The time has come, as the final auditions on “America’s Got Talent” Season 21 take place tonight on NBC. It’s time for the final acts to take the stage for the “AGT” judges — Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Sofia Vergara. We have 11 more acts taking the stage in a jam-packed night of performances. We will find out what other acts will be moving on to the next round and which acts will be sent home on “AGT” 2026. Find out with us during our “America’s Got Talent” 2026 live recap.
The Auditions Come to an End Tonight on ‘AGT
After tonight, seven weeks of auditions will be complete.
Five weeks of auditions are complete. We saw more acts take the stage last week on “AGT” Season 21. Now, it’s time to see the final acts take the stage on “America’s Got Talent” tonight. We did see Sofia Vergara hand out her final Golden Buzzer last week, which means we should be done with the Golden Buzzers this season.
However, you never know what the producers and/or judges might throw at us when it comes to this show. We do know that Maria seems to shock everyone with her talent, but could it be enough to bring out a special Golden Buzzer? We find out tonight, so follow along with our live recap below!
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July 21 Live Recap – Final Auditions
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Howie Blandel
Howie was upset that all the fans wanted to take pictures with everyone else besides him. Now the first act comes out, and it looks just like Howie, but the judges hit the “X” for him. They bring him back, so let’s see how this goes. He does perform, but Mel B, Sofia, and Simon all hit the “X” for him. Mel B even hits the button for Howie.
Judges’ Feedback: Mel B said did anyone even laugh? It’s a no for Howie, so he is headed home.
The Sound
This is a father-son-son trio from Michigan. They grew up listening to country music. The boys, as kids, would use anything in the house as musical instruments. They always wanted to make music like the records they grew up listening to, so they are hoping “America’s Got Talent” can allow them to do that. They start out getting the crowd into it, but these guys have some great harmonies. The guys have a strong country sound, and I am a fan. A very good song choice for them.
Judges’ Feedback: Mel B said she is not a big fan of country music, but this made her so happy. Their harmonies were perfection. Howie said he loved it. Sofia said that was amazing. Everything was perfect, and America is going to fall in love with you. Simon said everyone is going to like you. How can you not? He did say it was a safe song choice.
Results: It’s four yes votes, so they are moving on to the next round.
Cat Williams
He comes out wearing a cat costume. He lives in New York City in an alley, but he does stand-up comedy. Yet again, the jokes are not landing. It’s awkward and weird. The audience is actually booing him.
Judges’ Feedback: Simon said he has nothing to say. Mel B said she thinks this is the same guy who came out as Howie Blandel. The judges are a no, so Cat is headed home.
Los Servidores
They are a group of law enforcement that gets together and sing for their community in Southern California. They’ve been doing this for eight or nine years. The group heads backstage and grabs their instruments, as they are a mariachi band! This is fun and upbeat, and Sofia seemed to love it.
Judges’ Feedback: Simon said we weren’t expecting that. This is very happy music, and the audience loved this audition. Mel B said they took the song and made it mariachi, and she liked that a lot. Sofia said she loved it. It got her really excited to hear mariachi music on the show.
Results: Four yes votes, and they are moving on to the next round.
Manramp
His whole family is builders. About 10 years ago, he started to work with wood in a new way, and it inspired him. He is a carpenter, and the judges wonder what he is going to do. They bring out a wooden box, and then skateboarders come out. Manramp is in the box and then proceeds to be the ramp for these skateboarders. It’s different, but nothing amazing here.
Judges’ Feedback: Simon said what is this? I thought it was a really good audition. Sofia said I don’t think we’ve seen this here. It was really good. Mel B said she didn’t quite understand it, but it is very practical. Howie said it’s like Tony Hawk without the bells and whistles.
Results: It’s four yes votes, so they are moving on.
Sarah Hardwig on ‘AGT’ 2026
After a no from the judges for Change Raptures, we now have Sarah come out to the stage. She is 23 years old from Nashville. Sarah was born blind, and music has always played an important part in her life. She definitely had a very strong country voice. This was a very solid audition.
Judges’ Feedback: Howie said that it was beautiful and heartwarming. He loves her message and energy. Mel B said she has a really good voice. The way she controls her voice is on point. Sofia said everything you did was amazing. We all fell in love with you. Simon said that was a really, really good audition. You have a natural gift.
Results: Four yes votes for Sarah.
Aidan Corcoran
He started doing magic when he was 9 years old, and he is now 19 years old. He is introverted, but magic brings him out of his shell. However, he is very nervous heading out to that stage on “America’s Got Talent” Season 21. People told him to wait a year to audition, and now he is starting to question it. He gives Sofia a hidden object to keep in her hands and then asks everyone to think of someone they care about. Aidan asks a random audience member about her person, and he guesses the name right! His personality definitely came out as the audition went on, which I enjoyed. He works with $1’s and just shocks everyone. This was so good.
Judges’ Feedback: Mel B said what just happened?!?! We have had a lot of incredible magicians this season, but that was incredible. Sofia said this is just the beginning for him. You are going to be a superstar. Simon said he can tell how much this means to him. There is an air of mystery about him.
Results: It’s four yes votes for Aidan!
Lou
This is Howie Blandel and Cat Williams. He is now Lou, dressed as a devil. He does stand-up comedy and has been doing it for a few hundred years. He makes it through this act, and the audience seems to love him. Simon gives him an “X.”
Judges’ Feedback: Mel B said maybe I am tired, but I like the devil. The judges vote, and Simon is a no, but the others vote yes, and he is moving on.
