The “America’s Got Talent” season 20 live shows are back tonight on NBC. The next set of 11 acts will be performing for the “AGT” judges — Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Melanie “Mel B” Brown — and for America’s votes for the second time this season.
Time to Vote Again, America
America gets another chance on “America’s Got Talent” season 20 tonight to vote for their favorite acts from the Top 44. Fans of the show can vote two different ways for the acts: online or via mobile app.
Voting for “America’s Got Talent” starts when the live shows begin on Tuesdays, which is at 8 p.m. ET. Voting will close at 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday mornings. Terry Crews will then share the results on Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET.
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD: THIS LIVE RECAP WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE EPISODE, SO DO NOT KEEP READING IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO READ SPOILERS.
August 26 Live Recap – Quarterfinals Week 2
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Live Golden Buzzer Reveal on ‘America’s Got Talent’
The judges are in place, and Terry Crews has entered the building. For week 2, Mel B is in charge of the Live Golden Buzzer this week.
She gets to decide who goes straight to the finals. Who will get it tonight?
EDT Dance Company
This young dance crew has been rehearsing nonstop since auditioning. They have the viewing parties at home supporting them, so here we go.
They are good dancers, but so young. There are moments when they aren’t in sync, which I like to see for a dance group. You just think of how good they could be as they get older, right? How cute are they, though?
Judges’ Feedback: Sofia said what an amazing way to open the show tonight. Simon said this was spectacular, and he has a lot of respect for all of them. Mel B said that woke her up. Your commitment and energy are on fire. Howie said they did well for a cheerleading competition, but they are going to have a problem tonight with the talent they have on “America’s Got Talent” 2025 tonight.
Mama Duke
Of all the acts tonight, this is the one I was most excited to see tonight. Her audition blew up on TikTok. I was seeing it everywhere, so I am beyond intrigued to see what she does tonight on “America’s Got Talent” season 20.
She is doing another original song tonight, one she wrote since her audition. I just love this woman. She has such a strong stage presence. She gets the audience pumped. I feel this song isn’t as catchy as the first one, but I feel she is talented.
Judges’ Feedback: Simon said he loved her audition, and this might have been better. She has “it,” and this is going to be big. Howie said what she has is authenticity, and she is such a star. Sofia said her writing is clever and she is so likable. Mel B said she loved her the first time and loves her even more now. She said Missy Elliot better watch out because she is coming right now, as she hits the Golden Buzzer for her! Mama Duke is headed straight to the finals!
Unreal Crew
This was one of Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer acts. We find out that B Unique Crew had some of their students on the team. Unreal Crew taught them everything they knew and wanted to form a dance crew with them. However, they left and formed their own. Now, Unreal Crew wants to show everyone and them what they missed out on.
The optical illusions are so fun with this group. They are so bendable and just make everything look so amazing and so creepy at the same time. The guys even included a painting of Simon on their back, so they got Simon in on the action. How can they move their necks like that?
Judges’ Feedback: Howie said he takes back everything he said last week. That was the best choreography has has seen on ‘America’s Got Talent.’ Sofia said they are so unique, and this was better than the audition. Simon said big mistake for the other guys to leave them. This was in a different league, and it was so well choreographed. Mel B said there wasn’t much difference from their first audition.
Alain Simonov
There have been three magicians to win “AGT” in the show’s history, can Alain make it four?
Mel B said she was confused during his audition. He got a very slow start to the act, and it was just boring. Mel B hit her X button pretty quickly. He had an apple and chairs floating in the air, but it was underwhelming.
Judges’ Feedback: Mel B said she believes in magic, but she didn’t believe his magic. Sofia said she preferred his audition over tonight, but there is something magical and mystical about him. Howie said he found this boring. Simon said from where we sat, that wasn’t great. Instead of wow, it was oh.
Leo High School Choir on ‘America’s Got Talent’
They are from South Side Chicago and said they got a great response from the city, like a warm hug. Their teacher is retiring, so this is the last hurrah, and they want to win “America’s Got Talent” season 20 for her.
I like this group. They just seem like good kids, and you want to root for them. They are having fun on the stage and sound good as a group. Was it the best? Maybe not, but they made me have a smile on my face the entire time.
Judges’ Feedback: Sofia said they have been one of the best things she has seen tonight. Howie said he liked this choir more than he liked cheerleaders and magic tonight. Mel B said they just lit up this entire place. Simon said the teacher can’t leave, and she’s an amazing mentor. This choir came back stronger and better.
Jonglissimo
This group of jugglers had one of their members get sick, so another guy was added a few days before their audition. Add that to some technical difficulties to start their audition, but they survived and here they are now. The other member is back, and they are looking to impress everyone tonight on “America’s Got Talent” 2025.
I like that it’s not only juggling, but a whole light show around them. This, like Light Wire last week, is the type of show and act that I would expect to see in Las Vegas. It’s cool to see and fun to watch, and I like them, as they get standing ovations from Mel B and Howie.
Judges’ Feedback: Howie said everything is so synchronized, and it would be a great room in Vegas. Mel B said they were great and it was very entertaining. Simon said he doesn’t love juggling. He’s seen it twice and is not sure if he wants to see it again. Sofia said it was super entertaining, and it’s a Vegas show.
Benjamin Hightower
He was in the military for over a decade and is now pursuing his passion for music. Benjamin is definitely a twin of singer Benson Boone. He also performed with a military a cappella group during season 12, but they were eliminated.
He switched up his song at the last minute, and then it was a rush to get the artist to approve him using it. That song was “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley, so we have all been rick-rolled tonight. I am not sure how I feel about this one. He has some good range, but some of those high notes are a struggle for him. He’s a good-looking guy, and I think that is his appeal. He breaks down in tears as the song comes to an end.
Judges’ Feedback: Mel B said it was a big risk, and he pulled it off, and she enjoyed it. Howie said he is a huge fan, but he turned this song into musical theater. He took something big and shrunk it. Sofia said he has so much star quality, and it was a great choice of song. Simon said they loved his audition, but this wasn’t as good. It was overproduced, but a lot of people are going to talk about him and he hopes America keeps him in.
Duo Stardust
This act was one of Sofia’s Golden Buzzers this season. They performed on “Britain’s Got Talent” and made it to the live shows, but then flopped. They were eliminated and now came to “AGT” to redeem themselves. For tonight, they are trying to incorporate fire into the routine, but it is not working out in rehearsals. Can they make it work for the actual performance?
This is such a cool act, as it’s like acrobats but on roller skates. It is very dangerous and intense. One part was a little slow, but intense all the way around. They couldn’t use the fire, but it worked out for them.
Judges’ Feedback: Sofia said that if she had another Golden Buzzer, she would give it to them. Howie said they are the epitome of the show must go on. Simon said they did way better, and they didn’t need the fire. This is the best act they’ve seen tonight. Mel B said they were amazing and the best act of tonight on “America’s Got Talent” season 20.
Boston Dynamic
They are dogs, but robots. They are coming back with more dogs and a better dance. Dog acts have won in the past on “AGT,” so will America love robot dogs just as much?
To be honest, I think it’s kind of cool to see. This is the type of act you need to be up close and personal to enjoy. To see the dog’s legs move in sync is awesome. However, it’s just odd, and Simon agreed, as he hit the X button for them.
Judges’ Feedback: Mel B said the choreography wasn’t as eye-catching or dynamic tonight. Simon said he was hoping they would all look like dogs for the live shows, and he is disappointed. Howie said as a germaphobe, this is his favorite animal act ever. This is amazing, and the technology. Sofia said they were better than their audition, and they make technology fun.
Alex Zinger
He auditioned during season 19 and didn’t make it through. He came back for season 20 and has made it to the live shows. I don’t know how he made it through, as the man can’t dance, but here we are.
While he has a passion, he isn’t a great dancer. He is having fun up there, I can say that. The audience seems to enjoy him, but Howie hit his X button for him.
Judges’ Feedback: Howie said that if that was under the comedy category, he would have a Golden Buzzer. Mel B said he is 54 years old, and he made it this far in the competition, so she has to give it up for him. Sofia said this is really bad, and it took a lot of time and effort to dance this badly. Simon said it was fantastically awful, but without acts like him, it would be boring, and he likes him.
Bay Melnick Virgolino
He is 10 years old and has been playing the guitar for six years. He even got to play for Def Leppard. This one is going to be even bigger tonight, he said.
He is 10 years old and plays a very good guitar. For his performance, he sings “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. He definitely rocks out that guitar, but his singing isn’t as strong. Mind you, he is 10 and doing this.
Judges’ Feedback: Sofia said what a way to close the show and he is a mini rockstar. Simon said he’s so young, but he came out with this real attitude and stage presence. He absolutely nailed it. Mel B said he is only 10 years old, and he is doing this already. Howie said this kid is amazing and he is a star.
That’s it for tonight on “America’s Got Talent” 2025. Who will you be voting for tonight? Let us know in the comments!
Want to know who was voted off for Week 2 and who moved on to the Semifinals? Find out during our live recap of the results show by clicking here!
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