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'America's Got Talent' reveals Season 21 winner
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- Nene Royal was crowned the winner of "America's Got Talent" Season 21, securing the $1 million prize after competing against finalist Geno Ploeger.
- The Top 5 finalists included Royal Lasers, Hundred Fingers, Veronika Goroshkova, Nene Royal, and Geno Ploeger, with several acts, including Hundred Fingers and Unitree, earning Golden Buzzers to advance directly to the finale.
- Judge Simon Cowell missed the live shows due to a routine back surgery, with guest judges like Kenan Thompson, Heidi Klum, and KSI filling in during his absence.
- The season featured a new Judges' Callback round and showcased a variety of acts such as magicians, singers, and dog performers, with judges Mel B, Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and host Terry Crews continuing the live shows.
- "America's Got Talent" Season 21 premiered in June and is currently streaming on Peacock, following last year's winner, singer Jessica Sanchez.
