‘AGT’ Finale: Who’s Performing on the Final Episode? Everything to Know
The finale of America’s Got Talent Season 21 is here. The Top 10 finalists performed during part one on September 22, and a winner will be revealed during the results show.
Ahead of the big night, NBC announced some performers and guests who will also be taking the stage. Plus, the finalists will return for encore performances.
Below, we rounded up everything to know about the Season 21 finale, including who will be performing and more. As previously reported, Simon Cowell will not be in attendance amid his recent absence while recovering from back surgery.
When is the AGT 2026 finale?
Nigh 2 of the America’s Got Talent finale is on September 23. Viewer votes have been counted and host Terry Crews will reveal the winner at the end of the night.
The finale results show will also consist of other performances and a look back at the season. Eliminations will be revealed throughout the night before the winner is named.
What time is the AGT 2026 finale?
The America’s Got Talent finale will begin at 9/8c and run for two hours until 11/10c. This is a departure from the time the show normally airs at 8/7c.
The reason for the schedule change? The Voice Season 30 is airing an additional one-hour episode during its premiere week on September 23 in the 8/7c slot.
Who are the AGT Season 21 finalists?
There are 10 finalists on Season 21 of America’s Got Talent. Four of them made it to the Finals by getting the Live Golden Buzzers during the Quarterfinals, allowing them to skip the Semifinals and automatically make it to the finale.
The Live Golden Buzzer winners were Unitree (robotics dance group), Hundred Fingers (magician group), Lai Noelle (singer), and Nene Royal (singer).
They are joined by the six acts who received the most votes during the Semifinals: Olivia Befus (dog performer), Veronika Goroshkova (aerialist), Acro Canine Dance Crew (dance group with dogs), Come Here (dance group), Royal Lasers (dance group and light show), Geno Ploeger (magician).
Who is performing during the AGT 2026 finale?
The performers and guests who will be part of the finale are Linkin Park, Trisha Paytas, Josh Groban, Lele Pons, Taylen Biggs, REI AMI, Jessica Sanchez, Mat Franco, Steve Aoki, and Chloe Flower.
Plus, KSI will be back as a fill-in judge for Cowell. He also sat at the judges’ table on September 22.
America’s Got Talent, Season 21 Finale, Wednesday, September 23, 9/8c, NBC
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