Here is everything we know so far about season 17:
When does America’s Got Talent season 17 premiere in 2022?
America’s Got Talent premiered Tuesday, May 31.
What time will America’s Got Talent season 17 be on in 2022?
AGT is keeping its 8 to 10 p.m. ET/PT time slot on Tuesday nights.
Who will be competing in the America’s Got Talent season 17 finale?
The 11 acts Avery Dixon, Celia Muñoz, Chapel Hart, Kristy Sellars, The Mayyas, Metaphysic, Drake Milligan, Nicolas RIBS, Sara James, Mike E Winfield, and Yu Hojin.
Who is the host of the new season of America’s Got Talent?
Terry Crews has been the host since season 14 and is back for season 17.
Who are the judges on America’s Got Talent 2022?
Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell executive produces and serves as a judge on America’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent: The Champions and the latest addition to the franchise, America’s Got Talent: Extreme. Cowell returns for his seventh season on the NBC summer talent search series.
Howie Mandel
Howie Mandel is in his 13th season as a judge on America’s Got Talent.
Heidi Klum
The Emmy-winning host for Project Runway returns to the judges’ table for season 17, marking her ninth season as a judge.
Sofia Vergara
The Emmy-nominated actress best known for playing Gloria Pritchett-Delgado in the five-time Emmy Award-winning comedy Modern Family is sitting at the judges’ table for the third time.
What is the prize on America’s Got Talent?
The winner of season 17 will walk away with $1 million.
What does the Golden Buzzer mean on America’s Got Talent?
We all love those emotional Golden Buzzer moments when one of the judges or host Terry Crews is so moved by a performance that they press the Golden Buzzer, confetti streams down, and that act is sent directly to the live shows. Each of the judges and Terry only gets to use the Golden Buzzer one time per season and that takes place during the initial audition period. We have gotten so used to the Golden Buzzer, we forget that it wasn’t initially a part of AGT. In fact, it wasn’t introduced until season 10. But it has proven how good a judge of talent our judges and host are. Five out of the seven AGT winners since its introduction—Paul Zerdin, Grace VanderWaal, Darci Lynne, Kodi Lee and Brandon Leake—were Golden Buzzers. The exceptions are Shin Lim and Dustin Tavella.
America’s Got Talent Golden Buzzers for season 17
Terry Crews picked the first Golden Buzzer of the season when he was moved by 21-year-old Avery Dixon from Atlanta, who performed “Try a Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding on the saxophone. Terry said, “There’s no need to vote. Avery, you touched the heart of every human being in this building right now. I want to tell you, you’ve been bullied all your life, but you tell every bully that you have a big brother named Terry Crews, who has your back, and all those bullies are going to have to watch you succeed.” On week two, Howie picked 11-year-old Madison Taylor Baez from Yorba Linda, Calif., who impressed the judges with her rendition of “Amazing Grace,” which was sneakily introduced during a break in the show. “This is what you wanted, this is your dream,” Howie told Maddie. “To be on this stage, not just to watch. Everybody’s going to know your name now, young lady. Your life has just changed." On week 3, Simon selected 13-year-old Sara James from Ośno Lubuskie, for her performance of the emotional Billie Eilish song “Lovely.” “Sara, Sara, Sara, we’ve heard a lot of singers over the years, but wow!” Simon said. “This wasn’t perfect, but you have a real star glow about you. It must be such an unbelievable feeling doing this in front of an American audience because I am guessing this is where you dreamt of performing. I can remember when I came to America and that was 20 odd years ago. That was a moment I will never forget, and I want to make this a moment for you to remember forever.” Sofia was moved by the Lebanese dance troupe, Mayyas, which means, the proud walk of a lioness in Arabic, and she gave them something to be proud of with the Golden Buzzer. “There are no words to explain to you what we were feeling over here,” Sofia said immediately following the dance. “That was the most beautiful, creative dancing I have ever seen.” I would be so honored to empower you even more on this journey because you deserve it and I want to be part of this.” The final individual Golden Buzzer was given out by Heidi Klum to 27-year-old singer/songwriter Lily Meola, who performed the original song “Daydreams.” Lily’s s talent and heartbreaking story touched Heidi, so she had no choice other than to put her through straight to the Live Shows. “I’m speechless,” Heidi said. “Everything about you, you just light up. I see a light around you. Immediately, I fell in love with you. For this season, season 17, I was, ‘There’s always a lot of singers on the stage, I want to give someone else a shot.’ But I can’t help it because I really, really like you, so I’m going to do this. I’m going to push the button for you.” There was a surprise Golden Buzzer given out – a group Golden Buzzer that was won by country trio Chapel Hart for its performance of the original song “You Can Have Him Jolene.” Simon said, “If I hadn’t used my Golden Buzzer, I would give you a Golden Buzzer.” Then the audience began to chant, “Golden Buzzer,” Golden Buzzer." The judges conferred, Terry came down from the stage and, for only the second time in the history of Golden Buzzers, a group Golden Buzzer was awarded.
How to audition for America’s Got Talent season 17
What channel is America’s Got Talent on?
America’s Got Talent airs on NBC.
How to stream America’s Got Talent online
You will be able to stream episodes of America’s Got Talent the next day on NBC.com, the NBC App, Peacock and Hulu once the show begins.
How America’s Got Talent voting works
Voting begins following the auditions (which are voted on by the judges) and the Judges Cuts when the live shows begin. Voting will be via either NBC.com or the AGT App.
Who won America’s Got Talent season 16?
The winner of season 16 of America’s Got Talent was magician Dustin Tavella, who inspired viewers to vote for him with his heartwarming stories about his wife and his love for his adopted sons Xander and Sylas. And Heidi Klum agreed, telling Parade.com that he won in big part because he invited us into his life. “We got to know his wife, his two boys. He even talked about his mom and dad. I think inviting us in like that, I think that people fell in love with him. He pulled on a lot of heartstrings.” Next, Danger, Thrills and Excitement! Everything You Need to Know About America’s Got Talent: Extreme
