See Photos of All 11 Acts Performing in ‘America's Got Talent's 2025 Premiere
America's Got Talent premieres its landmark 20th season of the hit competition series with a new judges panel consisting of executive producer Simon Cowell, fan-favorite comedian Howie Mandel, acclaimed actress Sofia Vergara, and singer/songwriter Mel B reclaiming her seat at the judges' table after a six-year absence.
Eleven acts will take the stage tonight with their eyes set on winning the $1 million prize. Tonight's performances will feature singers, danger acts, magicians, a light show, and much more. Each artist hopes their two minutes in front of the judges will change their lives.
See their photos and more in the gallery below.
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–Amadou 'lastic boy,' 20, contortionist
–Chole and Gallagher, singing parrot act
–Eric Booker, a retired subway conductor from New York City, who drinks weird stuff
–Jacquline & Wagner, aerial roller-skating duo. She's from Italy; he's from Brazil
–Jourdan Blue, 23, singer/street performer from New Orleans, LA
–Light Wire, Brazil, immersive content with light show
–Marty & Michael, comedy act from Brisbane, Australia
–Micah Palace, Connecticut, singer/songwriter – Spanish language
–Sandy Larson, 70, Knoxville, TN, knife dancer
–Team Recycled, dance crew from Berlin, Germany
–Zak Mirz, magician, Dallas, TX
America's Got Talent returns tonight at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Stream next day on Peacock.See Photos of All 11 Acts Performing in 'America's Got Talent's 2025 Premiere first appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025
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