America’s Got Talent Recap for 8/19/2026
This is the first week of the live results shows on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Terry Crews hosts, while Sofia Vergara, Mel B, Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel judge.
After a performance from NCT 127 and a recap of last night, Sofia talks about the devastating earthquake in Colombia and shares ways people can help.
Trisha Paytas also offers commentary on last night’s show, showing behind the scenes moments.
Results time!
Olivia Befus vs. James and Marina: Olivia moves on, James and Marina go home.
CommUNITY ATL vs. Luke Taleno: Luke moves on, CommUNITY goes home.
Royal Lasers vs. Ashford Sanders: Royal Lasers moves on, Ashford goes home.
Brook Lynn vs. Cris Sosa: Cris moves on, Brook Lynn goes home.
Jesse White Tumbling Team vs. Sando: Jesse White Tumbling Team moves on, Sando goes home.
Now the acts that made it to the top five will go down to the top three.
Olivia, Royal Lasers and Luke all move on!
More next week, stay tuned!
Remaining 44 acts:
- Pink Beard—singer-songwriter
- Geno Plaeger—Magician
- Unitree—Dancing robots
- Brad and Tracey—Sword swallowing/danger act
- Cesar Dias—Singer-comedian
- Young and Strange—Magicians
- Come Here—Dance troupe
- Holland and Sienna—Aerial duo
- Herwan—Aerial act
- Jesse Joe—Country band
- Tyrone and Margo—Danger act
- Guy Kelton Jones—Spoken word singer
- Cameron Logsdon—Comedy act
- LaRussell—Singing group
- Nyjah and Zyah—Boy band duo
- Akira—Novelty act
- Travis Garland—Singer
- Patrox—Dancer
- Elsie—Singer
- Butter and Grit—Country duo
- Bety—Singer
- Nene Royal—Singer
- Daniel Alvarez—Comedian
- Bird and Byron—Singing duo
- Kameron Marshall—Magician
- Maria–Contortionist
Remaining Golden Buzzers:
Lai Noelle – Singer (Simon Cowell)
Acro Canine Crew – Dog act (Terry Crews)
Lara D – Singer (Sofia Vergara)
Isaac Atkins – Singer (Mel B)
Rubén Roldán Bustos – Parkour performer (Simon Cowell)
Veronika Goroshkova – Aerial act (Sofia Vergara)
Mackenzie Sol – Singer (Mel B.)
Live shows part 2 next week, stay tuned.
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