After its landmark 20th season, America’s Got Talent will be back for Season 21 this summer. The NBC variety show, as always, will feature some of the most unique acts to ever take the AGTstage vying for the chance to win $1 million and judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B and Sofia Vergara will be on hand to decide who makes it through to the live shows and America’s vote.
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Here’s everything we know so far about America’s Got Talent Season 21.
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When is the release date for Season 21 of America’s Got Talent?
America’s Got Talent Season 20 premiered on Tuesday, May 27, so Season 21 will most likely begin at the end of May 2026.
What time does America’s Got Talent Season 21 air?
Expect America’s Got Talent Season 21 to air in its usual Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT timeslot on NBC.
Is there a trailer for America’s Got Talent Season 21?
Auditions for Season 21 are underway, but it’s too soon to have any footage to make a trailer. Check back. As soon as it’s released, we will post it.
Who is the host of America’s Got Talent Season 21?
Terry Crews
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Terry Crews, who has been the host since Season 14, has joked that he would do this job for free, so we can definitely expect him back for Season 21.
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Who are the judges on America’s Got Talent Season 21?
Simon Cowell
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Simon Cowell executive produces and serves as a judge on America’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League, America’s Got Talent: The Champions, America’s Got Talent: Extreme, and America’s Got Talent: All-Stars. Cowell returns for his 11th season as a judge on the NBC summer talent search series.
Howie Mandel
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Howie Mandel is in his 17th season as a judge on America’s Got Talent. He has also sat on the judging panel for the franchise spinoffs America’s Got Talent: The Champions, America’s Got Talent: All-Stars, America’s Got Talent: Extreme and America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League.
Sofia Vergara
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The Emmy-nominated actress best known for playing Gloria Pritchett-Delgado in the five-time Emmy Award-winning comedy Modern Family and Griselda Blanco in Griselda is sitting at the judges’ table for the seventh time.
Mel B
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Mel B, who hosted America’s Got Talent Seasons 8-13 and the one season of AGT: Fantasy League, reclaimed her seat at the judges table in Season 20 and is looking to be back for Season 21.
What is the prize on America’s Got Talent?
The winner of Season 21 will walk away with $1 million.
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What does the Golden Buzzer mean on America’s Got Talent?
We all love those emotional Golden Buzzer moments when one of the judges or host Terry Crews is so moved by a performance that they press the Golden Buzzer, confetti streams down, and that act is sent directly to the Live shows. The awarding of the Golden Buzzer by the judges and Terry takes place during the initial audition period.
We have gotten so used to the Golden Buzzer, we forget that it wasn’t initially a part of AGT. In fact, it wasn’t introduced until season 10. But it has proven how good a judge of talent our judges and host are. Eight out of the 11 AGT winners since its introduction—Paul Zerdin, Grace VanderWaal, Darci Lynne, Kodi Lee, Brandon Leake, The Mayyas, Richard Goodall and Jessica Sanchez —were Golden Buzzers. The exceptions are Shin Lim, Dustin Tavella and Adrian Stoica & Hurricane.
Who won America’s Got Talent Season 20?
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The winner was 30-year-old Jessica Sanchez from Houston, Texas, who returned to the show for Season 20 after having competed in the first season when she was a child. On Season 1 in 2012, Jessica finished runner-up.
“It’s just so overwhelming,” Jessica told Parade on the red carpet after her win. “Not only is this amazing moment happening, but I’m really close in my pregnancy of becoming a mother.”
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How to audition for America’s Got Talent Season 21
Auditions for the 21st season of America’s Got Talent are currently underway. You can upload your video audition for Season 21. If you’re under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must submit an audition on your behalf. You can also sign up for Audition Alerts on the AGT Auditions website. They will keep you up to date on when any additional virtual open calls are scheduled. You can find out more about virtual and in-person auditions for future seasons at AGTauditions.com.
Where does America’s Got Talent take place?
America’s Got Talent films its auditions and does its live shows from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101-2308
How to get tickets for America’s Got Talent Season 21
It’s too soon , but closer to filming, fans will be able to register for tickets for the upcoming season of AGT in Pasadena, CA at on-camera-audiences.com. Tickets are free.
What channel is America’s Got Talent on?
America’s Got Talent airs on NBC.
How to stream America’s Got Talent online
You will be able to stream episodes of America’s Got Talent the next day on NBC.com, the NBC App, and Peacock. Season 20 is currently available on Peacock.
How America’s Got Talent voting works
Voting begins following the auditions (which are voted on by the judges) and the Judges Cuts when the live shows begin. Voting will be via either NBC.com or the AGT App.
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