The AGT Season 21 Finale is here, and the Top 10 acts returned to the stage Tuesday night for one final performance before America decides who takes home the $1 million prize.
With Simon Cowell still recovering from surgery, Britain’s Got Talent judge KSI once again joined Howie Mandel, Mel B and Sofia Vergara at the judges’ desk.
The AGT Season 21 finalists include four acts who reached the finale through Live Golden Buzzers and six others who advanced through America’s vote. With everything on the line, the AGT finale performances gave each act one last opportunity to make its case to viewers at home.
Here is how the AGT Season 21 Finale played out.
AGT Top 10: Royal Lasers kick off the finals
Royal Lasers entered the finale with some big news. The group had been invited by AGT veterans Light Balance to open for them during their Las Vegas show.
They used that momentum for a space cowboy-themed routine set to “Everybody” and “One More Time.”
Howie Mandel praised the amount of work that goes into what they do, while Sofia Vergara once again pointed to just how entertaining the group has been throughout the season. KSI also made it clear he was a fan of what they delivered.
Come Here brings precision back to the stage
Korean dance group Come Here knew just how much was riding on its final performance after traveling around the world for a chance to compete on America’s Got Talent.
For the finale, the group performed to “Look What You Made Me Do,” once again putting its synchronization front and center.
Sofia Vergara was amazed by how tightly the dancers moved together and even suggested they looked ready for a stage as big as the Super Bowl. Mel B praised their creativity, while KSI enjoyed the performance. Howie Mandel still considered them his favorite human act, although he preferred their audition.
AGT Season 21 Finale gives Lai Noelle her biggest test
At just 14 years old, Lai Noelle entered the AGT Season 21 Finale after receiving two Golden Buzzers during the competition.
Her biggest test came Tuesday because this was the first time her fate would be completely in the hands of America’s voters.
For her final song, Lai performed the Bruno Mars ballad “Risk It All.”
Mel B compared the young singer’s talent to Whitney Houston, while KSI was surprised by the power of her voice. Howie Mandel praised her extraordinary ability but encouraged her to loosen up and enjoy herself more onstage.
Veronika Goroshkova raises the danger
Before taking the stage, Veronika Goroshkova received an emotional surprise when her mother, who she believed was watching from Ukraine, appeared during rehearsal.
Then it was back to business.
Veronika returned high above the judges for another aerial performance on a spinning pole before bringing the act down to the stage for a dramatic death drop surrounded by fire.
Sofia Vergara said Veronika continues to improve while making the act increasingly dangerous. Howie Mandel praised her athleticism and strength, while Mel B believed she had given everything she had for the finals.
Acro Canine Crew overcomes a setback
Things did not go exactly as planned for Acro Canine Crew heading into the finals.
Their main trainer was unable to participate, forcing the group to make last-minute changes to the routine.
They pushed through it with an upbeat ’80s-themed performance.
The judges responded warmly, with Howie Mandel saying what they presented felt more like an entire dog show than simply a dog act. Mel B praised the fun and choreography, while Sofia Vergara admitted she was sad this was the last time the group would perform on the show this season.
Hundred Fingers goes for the million
The dream behind Hundred Fingers originally began with one member hoping to become a solo magician before ultimately turning into something much larger.
Their final performance once again earned an enormous response from Howie Mandel, who had already given the group two Golden Buzzers during the season.
Howie was so enthusiastic that he said he would be willing to put his own money behind a Las Vegas production for them if they did not win the competition.
Mel B noticed a few moments where the act was not perfectly synchronized, although Howie clearly did not agree with the criticism. KSI and Sofia Vergara were both impressed by what the group delivered.
Nene Royal rocks the AGT finale
Nene Royal never expected the guitar to become such a major part of her life.
She originally wanted to join a computer science club, but after ending up in a music club instead, the guitar was the only instrument available.
That unexpected beginning ultimately led her from Thailand all the way to the AGT Season 21 Finale.
KSI, seeing her perform for the first time, quickly became a fan. Mel B praised Nene’s unusual stage presence, Sofia Vergara celebrated how different she is from anyone else in the competition, and Howie Mandel made a direct appeal for America to vote for her.
Olivia Befus brings the dogs to the toy store
Olivia Befus and her dogs were one of the surprise acts to emerge from the semifinals, but the young trainer had one more chance to show America what they could do.
Their final routine turned the stage into a toy store as Olivia and the dogs performed to “Break Free.”
Sofia Vergara believed Olivia had continued improving throughout the competition, although she also noticed some nerves during the performance. Mel B focused on how much Olivia had enjoyed the experience, while KSI said she would continue learning and growing with more experience.
Geno Ploeger gets a surprise from Mat Franco
Young magician Geno Ploeger has long looked up to AGT champion Mat Franco, so having Franco visit him before the finals made the moment even more special.
For his final routine, Geno connected memorable moments from the judges’ lives to a series of card tricks built around the idea of legacy.
The judges agreed that Geno had continued improving throughout the season, while Howie Mandel singled out the joy and enthusiasm he brings whenever he steps onto the stage.
Unitree closes out the AGT finale performances
Unitree has continued expanding what its robot dancers can do throughout the competition, and the finale gave the team its biggest stage yet.
Their final performance mixed modern and traditional Chinese dance while incorporating more human performers into the production.
Sofia Vergara admitted the robots had become so convincing that she sometimes forgot she was watching machines.
Mel B, however, preferred seeing the robots themselves and felt that covering them in costumes took away some of what originally made the act so fascinating. Howie Mandel disagreed and felt the concept still worked.
AGT finale recap: Now America decides the winner
That was it for the AGT Season 21 Finale performances.
All 10 acts have now done everything they can, and the decision belongs to America. After a season filled with Golden Buzzers, surprises and memorable performances, only one question remains.
Who will become the AGT Season 21 winner?
One of the AGT Top 10 will be named the latest America’s Got Talent champion Wednesday night and walk away with the $1 million prize.
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