Every Act That's Auditioned for AGT Season 18 So Far
See all of the amazing and memorable auditions from America's Got Talent 18 right here.
Summer 2023 has officially ushered in the beloved Auditions round of America's Got Talent!
For the next nine weeks, along with the AGT 18 Judges — Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, and Sofia Vergara — every Tuesday at 8/7c we'll be treated to a number of entertaining performances from countless Acts. They're all competing for the ultimate grand prize: $1,000,000 and their own show in Las Vegas.
RELATED: All 55 Acts Advanced to the AGT 18 Live Shows
To keep track of the latest and greatest, check back here every week as more and more Acts take the stage in hopes of earning the coveted title of AGT champion.
Duo Acero
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Pole dancing
Giselle Acero and her husband, Edison, make up the acrobatic pole dancing act, and admit their long relationship has played a part in how well they perform. They live in Colombia and have been together for nine years.
“Amazing, thank you for being here, I’m so proud!” Vergara said. “It was sexy, it was scary, I mean, it had it all. And it’s so beautiful to see you guys together as a family doing this.”
Summer Rios
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Singing
19-year-old Pizza Hut manager Summer Rios hails from Brunswick, Ohio, with dreams of paying her bills and leaving her pizza cutter behind to become a singer. For her AGT audition, Rios sang Zach Bryan’s 2022 hit “Something in the Orange” (a familiar hit for Yellowstone fans).
“I feel like we just got a peek at what you can do,” Mandel said. “And you needed to open this door a crack, and you’ve opened it more than a crack to just take off.”
Leonard Lee
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: No
Act: Dog slam dunks
Pulse Percussion
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Drumline
Rob Potylo
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: No
Act: Guitar and singing
Dev the Devil
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: No
Act: Singing
Gabriel Henrique
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Sofia’s Golden Buzzer
Act: Singing
The Brazilian singer ignited the crowd with Whitney Houston's "Run to you", hitting breathtaking high notes and runs that left Sofia Vergara stunned.
“I mean I don’t have words, that was so perfect. Spectacular,” she said. “Your voice is beautiful. Your energy, who you are, it was, like, perfect.”
“I mean if Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey had a baby it would be Gabriel,” Heidi Klum saved.
Noodle and Bun
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Band
Zion Clark
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Wrestling
Zion Clark — who lives with caudal regression syndrome — is an all-American wrestler, MMA fighter, author, motivational speaker, Guinness World Record holder as the fastest man on two hands, and the subject of an award-winning documentary.
“I am so happy you came on the show. You have no idea. You have such incredible personality. You define the word inspiration. I listened to everything you said ... amazing," Cowell said.
True Villains
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Rock band
Twinjas
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: MMA, jiu jitsu
HB Monte
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: DJ
Bomba Trio
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Comedy ping-pong act
Kylie Frey
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Singer
Inspired by Voice Coach Reba McEntire, rodeo girl and Louisiana native Kylie Frey sang her own original song “Horses In Heaven" for her audition.
“I wrote this song for my grandpa,” Frey told the Judges and audience. “He always told me, if I sing the National Anthem for every rodeo that I showed up to, that one day someone would ask me to sing the National Anthem at the NFR, which is the Super Bowl of rodeo, and that’s how I was going to get my start. Because that’s how Reba [McEntire] did it, and that’s how I was going to do it too.”
Sunny Chatum
Episode 8
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Comedian
Sunny Chatum seemed like a disastrous audition waiting to happen. The aspiring Texas singer seemed sweet at first, but continued to put off his Act, stalling until all four Judges gave him a Red X. That's when Chatum revealed themselves to actually be Krista Komondor, a New York-based comedienne and clown with many faces, according to her website.
“You’ve gone from being a most annoying contestant — genuinely — I’ve ever met in my life to suddenly, everyone loves you,” said Cowell.
Poetic Flight
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Pilots
BJ Griffin
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Singing and electric cello
BJ Griffin is a 34-year-old entertainer based in Virginia Beach. He appeared on stage and sang while playing his electric cello, explaining he had good reason to audition on AGT.
“I’m done holding myself back,” said Griffin. “So, I came on to win AGT and achieve my dream of sharing healing through my music with the world.”
Phil Wright and Parent Jam
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Dancing
The dance group Parent Jam auditioned for America's Got Talent, proving to kids watching from home that spending time with your mom and dad can be a ton of fun. They're led by choreographer Phil Wright.
"The Parent Jam started in a very small hip-hop studio in Los Angeles," Wright told the audience. "It's a collection of parents and kids dancing with one another."
Enishi
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Magic
Enishi's unique brand of magic some him transform and take-on the faces of each AGT Judge in a thrilling performance.
Timothy Fletcher
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Drumming
Following the murder of his close friend who encouraged him to play drums, the 26-year-old Baltimore native was inspired to continue playing the instrument.
“When he got killed, I was like, ‘I’m gonna do what he told me to stick to,’” Fletcher told the Judges. “He even told me one day I’d be here, so now I’m here.”
Galactivators
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: No
Act: Singers
Lance Armlong
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: No
Act: Golfing skit
Gorilla
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: No
Act: Circus Act
Koko Hayashi
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: No
Act: Face yoga
Judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel were unimpressed with face yoga pro Koko Hayashi, but Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara were nothing but smiles during the unconventional act.
“Simon, this is a natural alternative to plastic surgery,” Hayashi told him after the veteran Judge gave her the red X.
“I know, but we’re looking stupid,” Cowell replied. On the other hand...
“Do you do, like, private sessions?” Vergara asked.
“Of course,” Hayashi replied.
Rybka Twins
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Dancing and acrobatics
Duo Just Two Men
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Hand balancing
Cakra Khan
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Singing
Though Khan started out with Foy Vance's "Make It Rain", Cowell interrupted the song to have the performer sing something else. Khan then belted out Bob Marley's “No Woman, No Cry" in a perfect raspy tone.
“You have a very unique, very sexy, very raspy voice," Klum said. "You do have a voice that really stands out, that you will not forget. It's very very special.”
Magic Mike Jacobson
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Magic
Atai Show
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Dancing
2 Moms United By One Heart
Episode 7
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Singing
Mariandrea
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Dancing
Mariandrea told the Judges she’d been dancing since she was 5 years old, but never in front of an audience that large. She danced to a cover of “Mad World” by Tears For Fears. Judge Simon Cowell praised her song choice.
“You have a real presence about you,” Cowell said of the audition. “And I loved the choice in music as well. I think you’re unbelievably talented. This is what you’re meant to be doing.”
82nd Airborne Chorus
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Singing
The 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus “hail from North Carolina” and “represent the 19,000 men and women that support and serve the Airborne Division." The broke out into the pop culture favorite “My Girl,” originally made famous by The Temptations, and earned four "Yes" votes.
Artem Schukin
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Magic
Channeling Uncle Fester, Schukin was inspired by The Addams Family for his magical Act, using the show's famous theme song as he background music for his performance.
MOS
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Band
The Japanese four-woman brass band performed a high-energy version of the pop hit “Bang Bang” by Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, and Jessie J.
“I mean, I don’t think it sounded great the whole time,” Cowell said to boos from the audience. “However, when it did sound great, it was amazing. The four of you are just so cool — I loved it.”
40 Pounds
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Dance
Let It Happen
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: No
Act: Dance
The Zoo
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Dance
Oswaldo Colina
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Finger dancing
The Venezuelan performer used his hands for a unique dance performance, debuting his finger dancing on the AGT stage.
Trent Toney
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Singing
Toney came to the AGT competition with his original song, “Always and Lately,” saying he wrote the ballad about his ex-wife, Faith.
“I used to be married,” Toney told the Judges. “I think we were immature; I think we both made a lot of mistakes, but I don’t think getting married to her was one of them.”
Klum helped Toney call Faith so she could witness his audition and romantic gesture. And though the two remain friends and have not gotten back together, Toney was advanced to the next round of competition.
Puppet Simon & The Cow Belles
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Puppets, comedy, singing
A puppet version of Cowell helped lead a rousing and exciting rendition of Britney Spears' "Toxic" and "Somebody to Love" by Queen.
Duo Desire
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Aerialists
“We’re going to be performing together our love story in the air,” Jilliana, one half of Duo Desire, said before taking the stage. “Today, we chose scary tricks, more dangerous tricks, because we dream to perform in AGT Live at Luxor in Las Vegas.”
Presley & Taylor
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: No
Act: Singing
Despite their best efforts, the sisters and singing duo didn't quite make the cut and weren't able to earn enough "Yes" votes from the Judges.
Andrew Stanton
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Knife swallowing
The danger Act had the crowd on the edges of their seats, and the Judges itching to advance him to the next round.
Lavender Darcangelo
Episode 6
Judge’s Vote: Heidi’s Golden Buzzer
Act: Singing
Darcangelo, who's blind and autistic, sang her heart out to Fame's Oscar-nominated ballad "Out Here On My Own". She charmed the Judges, particularly Heidi Klum who awarded the performer her Golden Buzzer of the season.
“I feel like I just fell in love," Klum said. "And you know this AGT journey is an amazing journey. And I would love to be your cheerleader and hold your hand all the way to the finish line. What do you say?”
Sharpe Family Singers
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Singing
The group is comprised of New Jersey-based family, the Sharpes: Ron Sharpe and Barbra Russell-Sharpe and their four children Samantha, Logan, and twins Connor and Aidan. Ron and Barbra first met while performing on Broadway and their kids ae equally as talented. For their AGT audition they sang "How Far I’ll Go” from Disney's Moana.
“You guys don’t even look real,” Vergara said. “And you sounded amazing.”
Adrian Stoica & Hurricane
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Dog training
Stoica and his dog Hurricane came all the way from Italy for a charming performance, pulling off a series of tricks as Stoica acted out an engaging skit.
Chen Lei
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Acrobatics
Lei thrilled (and frightened) the audience and Judges when he pulled off a series of high-stakes hand balancing Acts.
Trailer Flowers
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Singers
Being on AGT was a dream for the roommates turned bandmates, who met after moving to Nashville. They performed two songs: Luke Bryan's “Country Girl (Shake it for Me)" and an original song "Daughter of a King".
Erica Coffelt
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Dance
The 36-year-old mother and speech pathology coach fulfilled her dream by dancing on the AGT stage. After her audition, Coffelt was moved to tears as she was overcome with emotion and pride at her accomplishment.
Ryland
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Magic
The 10-year-old's magical performance was so impressive that it nearly cured Cowell, who hasn't been able to speak at times throughout auditions.
“You have given me, almost, my voice back,” he said. “You really have magic powers.”
M
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: No
Act: Piano and dancing
Unfortunately, this creepy piano Act didn't make the cut for the Judges.
Barry Brewer Jr.
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Stand-up comedy
Despite his broken leg, the comic still impressed as he played the piano while pulling off a hilarious stand-up routine that compared the unique differences between Black and white churches.
Justin Jackson
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Tap dancing
Jackson was moved to tears after his flawless tap routine brought the entire room to its feet and he received four "Yes" votes.
Ryan Hayashi
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: No
Act: Magic
Despite his best efforts, Hayashi's Act didn't quite the mark to receive enough "Yes" votes from the Judges.
Sangsoon Kim
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Magic
A confident Kim compared himself to Season 17 expert illusionist Yu Hojin before he even begun his Act. But after pulling off the unexplainable with various pairs of sneakers, it was clear that he could be in the same class as the AGT alum.
Lachuné
Episode 5
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Singer
As the final Act of the night, Lachuné was the perfect person to end the show as she executed a dreamy cover of Coldplay's "Yellow". The music teacher made the choice to audition when she decided it was time to have as much confidence in herself as she encouraged in her students.
“I’m very happy that you put yourself first,” Judge Heidi Klum said. “And that you came today. And you showed us who you are. I have a feeling that you just scratched the surface of what you can do.”
El Invertebrado
Episode 4
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Pole dancing and contortion
Freedom Singers
Episode 4
Judge’s Vote: Yes
Act: Singing
The Freedom Singers — who were founded in the hope of supporting the houseless from L.A.'s Skid Row — chose the 1992 hit single “Under the Bridge” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers for their song.
“All your voices together harmonize so beautiful, and I want to thank you,” said a tearful Crew. “I want to thank you so much for what you do for the community, for what you do for so many people. I am completely touched right now.”