Week 2 of the live shows on “America’s Got Talent” 2026 is tonight on NBC. The second set of 11 acts will be performing for the “AGT” judges (minus Simon Cowell) — Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Sofia Vergara — and for America’s votes. Watch the Quarterfinals Week 2 performances with us tonight with our “America’s Got Talent” Season 21 live recap below.
Voting Time Again, America
We are back with another week of live performances, as the Quarterfinals on “America’s Got Talent” Season 21 continue tonight. America will get another chance to vote for their favorite acts from the Top 44. Fans of the show can vote three different ways for the acts: online, via the mobile app, and via TikTok, which is new for Season 21.
Voting for “America’s Got Talent” 2026 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.
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August 25 Live Recap – Quarterfinals Week 2
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Quarterfinals Week 2 Begins
We are back with another week of performances. We have 11 new acts taking the stage tonight. Terry Crews is here. He introduces the judges, with Simon, of course, missing. It looks like no one will replace him, so just three judges for now. For the Golden Buzzer tonight, Mel B will be in control!
LaRussell
He is a rapper who’s been trying it for years. He built a backyard concert venue for the kids. It’s all about bringing the community together. LaRussell said this is a golden opportunity to change their lives. I love the energy of this one. It’s all about having fun and getting the audience involved. They put on quite a show.
Judges’ Feedback: Mel B said she loves what they stand for. She could feel the energy bouncing off the stage, but it did feel chaotic. A lot going on up there. Sofia said she loves it’s all about his charisma and energy and what he’s done for his community. She loved it. Howie said it was good; it was entertaining. I don’t know if it’s at the level of Season 21.
Veronika Goroshkova
She was one of Sofia’s Golden Buzzers from the auditions. Veronika left Ukraine to follow this dream. She was very close to her mother, so she misses her. Veronika wants to go bigger for this performance. It’s cool how she is right up close with the judges during this performance. The way she does all these tricks is amazing, and with no safety equipment. She adds a bigger pole. She climbed to the top of it, put on a blindfold, and then just slipped down to the bottom without seeing it.
Judges’ Feedback: Sofia said there is no one like her. She makes it seem so effortless and easy. Howie said you’re amazing. We’ve seen aerialists a lot, but not as graceful as you. Mel B said graceful, brilliant, and without any safety net. That was phenomenal.
Bety on ‘America’s Got Talent’
When she was 10, she told her mother she wanted to celebrate her 18th birthday in America. Bety turned 18 this week, so it worked. She has such a deep, raspy voice when singing. It always shocks me. I like the tone of her voice, but it seemed like the production of the song drowned her out on this one.
Judges’ Feedback: Mel B said she is a massive fan of hers, and her voice is like velvet. She feels she played it a little safe tonight. Sofia said she looks like a big star on that stage already. She has so much soul when she is singing. Howie said she is one of the best singers they have this season. That song doesn’t have a ton of range, but she has a ton of range.
Come Here
They arrived at “America’s Got Talent” 2026 without their choreographer. She had another gig in Korea, so 36 hours before show time, she was gone. She arrived with 12 hours to prepare. They are trying new things, so the pressure is on. I love them! A lack of practice? Couldn’t tell! They are in sync, and they are so quick with their movements. This is so fun to watch.
Judges’ Feedback: Howie said what a unique blend of contemporary and ballet. Very original choreography. Sofia said it was amazing; it was perfection. They are a unit. It’s mesmerizing. Mel B said that was absolutely incredible. They did pull it off. The choreographer did an amazing job.
