharon Irving Singer Moved On


Week 3

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. Chapkis Dance Family Dance Group Eliminated
2. Metal Mulisha Fitz Army Motocross Team Eliminated (WC)
3. DADitude! Dance Group Eliminated
4. Alicia Michilli Singer Moved On
5. Gary Vider Comedian Moved On (DS)
6. Mountain Faith Band Bluegrass Band Moved On
7. Oz Pearlman Mentalist Moved On
8. Selected of God Gospel Choir Eliminated
9. The Professional Regurgitator Regurgitator Moved On
10. Benjamin Yonattan Dancer Eliminated (JC)
11. Daniella Mass Opera Singer Moved On (JC)
12. Freelusion Videomapping Act Moved On

Semifinals

Main article: Season 10 Semifinals

Symbol Meaning
Standing Ovation
Buzzer
Judges' Choice Vote

Week 1

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. Ira Singing Puppet Eliminated
2. Mountain Faith Band Bluegrass Band Eliminated
3. Metal Mulisha Fitz Army Motocross Team Eliminated
4. Samantha Johnson Singer Eliminated (JC)
5. Derek Hughes Magician Moved On
6. Drew Lynch Comedian Moved On
7. The CraigLewis Band Vocal Duo Moved On (JC)
8. Oz Pearlman Mentalist Moved On
9. Benton Blount Singer and Guitarist Moved On (DS)
10. Siro-A Dance Group Eliminated
11. Arielle Baril Opera Singer Eliminated


Week 2

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. 3 Shades of Blue Band Eliminated
2. Gary Vider Comedian Moved On (JC)
3. Alondra Santos Mariachi Singer Eliminated
4. Freelusion Videomapping Act Eliminated (JC)
5. Alicia Michilli Singer Eliminated
6. Piff the Magic Dragon Magician Moved On
7. Daniella Mass Opera Singer Eliminated
8. Uzeyer Novruzov Ladder Acrobat Moved On (DS)
9. The Professional Regurgitator Regurgitator Moved On
10. Sharon Irving Singer Eliminated
11. Paul Zerdin Ventriloquist Moved On

Finals

Main article: Season 10 Finals

All 10 remaining acts performed to win one million dollars and the headlining of a show on the Las Vegas strip.

Symbol Meaning
Standing Ovation
Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. Oz Pearlman Mentalist 3rd Place
2. Uzeyer Novruzov Ladder Acrobat Top 10
3. Benton Blount Singer and Guitarist Top 10
4. Gary Vider Comedian Top 10
5. Piff the Magic Dragon Magician Top 10
6. Paul Zerdin Ventriloquist Winner
7. The CraigLewis Band Vocal Duo 5th Place
8. Derek Hughes Magician Top 10
9. The Professional Regurgitator Regurgitator 4th Place
10. Drew Lynch Comedian 2nd Place

Notable past contestants

  • Jenna Renae, who was eliminated in week 2 of the Judges' Cuts, later tried out for the final season of American Idol in 2016. She ended up finishing in the top 24.

Trivia

  • Season 10 modified the rules of the Golden Buzzer. Instead of sending an act to the Vegas Round and ignoring the other judges' votes, the buzzer now sends an act straight to the live shows.
  • Howard Stern stepped down from the panel after the conclusion of the season.
  • Season 10 is the first season in the current format where at least one act that originally made the live shows withdrew from the competition. Five years later, this instance would followed by Season 15, specifically with Thomas Day. But unlike Silvia, he didn't perform in Judge Cuts round, skipped the Quarterfinals, and returned to the Semifinals via wildcard (though his reasoning for his withdrawal from the Quarterfinals and his return to the competition stirred up a huge controversy).
  • This was the last season that the live shows would take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York, NY.


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