The Semifinals of Season 15 of America's Got Talent aired from September 9, 2020 to September 16, 2020. A total of 22 acts performed. 10 acts proceeded to the Finals, and 12 acts were eliminated.
- Italics indicate that the act was either chosen to move on or eliminated in the Judges' Choice, which means they finished in either 5th or 6th in America's Vote.
Process
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 fight 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 for the last spot of the week in the Finals.
Week 1
Main article: Episode 1517 and Episode 1518
Moved On:
- 3. Broken Roots, Vocal Duo
- 6. Alan Silva, Aerialist (Dunkin' Save)
- 8. Brandon Leake, Poet
- 10. Archie Williams, Singer
- 11. Roberta Battaglia, Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. Double Dragon, Vocal Duo
- 2. Dance Town Family, Dance Group
- 4. Spyros Bros, Diabolo Duo
- 5. Thomas Day, Singer
- 7. Shaquira McGrath, Singer
- 9. Malik DOPE, Drummer
Week 2
Main article: Episode 1519 and Episode 1520
Moved On:
- 2. Kenadi Dodds, Singer (Dunkin' Save)
- 4. Bello Sisters, Acrobat Trio
- 7. Cristina Rae, Singer
- 8. BAD Salsa, Salsa Duo
- 11. Daneliya Tuleshova, Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. W.A.F.F.L.E. Crew, Dance Group
- 3. Max Major, Magician
- 5. Celina, Singer
- 6. Jonathan Goodwin, Daredevil
- 9. Voices of Our City Choir, Choir
- 10. Brett Loudermilk, Sword Swallower
Trivia
- This is the first semifinal round since Season 5 to not feature any comedians.
- This is the first semifinal round that all golden buzzers reached the semifinals.
- This is the first semifinal round since Season 12 to have no buzzes.
- Week 2 featured a top 3 made up of all female acts (Cristina Rae, Daneliya Tuleshova and Bello Sisters).
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