'America's Got Talent' Announces Premiere Date, Judges and More
Here is everything we know about 'AGT' 2023, including premiere date, judges, Golden Buzzer, voting, auditions and more.
The NBC competition show America’s Got Talent (AGT) returns for its 18th season with a new set of aspiring performers looking to compete for the ultimate $1 million prize and a chance to headline an AGT live show in Las Vegas.
This season will see a new assortment of singers, dancers, comics, magicians and death-defying and high-flying performances in its usual Tuesday night timeslot.
Here is everything we know so far about America's Got Talent 2023:
When does America’s Got Talent season 18 premiere in 2023?
America’s Got Talent season 18 will premiere on Tuesday, May 30 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
What time will America’s Got Talent season 18 be on?
America’s Got Talent season 18 will air in its usual 8 p.m. ET/PT timeslot.
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Who is the host of America’s Got Talent Season 18?
Terry Crews has been the host since season 14 and is back for season 18.
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Who are the judges on America’s Got Talent Season 18?
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Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell executive produces and serves as a judge on America’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent: The Champions, America's Got Talent: Extreme, and the latest addition to the franchise, America's Got Talent: All-Stars. Cowell returns for his eighth season on the NBC summer talent search series.
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Howie Mandel
Howie Mandel is in his 14th season as a judge on America’s Got Talent.
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Heidi Klum
The host of the Prime Video series Making the Cut returns to the judges' table for season 18, marking her tenth season as a judge.
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Sofia Vergara
The Emmy-nominated actress best known for playing Gloria Pritchett-Delgado in the five-time Emmy Award-winning comedy Modern Family is sitting at the judges’ table for the fourth time.
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What is the prize on America's Got Talent?
The winner of season 18 will walk away with $1 million and the opportunity to headline the America’s Got Talent live show in Las Vegas.
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. Each of the judges and Terry only gets to use the Golden Buzzer one time per season and that 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. Six out of the eight AGT winners since its introduction—Paul Zerdin, Grace VanderWaal, Darci Lynne, Kodi Lee, Brandon Leake, and The Mayyas—were Golden Buzzers. The exceptions are Shin Lim and Dustin Tavella.
How to audition for America’s Got Talent season 18
America’s Got Talent auditions have closed. You can find out more about virtual and in-person auditions for future seasons at www.AGTauditions.com. For more information, visit the FAQ section on the AGT website.
How to get tickets for America’s Got Talent season 18
Fans can currently get tickets for episodes filming in Pasadena, California from March through April 2023 at on-camera-audiences.com. Tickets are posted up to 60 days in advance. And they’re free.
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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 once the show begins.
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.
Who won America's Got Talent season 17?
The Mayyas, a Lebanese all-female dance troupe comprised of 36 dancers walked away with the title and the $1 million prize. The group's name means "the proud walk of a lioness" in Arabic.
“From the moment I first saw the Mayyas, their act was spectacular and gave me goosebumps,” said Sofia, who chose the group as her Golden Buzzer. “Their coordinated choreography was the most beautiful, creative dancing I have ever seen. Each time they competed, they continued to outdo themselves. Their empowering performances have earned them the ultimate title and I’m so proud of them and can’t wait to see what they do next.”
"Genuinely, we’ve never seen anything like this before," Simon told Parade after the win. "The intimacy, the imagination, the creativity, the focus, their work ethic, everything is mind blowing.