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Season 13

Season 13 of America's Got Talent premiered on May 29, 2018. The entire judging panel from Season 12 returned, as well as the host.

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

Judging Panel

Howie Mandel Mel B Heidi Klum Simon Cowell

Guest Judges

Ken Jeong Olivia Munn Martina McBride Chris Hardwick

Host

Tyra Banks

Episodes

Main article: Season 13 Episodes

Acts

Main article: Season 13 Acts

Auditions

Main article: Season 13 Auditions

Each act that performed in front of the judges was given 90 seconds to demonstrate their talents for the four judges. If an act received at least three "Yes" votes from the judges, they were accepted to the next round. Otherwise, they were eliminated from the competition.

Judge Cuts

Main article: Season 13 Judge Cuts

72 acts were pulled from the 100+ acts that were accepted by the judges in the Auditions. The Judge Cuts took place over four days; every day, 18 acts performed with only 7 moving on to the Quarterfinals.

Joining the main judging panel were four guest judges. While each regular judge was given a normal buzzer, each guest had only a Golden Buzzer which he or she could press to send an act to the live shows without further deliberation as one of the 7 acts.

Two acts were eliminated in the Judge Cuts but later brought back to the competition in the Quarterfinals.

Symbol Meaning
Standing Ovation
Buzzer
Golden Buzzer

Week 1

Name Act Howie Mel B Ken Heidi Simon Result
1. Junior New System Dance Group Moved On
2. Harold & Regan Dance Duo Eliminated
3. Us the Duo Band Moved On
4. Kevin Blake Magician Eliminated
5. Mochi Diabolo Juggler Moved On
6. Lilly Wilker Animal Impressionist Eliminated
7. Oscar and Pam Singing Dog and Pianist Eliminated
8. Daniel Emmet Opera Singer Eliminated (WC)
9. Voices of Hope Children's Choir Choir Moved On (GB)
10. Aaron Crow Danger Act Moved On
11. Carmen Lynch Comedian Eliminated
12. Christina Wells Singer Moved On
13. Patches Rapper Eliminated
14. Andrew Johnston Singer Eliminated
15. Celina and Filiberto Dance Duo Eliminated
16. Trinh Tra My Aerialist Eliminated
17. Jack Tenney Trampolinist Eliminated
18. Duo Transcend Trapeze Duo Moved On

Week 2

Name Act Howie Mel B Olivia Heidi Simon Result
1. Human Fountains Novelty Act Eliminated (WC)
2. Shin Lim Magician Moved On
3. The Melisizwe Brothers Band Eliminated
4. Macey Mac Singer and Guitarist Eliminated
5. Sophie Fatu Singer Eliminated
6. Reyes del Swing Salsa Dance Group Eliminated
7. The Future Kingz Dance Group Moved On
8. Lioz Shem Tov Comedy Mentalist Eliminated
9. Angel City Chorale Choir Moved On (GB)
10. Shannon and Reckon Dog Act Eliminated
11. EXISDANCE Multimedia Act Eliminated
12. Hans Singer/Dancer/Accordionist Moved On
13. Vivien Vajda Jump Roper Eliminated
14. Rob Lake Magician Moved On
15. Leah Mathies Singer and Guitarist Eliminated
16. Hunter Price Singer and Guitarist Eliminated
17. Joseph O'Brien Singer and Pianist Moved On
18. Vicki Barbolak Comedian Moved On

Week 3

Name Act Howie Mel B Martina Heidi Simon Result
1. The Savitsky Cats Cat Act Moved On
2. Blue Tokyo Dance Group Eliminated
3. OC Music and Dance Orchestra Eliminated
4. The PAC Dance Team Dance Group Moved On
5. Angel Garcia Singer Eliminated
6. Jeffrey Li Singer Eliminated
7. Ms. Trysh Singer Eliminated
8. Kazi Singer Eliminated
9. Bone Hampton Comedian Eliminated
10. Quin and Misha Ballroom Duo Moved On (GB)
11. Noah Guthrie Singer and Guitarist Moved On
12. Jules and Jerome Teeterboard Duo Eliminated
13. Fratelli Rossi Acrobat Duo Eliminated
14. Bensax International Saxophonist Eliminated
15. Oliver Graves Comedian Eliminated
16. UDI Blacklight Dance Group Moved On
17. We Three Band Moved On
18. The Sacred Riana Magician Moved On

Week 4

Name Act Howie Mel B Chris Heidi Simon Result
1. Brian King Joseph Electric Violinist Moved On
2. Yumbo Dump Comedy Duo Moved On
3. Academy of Villains Dance Group Eliminated
4. Da RepubliK Dance Group Moved On
5. Berlin Singer and Pianist Eliminated
6. Sergey and Sasha Acrobat Duo Eliminated
7. Flau'jae Rapper Moved On (GB)
8. Elijah Holt Acrobat Eliminated
9. Sixto and Lucia Quick Change Duo Eliminated
10. Brody Ray Singer and Guitarist Eliminated
11. Ronnie Lamarque Singer Eliminated
12. Glennis Grace Singer Moved On
13. Diabolowalker Diabolo Group Eliminated
14. Troy James Contortionist Eliminated
15. Street Drum Corps Percussion Group Eliminated
16. NUNNABOVE Band Eliminated
17. Lord Nil Escape Artist Moved On
18. Samuel J. Comroe Comedian Moved On


Quarterfinals

Main article: Season 13 Quarterfinals

From the 36 Quarterfinalists, 12 acts performed each week over three weeks. Each week, 7 acts moved onto the Semifinals

The contestants that came in sixth, seventh, and eighth place in America's Vote fought for votes online in the Dunkin' Save. The act who received the most votes earned a spot in the Semifinals. The judges voted between the two remaining acts the last spot of the week in the Semifinals in the Judges' Choice.

One act was eliminated in the Quarterfinals but later brought back to the competition in the Semifinals.

Symbol Meaning
Standing Ovation
Buzzer
Judges' Choice Vote

Week 1

Name Act Howie Mel B Heidi Simon Result
1. Mochi Diabolo Juggler Eliminated (JC)
2. Human Fountains Novelty Act Eliminated
3. Angel City Chorale Choir Moved On (DS)
4. The PAC Dance Team Dance Group Eliminated
5. Amanda Mena Singer Moved On
6. Junior New System Dance Group Moved On (JC)
7. We Three Band Moved On
8. Lord Nil Escape Artist Eliminated
9. Flau'jae Rapper Eliminated
10. Shin Lim Magician Moved On
11. Vicki Barbolak Comedian Moved On
12. Courtney Hadwin Singer and Dancer Moved On


Week 2

Name Act Howie Mel B Heidi Simon Result
1. Makayla Phillips Singer Moved On (DS)
2. Da RepubliK Dance Group Moved On (JC)
3. Noah Guthrie Singer and Guitarist Moved On
4. Yumbo Dump Comedy Duo Eliminated
5. Samuel J. Comroe Comedian Moved On
6. Voices of Hope Children's Choir Choir Moved On
7. The Savitsky Cats Cat Act Eliminated
8. Glennis Grace Singer Moved On
9. The Sacred Riana Magician Eliminated
10. Quin and Misha Ballroom Duo Eliminated
11. Front Pictures Multimedia Act Eliminated (JC/WC)
12. Duo Transcend Trapeze Duo Moved On

Week 3

Name Act Howie Mel B Heidi Simon Result
1. The Future Kingz Dance Group Eliminated (JC)
2. Us the Duo Band Moved On
3. Daniel Emmet Opera Singer Moved On (DS)
4. Brian King Joseph Electric Violinist Moved On
5. Aaron Crow Danger Act Moved On (JC)
6. Joseph O'Brien Singer and Pianist Eliminated
7. Hans Singer/Dancer/Accordionist Eliminated
8. UDI Blacklight Dance Group Eliminated
9. Christina Wells Singer Moved On
10. Zurcaroh Acrobatic Group Moved On
11. Rob Lake Magician Eliminated
12. Michael Ketterer Singer Moved On

Semifinals

Main article: Season 13 Semifinals

From the 22 Semifinalists, 11 acts performed each week over two weeks. Each week, 5 acts moved onto the Finals.

The contestants that came in fourth, fifth, and sixth place in America's Vote fought for votes online in the Dunkin' Save. The act who received the most votes earned a spot in the Finals. The judges voted between the two remaining acts the last spot of the week in the Finals in the Judges' Choice.

Symbol Meaning
Standing Ovation
Buzzer
Judges' Choice Vote

Week 1

Name Act Howie Mel B Heidi Simon Result
1. Amanda Mena Singer Eliminated
2. Junior New System Dance Group Eliminated
3. Us the Duo Band Eliminated
4. Voices of Hope Children's Choir Choir Eliminated (JC)
5. Shin Lim Magician Moved On
6. Makayla Phillips Singer Eliminated
7. Front Pictures Multimedia Act Eliminated
8. Duo Transcend Trapeze Duo Moved On (JC)
9. Samuel J. Comroe Comedian Moved On (DS)
10. Michael Ketterer Singer Moved On
11. Zurcaroh Acrobatic Group Moved On


Week 2

Name Act Howie Mel B Heidi Simon Result
1. Christina Wells Singer Eliminated
2. Da RepubliK Dance Group Eliminated
3. Noah Guthrie Singer and Guitarist Eliminated
4. Daniel Emmet Opera Singer Moved On (JC)
5. Angel City Chorale Choir Eliminated
6. Aaron Crow Danger Act Eliminated
7. Vicki Barbolak Comedian Moved On
8. We Three Band Eliminated (JC)
9. Glennis Grace Singer Moved On (DS)
10. Brian King Joseph Electric Violinist Moved On
11. Courtney Hadwin Singer and Dancer Moved On

Finals

Main article: Season 13 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 Howie Mel B Heidi Simon Result
1. Brian King Joseph Electric Violinist 3rd Place
2. Daniel Emmet Opera Singer Top 10
3. Vicki Barbolak Comedian Top 10
4. Glennis Grace Singer Top 10
5. Zurcaroh Acrobatic Group 2nd Place
6. Samuel J. Comroe Comedian 4th Place
7. Courtney Hadwin Singer and Dancer Top 10
8. Shin Lim Magician Winner
9. Duo Transcend Trapeze Duo Top 10
10. Michael Ketterer Singer 5th Place


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