Richard Goodall has just one more performance standing between him and winning “America’s Got Talent.”
Goodall advanced through the semifinals with an electrifying performance of Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger,” building on an already impressive season that’s seen him become a serious contender.
Judge Heidi Klum, whose Golden Buzzer advanced Goodall from the audition stage to the quarterfinals, seemed thrilled with the results of the semifinal vote: “Richard, you deserve this so much,” she said. “I am so, so proud of you — and America got it right.”
Will Goodall — and voters — continue to make Klum proud? Here’s what you need to know to watch the finale and vote for the winner of “America’s Got Talent.”
When is the AGT finale?
The final performances of Season 19 will take place Sept. 17, with the results airing Sept. 24.
Which America’s Got Talent acts advanced to the finals?
Six acts advanced to the finals from the Sept. 11 semifinals show, and four received Live Show Golden Buzzers that advanced them directly to the finals. Here are the finalists for Season 19, with the Golden Buzzer recipients noted with an asterisk.
- Roni Sagi & Rhythm (dancer and dancing dog)
- Sky Elements (aerial drones)
- Learnmore Jonasi (stand-up comedian)
- Solange Kardinaly (quick-change magician)
- Brent Street (dance group)
- Richard Goodall (singer)
- Hakuna Matata Acrobats* (acrobatics group)
- AIRFOOTWORKS* (dance group)
- Dee Dee Simon* (singer)
- Sebastian and Sonia* (aerialists)
What did AGT judges say about Richard Goodall?
Goodall got nothing but rave reviews from the judges in the show’s semifinal round. Klum was blown away by Goodall’s “epic performance” – to the point that she continued yelling “How pumped are you?!” at her fellow judges as they offered their feedback.
Judge Simon Cowell referenced the iconic film franchise with which the song is now synonymous, comparing Goodall’s performance with the titular character’s triumphant moment.
“You’ve chosen a real underdog song, and you’re an underdog in a way – but in a really positive way,” Cowell said. “It was like you just got to the top of the stairs.”
“You have the biggest heart in this whole competition,” judge Howie Mandel said. “You feel the love, and we love you.”
How do I vote on America’s Got Talent?
Unlike the previous rounds, the final round gives fans a full week to vote for their favorite acts. Viewers can vote at nbc.com/agtvote or via the AGT app, available through Google Play and the App Store.
How many times can I vote on America’s Got Talent?
Viewers can vote up to 10 times per method, per voting period.
