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America's Got Talent season 13

Season of television series

The thirteenth season of American talent show competition series America's Got Talent was broadcast on NBC from May 29 to September 19, 2018. There were no major changes to the program during the season; the guest judges for this season's Judge Cuts episodes were Ken Jeong, Olivia Munn, Martina McBride, and Chris Hardwick.

The thirteenth season was won by close-up magician Shin Lim, with acrobatic group Zurcaroh finishing second, and electric violinist Brian King Joseph placing third. During its broadcast, the season averaged around 11.15 million viewers.

Season overview

Open auditions were held in late 2017 within Orlando, Cincinnati, Savannah, Milwaukee, Houston, Las Vegas, New York City, Nashville, and Los Angeles (while online auditions were accepted). As in previous years, the judges' auditions were held and filmed in March 2017 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles. The Judge Cuts episodes included actor Ken Jeong, actress Olivia Munn, singer Martina McBride, and comedian Chris Hardwick appearing as guest judges.

Thirty-six of the participants auditioning secured a place in the live quarter-finals, with twelve quarter-finalists appearing in each of the shows. Among the contestants: acrobatic group Zurcaroh, singer Michael Ketterer, singer Courtney Hadwin, singer Amanda Mena, and singer Makayla Phillips who had each received a golden buzzer from the main judges and host; choir Voices of Hope, choir Angel City Chorale, ballroom dancers Quin and Misha, and rapper Flau’jae who had each received a Golden Buzzer from the guest judges; opera singer Daniel Emmet, novelty water-spitting act Human Fountains, and multimedia performance group Front Pictures who were chosen as Wildcard quarter-finalists. Twenty-two quarter-finalists advanced and appeared in two semi-finals (eleven in eac

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  • America’s Got Talent Judge Cuts continue tonight. The contestants judges Howie Mandel, Mel B., Heidi Klum and Simon Cowell choose during this round will join the Golden Buzzer acts in the LIVE shows.

    Host Tyra Banks hosts.  Join us as we live blog all the performances.

    Country singer Martina McBride is tonight’s guest judge. Which act will be her golden buzzer? Eighteen acts perform, but only SEVEN advance to the live shows.

    The Savitsky Cats – Cat Act – Mother daughter duo–Mom has been training cats for 20 years. She used to find them on the streets. This time new tricks and new cats! Juuust waiting for one of these cats, at one point, to seemingly say F U and wander away. It almost happens at one point! Or was that part of the act? Endless treats are key to the success of this act, apparently. A mildly entertaining act, that banks on folks awe over cats taking direction. Because the tricks in particular aren’t actually that spectacular. Howie loved it. He feels the act stepped it up. Could not resist a bad pun–noting the duo almost had a “catastrophy” when the one kitty almost didn’t play. Martina loved it “It was thrilling to watch.” Heidi felt they put on a “real show.” It made Mel smile. Simon thinks the act would make a great TV show. Hm. The duo want to open a cat theater. 

    Blue Tokyo – Dance troupe – The group promised the judges new flips and tricks. But it must not have impressed them that much–the act is edited down. Simon says “It left me a little cold.” Howie says he’ll fight for them. 

    OC Music and Dance School – High school group perform Kesha’s “Praying.” Mel thought it was a step up from the first time. Howie disagrees. Simon thinks they’re too serious. With the little bit of screen time plus criticism they got here, it’s another obvious NOPE.

    The PAC Dance Team – High School Dance Team – The kids consider the director their “mom.” She helps kids headed in the wrong direction get on the right path. A few

    The first of four episodes of "America's Got Talent" dedicated to the judge cuts phase of the competition airs on July 17. Over the course of the previous six audition episode of "AGT," the four judges -- Mel B, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel -- said yes to nearly 100 acts. Now they must cut these down to just three dozen who will get a chance to perform on the live shows that start on August 14.

    Helping them make these tough decisions on July 17 is actor Ken Jeong. As with the regular panel, he also gets a Golden Buzzer that will send an act straight through to the quarter-finals. We have done a little digging and found out which 20 acts appear on the first episode in this round of the reality competition series.

    Of these, only seven will survive and continue on in their quest to be crowned the season 13 winner. After reviewing the list below, be sure to sound off in the comments section with your pick for the best of this bunch. And let us know what you think so far of the 2018 edition of "AGT."

    SEE 'America's Got Talent' schedule: Judge Cuts start July 17, live shows on August 14, final is September 19

    Kevin Blake: Magician
    Celina and Filiberto: Dancers
    Aaron Crow: Daredevil magician
    Duo Transcend: Aerialists
    Daniel Emmet: Opera singer
    Harold & Regan: Dancers
    Andrew Johnston: Singer
    Junior New System: Dance group
    Carmen Lynch: Stand-up
    Macey Mac: Singer
    Mochi: Juggler
    Trinh Tra My, Aerialist
    Oscar and Pam: Singing dog/pianist
    Patches: Rapper
    Sixto and Lucia: Quick-change artists
    Jack Tenney: Trampolinist
    Us the Duo: Band
    Voices of Hope: Choir
    Christina Wells: Singer
    Lilly Wilker: Animal impressionist

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    Season 13 Judge Cuts

    Televised from

    July 17, 2018 - August 7, 2018

    The Judge Cuts of Season 13of America's Got Talentwill air through July 17, 2018 to August 7, 2018. A total of 72 acts performed. 28 acts, along with 5 Golden Buzzeracts from the auditions, proceeded to the Quarterfinals, and 44 acts were rejected.

    Process[]

    The Judge Cuts round returned for its fourth year.

    Serving as the middle round between the auditions and the live shows, 72 acts were pulled from the 100+ acts that were accepted by the judges in the Auditions. The Judge Cuts took place over four days; every day, 18 acts performed with only 7 moving on to the Quarterfinals.

    Joining the main judging panel were four guest judges while each regular judge was given a normal buzzer, each guest had only a Golden Buzzer he or she could press to send an act to the live shows without further deliberation as one of the 7 acts.

    Guest Judges[]

    Week 1[]

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    Comedian and actor Ken Jeong served as a guest judge. 18 acts participated, and 7 acts moved on. Daniel Emmet was picked as a wildcard to go through to the Quarterfinals.

    Moved On:


    Eliminated:

    • 2. Harold & Regan, Dance Duo
    • 4. Kevin Blake, Magician
    • 6. Lilly Wilker, Animal Impressionist
    • 7. Oscar and Pam, Singing Dog and Pianist
    • 8. Daniel Emmet, Opera Singer
    • 11. Carmen Lynch, Comedian
    • 13. Patches, Rapper
    • 14. Andrew Johnston, Singer
    • 15. Celina and Filiberto, Dance Duo
    • 16. Trinh Tra My, Aerialist
    • 17. Jack Tenney, Trampolinist

    Week 2[]

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    Actress Olivia Munn served as a guest judge. 18 acts participated, and 7 acts moved on. Human Fountains was picked as a wildcard to go through to the Quarterfinals.

    Moved On:


    Eliminated:

    • 1. Human Fountains, Novelty Act
    • 3. The Melisizwe Brothers, Band
    • 4. Macey Mac, Singer and Guitarist
    • 5. Sophie Fatu, Singer
    • 6. Reyes del Swing, Salsa Dance Group
    • 8. Lioz Shem Tov, Magician
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