Season 1 of America's Got Talent premiered on June 21, 2006 and concluded on August 17, 2006. Regis Philbin hosted, and Piers Morgan, David Hasselhoff, and Brandy Norwood were judges. The season's winner was Bianca Ryan.
Judging Panel[]
| Piers Morgan | Brandy Norwood | David Hasselhoff |
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Host[]
| Regis Philbin |
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Episodes[]
Main article: Season 1 Episodes
Acts[]
Main article: Season 1 Acts
Acts auditioned for the judges in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.
Auditions[]
Main article: Season 1 Auditions
Semifinals[]
Main article: Season 1 Semifinals
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"X" Vote |
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"✓" vote |
Week 1[]
| Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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| 1. Taylor Ware | Yodeller |
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Moved On |
| 2. All That | Clogging Group |
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2nd Place |
| 3. Kevin Johnson | Ventriloquist |
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Eliminated |
| 4. Alexis Jordan | Singer |
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Eliminated |
| 5. Vladik Miagkostoupov | Juggler |
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Eliminated |
| 6. Shawn Ryan | Singer |
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Eliminated |
| 7. J.R. Johns & His Best Friends | Dog Act |
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Eliminated |
| 8. Hoopalicious | Hula Hoop Dancer |
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Eliminated |
| 9. Corina Brouder | Singer and Harpist |
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Eliminated |
| 10. The Millers | Vocal Duo |
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Moved On (JC) |
David gave Vladik Miagkostoupov a "✓" vote by mistake, and Piers gave Hoopalicious a "✓" vote by mistake, as detailed here.
Week 2[]
| Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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| 1. Dave the Horn Guy | Horn Performer |
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Eliminated |
| 2. Realis | Acrobat Duo |
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Moved On (JC) |
| 3. At Last | Vocal Group |
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Moved On |
| 4. Natasha Le | Pianist |
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2nd Place |
| 5. Vladimir Malachikhin | Hand Balancer |
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Eliminated |
| 6. Bobby Badfingers | Finger Snapper |
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Eliminated |
| 7. Sugar n' Spice | Vocal Group |
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Eliminated |
| 8. N'Versity | Vocal Group |
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Eliminated |
| 9. Mark "The Knife" Faje | Danger Act |
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Eliminated |
| 10. Leonid the Magnificent | Novelty Act |
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Eliminated |
Week 3[]
| Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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| 1. Team AcroDunk | Basketball Dunking Group |
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Eliminated |
| 2. Caitlyn Taylor Love | Singer |
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Eliminated |
| 3. Sonia Lee | Electric Violinist |
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Eliminated |
| 4. Elliot Zimet | Magician |
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Eliminated |
| 5. Ten13 Concept | Band |
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Eliminated |
| 6. Rappin' Granny | Rapper |
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Moved On (JC) |
| 7. Nathan Burton | Magician |
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2nd Place |
| 8. Bianca Ryan | Singer |
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Moved On |
| 9. Kenny Shelton | Juggler |
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Eliminated |
| 10. Trey Knight's Stilt World | Stilt Group |
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Eliminated |
Week 4[]
| Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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| 1. The Passing Zone | Juggling Duo |
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Moved On (JC) |
| 2. Celtic Spring | Fiddle Band |
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Moved On |
| 3. Sean and John | Tap Dancers |
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Eliminated |
| 4. Lilia Stepanova | Contortionist |
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Eliminated |
| 5. Dave Smith | Sideshow Performer |
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Eliminated |
| 6. Quick Change Artists | Quick Change Duo |
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2nd Place |
| 7. George Komsky | Singer |
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Eliminated |
| 8. Michelle L'amour | Burlesque Dancer |
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Eliminated |
| 9. King Charles Troupe | Unicycle Group |
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Eliminated |
| 10. Desperation Squad | Band |
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Eliminated |
Wildcard Round[]
| Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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| 1. Nathan Burton | Magician |
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2nd Place |
| 2. Bobby Badfingers | Finger Snapper |
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Eliminated |
| 3. Jessica Sanchez | Singer |
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Eliminated |
| 4. All That | Clogging Group |
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Moved On (JC) |
| 5. Corina Brouder | Singer and Harpist |
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Eliminated |
| 6. Quick Change Artists | Quick Change Duo |
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Moved On |
| 7. N'Versity | Vocal Group |
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Eliminated |
| 8. Natasha Le | Pianist |
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Eliminated |
| 9. Alexis Jordan | Singer |
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Eliminated |
| 10. Leonid the Magnificent | Novelty Act |
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Eliminated |
Finals[]
Main article: Season 1 Finals
| Symbol | Meaning |
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"X" Vote |
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"✓" vote |
| Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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| 1. At Last | Vocal Group |
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Finalist |
| 2. Quick Change Artists | Quick Change Duo |
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Finalist |
| 3. Rappin' Granny | Rapper |
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Finalist |
| 4. Bianca Ryan | Singer |
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Winner |
| 5. All That | Clogging Group |
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2nd/3rd Place |
| 6. Taylor Ware | Yodeller |
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4th/5th |
| 7. The Passing Zone | Juggling Duo |
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Finalist |
| 8. Celtic Spring | Fiddle Band |
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4th/5th |
| 9. Realis | Acrobat Duo |
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Finalist |
| 10. The Millers | Vocal Duo |
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2nd/3rd Place |
Notable contestants[]
- Jessica Sanchez auditioned for season 11 of American Idol, winning second place on May 23, 2012.
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