‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 21 Live Results: Three Acts Join Nene Royal in Next Round
America’s Got Talent returned for night two of the Season 21 Quarterfinals results broadcast on Wednesday, delivering thrilling advancements alongside heartbreaking departures. With head judge Simon Cowell absent from the panel due to a medical hiatus, host Terry Crews revealed which performers earned enough nationwide votes to survive. Out of ten competing acts from Tuesday’s live showcase, only three secured coveted berths in the upcoming Semifinals while seven acts saw their journeys come to an end.
Teenage Thai rocker Nene Royal avoided the elimination stress entirely after earning Mel B’s Live Show Golden Buzzer on Tuesday for her performance of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun.” The explosive 16-year-old guitarist has now been fast-tracked directly into the Season 21 Finale alongside previous qualifier Hundred Fingers. The live results broadcast also treated viewers to special guest performances from Season 20 finalist Steve Ray Ladson and Grammy-nominated duo The War and Treaty.
Public Votes Advance Aerial, Dance, and Magic Standouts
Ukrainian aerialist Veronika Goroshkova soared into the Semifinals following her gravity-defying routine set to Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia.” South Korean dance troupe Come Here also earned high praise and public support for their contemporary ballet routine to Robyn’s “Indestructible.” Rounding out the night’s qualifying trio was collegiate magician and Arizona State University senior Geno Ploeger, whose nostalgic sleight-of-hand act won over television voters nationwide.
The trio will join previously qualified semifinalists Royal Lasers, Olivia Befus, and Luke Taleno when the high-stakes penultimate round commences in mid-September. The judges praised the diverse range of talent representing aerial arts, contemporary choreography, and close-up illusion heading into the next phase. Each advancing act must now design elevated routines to compete for the remaining slots in the grand finale.
Surprising Eliminations Sweep Singers, Dancers, and Danger Duos
The competitive results brought sudden exits for several fan favorites, including British vocalist Mackenzie Sol despite previously earning Mel B’s audition Golden Buzzer. Spanish singer Bety was sent home following her fiery performance of Sam Smith’s “Fire on Fire,” while independent rapper LaRussell fell short with his original track “Dreams.” Mel B’s red-buzzer critique of Hawaiian brothers Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm also translated to low vote totals, ending their run in the competition.
German dance-magician Patrox, chainsaw danger duo Brad & Tracy, and country pairing Butter & Grit were similarly eliminated after failing to reach the top vote threshold. With two more weeks of live quarterfinals remaining in September, dozens of international acts are preparing to take the stage for their own live survival showcases. As Season 21 approaches its climax, the pressure continues to mount for every performer vying for the million-dollar headline prize.