We are moving into the third week of auditions on “America’s Got Talent” Season 21 tonight on NBC. The Week 3 acts take the stage for the “AGT” judges — Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Sofia Vergara. Another busy night of performances, as we find out which acts will move on to the next round and which acts will be sent home. Find out with us during our “AGT” 2026 live recap.
Auditions Continue on ‘AGT’ Tonight
We have made it through two weeks of auditions, after more acts took the stage during Week 2 last week. It’s time to see even more acts take the stage on “America’s Got Talent” tonight. We will also get a chance to see which acts might get a Golden Buzzer from the judges.
Time will tell, but NBC gave a sneak peek of Béty Dumitru. Can Béty get one of the judges to hit that Golden Buzzer for her on “AGT” season 21? We find out tonight, so follow along with our live recap below!
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June 16 Live Recap – Week 3 Auditions
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Sprice Machines
They are professional chain reaction builders. They have a lot of stuff going on on that stage. The guys said they have been working on this setup for a week now. Terry Crews volunteered to be a part of the machine. Terry was on a swing to get it started, but this was a long contraption, and they definitely made it all the way through. It was fun to watch and in
Judges’ Reaction: Sofia said she could tell that it was so much work for them. Simon said that it was amazing. It was brilliant and clever. Mel B said she wanted commentary to follow along. Howie asked if they brought another one because he wanted to see it again.
Results: Mel B was a no, but the other judges were a yes, and they are moving on to the next round!
Come Here
There are 23 members in this group from South Korea. They are a dance group, and they do some funky stuff with their hands. They flutter them so fast, it looks cool. Come Here is doing some amazing things and in sync. They are quick, fast, and fun to watch.
Judges’ Reactions: Mel B said it was fantastic. Howie said that was amazing. Sofia said they filled the whole stage with their energy. It was spectacular. Simon said they are really, really talented. This is an example of if you want to be good, you have to put the work into it.
Results: It’s four yes votes, so they are moving on to the next round on “America’s Got Talent” 2026.
Ryan Inzero
He does marketing for his family’s business, but winning “AGT” would allow him to perform full-time. He then brings out a “party time” sign and starts spinning it crazily.
Judges’ Reactions: Mel B said it was nuts, and she really liked it. Simon said it was New Year’s Eve, and someone was drunk. Howie said it was fun, but a no from him. Mel B was a yes, but the other judges were also a no.
Infinite Spin
They said they are full-time workers, but they come together to let their passions shine. The girls head backstage for a quick costume change. They come out wearing metal cones on their chest, which they proceed to light on fire. They do some dancing and shoot the flames higher. It’s just ridiculous, as Mel B hits her “X” button.
Judges’ Reaction: Simon said it made him laugh. Mel B said she wouldn’t have minded it if the choreography was more slick, so she’s a no. Howie said it was surprising and fun, but a no. Simon said it’s a work in progress, and we’ll see them in the future.
Lygia Way
She does some hula hooping and other random things. The judges said everything she did was hard, but she wasn’t great at them. So, she is a no.
Young & Strange
They have been performing together for 15 years, but it’s all been leading towards this. They want to follow in the footsteps of some of the magicians who have come before them. The guys said they’ve taken every gig they possibly could, but their goal is to get a Vegas show. Young & Strange said they are grand illusionists. The guys head to the judges’ table and have the judges move down. They then place a big cardboard box on the table, which one of the guys gets inside. The other then stabs wooden arrows through the box, with the other guy supposedly still inside!
He then proceeds to put so many arrows through the box. In the sides, the top. They are all over, but when done, the guy inside the box waves a white flag from inside the box. Then he pops out with champagne!
Judges’ Reaction: Sofia said she loved it. They are so funny, and that was magic. Mel B said she believes in magic, but that was crazy magic. Howie said he believes in magic and comedy. He could imagine paying big money for them in Vegas. Simon said he’s not jumping out of the chair for them.
Results: Three yes votes from Howie, Mel B, and Sofia, so they are through to the next round on “America’s Got Talent” 2026.
Eric Haines
He is a one-man band, comedian, and juggler. It doesn’t take long for the judges to be annoyed, so they quickly hit their “X” buttons for him.
Isaac Atkins
He is a sergeant in the U.S. Army. Isaac is currently on leave, as he took a few days off to come to “AGT” Season 21. He says he sings in his car and started posting on TikTok about a year ago. He is an attractive guy and seems super likable. His voice is decent, but I am not blown away. He seems to just be screaming at times.
Judges’ Reactions: Mel B said you can sing. Sofia said what a sexy voice you have. Mel B said before anyone else does this, she’s going to do it, and she hits the Golden Buzzer for him. She tells him she had to do it, and that voice. He has heart and tells him to enjoy the moment on “America’s Got Talent” 2026.
Cris Sosa
Cris said he really wants to win this whole thing, as he hopes his landlord sees this. He’s still waiting on his rent, so wants him to know it’s coming. Cris has always loved comedy. He’s gotten fired from every job, so he feels the stage is the only place he can be. He was good, and he was funny. Very entertaining and keeps you interested in what he’s going to say next, and was active on the stage.
Judges’ Reaction: Simon said he’s seriously funny. Every part of that routine was funny. Sofia said she had a feeling he would be great, but didn’t think he’d be that great. Mel B said her cheeks are killing her from laughing and gave her that proper belly laugh. Howie said he’s really good at what he does.
Results: Four yes votes from the judges, so he’s moving on to the next round on “America’s Got Talent” Season 21.
Bety
She is 17 years old and so nervous right now. She is from Spain, and this is her first time in America. Bety is a singer and has such a deep voice. She does hit some high notes along the way and shows off some range. She is quite quiet when singing. I am torn on this one, as I feel she has a very good voice, but then might need more work and practice, and experience.
Judges’ Reactions: Mel B said she doesn’t think it could have gone any better for her. She can see her nervousness. She has a recording voice and could tell her voice on the radio. Howie said she has a unique sound to her voice. Sofia said well done and her energy was beautiful. Simon said she gave a masterclass in how to sing a song. She absolutely nailed that.
Results: It’s four yes votes, so she is moving on to the next round.
LaRussell on ‘America’s Got Talent’ 2026
He said he is here with 50 people from the Bay Area. He always wanted to do music, but then started working and got away from music. He then built a live stage for Bay Area kids. LaRussell wants to showcase them. LaRussell does the rapping and singing, while the kids are backup singers and dancers. Lots of energy on that stage.
Judges’ Reactions: Sofia said what is there not to like. Mel B said it wasn’t perfect, but they’ve got real camaraderie, and they’re doing it for the right reasons. Simon said he truly loved this audition. They each popped, but they all came together.
Results: It’s four yes votes from the judges, and they are moving on to the next round.
Guy Kelton Jones
I wasn’t sure what he was going to do, so this was surprising. He said he was a poet, and the surprise was pleasant. He is such a powerful speaker, and he draws you in with his message. Guy breaks out into song during the performance, and it all just ties together so nicely. He is powerful.
Judges’ Reactions: Simon said that was very, very, very powerful. Mel B said he delivered inspiration and wisdom all wrapped up in a beautiful package. Sofia said he meant what he was saying, which made it so special. Howie said he took poetry and spoken word to a whole other level.
Results: The judges all loved him. It was four yeses, and he is moving on to the next round.
Akira
He said his whole life he wanted to be a star. His parents made him pursue other careers, so now he is here from Japan to pursue his own dreams. He said he makes a living doing this in Japan. Mel B is asking a ton of questions before he performs. He proceeds to go backstage, take off all his clothes, and cover himself with a metal plate. He does some dancing, gyrating on a balloon with the judges on it. It’s all about not showing off his goods.
Judges’ Reactions: Mel B said he came all the way here to show us that. Simon said it was not to show us that. Simon said he loved it. Sofia said she wanted so much not to like it, but she liked it. Howie said this is what “AGT” is all about.
Results: Mel B is a no, but the other judges give him a yes, and he is moving on to the next round on “AGT” Season 21.
The auditions are done for tonight. Who was your favorite?
