The Semifinals of Season 17 of America's Got Talent aired from August 9, 2022 to September 7, 2022. A total of 55 acts performed. 10 acts proceeded to the Finals, and 45 acts were eliminated.
Process[]
From the 55 acts, 11 acts performed each week over five weeks. Each week, 2 acts moved onto the Finals via the public vote alone. The acts would first be reduced to a Top 5, and then to a Top 3.
Week 1[]
Main article: Episode 1710 and Episode 1711
Advanced:
- 6. Drake Milligan, Singer and Guitarist
- 11. Avery Dixon, Saxophonist
Eliminated:
- 1. Amoukanama, Acrobatic Group (Top 5)
- 2. Amazing Veranica & Her Incredible Friends, Dog Act
- 3. Ava Swiss, Singer
- 4. Ben Lapidus, Comedy Singer and Guitarist
- 5. Lace Larrabee, Comedian
- 7. Oleksandr Yenivatov, Contortionist
- 8. Players Choir, Choir (Top 5)
- 9. Stefanny and Yeeremy, Salsa Duo
- 10. Don McMillan, Comedian (3rd Place)
Week 2[]
Main article: Episode 1712 and Episode 1713
Advanced:
- 10. Yu Hojin, Magician
- 11. Chapel Hart, Vocal Trio
Eliminated:
- 1. The Pack Drumline, Percussion Group
- 2. The Brown Brothers, Impressionist Duo (Top 5)
- 3. Mr. Pants, Comedian
- 4. Fusion Japan, Dance Group
- 5. Freckled Zelda, Singer
- 6. Duo Rings, Aerial Duo (Top 5)
- 7. Wyn Starks, Singer
- 8. Aiko Tanaka, Comedian
- 9. Maddie, Singer (3rd Place)
Week 3[]
Main article: Episode 1714 and Episode 1715
Moved On:
- 6. Nicolas RIBS, Magician
- 11. Sara James, Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. MPLUSPLUS, Dance Group
- 2. Jojo and Bri, Vocal Duo
- 3. The Cline Twins, Hockey Tricks Duo
- 4. Amanda Mammana, Singer and Guitarist (Top 5)
- 5. XOMG Pop, Girl Group
- 7. Mia Morris, Singer
- 8. Hayden Kristal, Comedian (Top 5)
- 9. Celia Muñoz, Ventriloquist (3rd Place)
- 10. Funkanometry, Dance Duo
Week 4[]
Main article: Episode 1716 and Episode 1717
Moved On:
- 6. Metaphysic, Multimedia Act
- 10. Mike E. Winfield, Comedian
Eliminated:
- 1. Bayley Graham, Tap Dancer
- 2. Acapop!, A Capella Group
- 3. Jannick Holste, Magician
- 4. Lee Collinson, Singer
- 5. Jack Williams, Ventriloquist (Top 5)
- 7. The Lazy Generation, Stunt Group
- 8. Merissa Beddows, Impressionist (Top 5)
- 9. Harper, Metal Singer
- 11. Lily Meola, Singer (3rd Place)
Week 5[]
Main article: Episode 1718 and Episode 1719
Moved On:
- 6. Kristy Sellars, Pole Dancer
- 11. Mayyas, Dance Group
Eliminated:
- 1. Kristen Cruz, Singer (Top 5)
- 2. Mervant Vera, Magician (3rd Place)
- 3. Travis Japan, Boy Band
- 4. Max Ostler, Dancer
- 5. Jordan Conley, Comedian
- 7. Blade 2 Blade, Knife Throwing Duo
- 8. urbancrew (Flyers of the South), Dance Group (Top 5)
- 9. Aubrey Burchell, Singer
- 10. Shu Takada, Yo-Yoer
Wild Card[]
Following the main results in Episode 1719, each judge nominated an eliminated Semifinalist who they believe deserved a second chance. The four acts were voted on by the public in an Instant Save-style flash vote, with the winner advancing to the Finals to make the top 10 into a top 11.
Moved On:
- Celia Muñoz, Ventriloquist (nominated by Sofia Vergara)
Eliminated:
- Don McMillan, Comedian (nominated by Howie Mandel)
- Lily Meola, Singer (nominated by Heidi Klum)
- Players Choir, Choir (nominated by Simon Cowell)
Trivia[]
- This is the first time since Champions 2 that the main performance shows were held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
- All audience members were required to show proof of full vaccination to enter the venue.
- Due to the volume of acts put through to the live shows, there was no Judges' Choice vote.
- In every Semifinals results episode, the act that was called second into the top 3 finished in 3rd place.
- The 4th semifinal was the only one where the act that performed last did not advance to the final (in this instance, Lily Meola finished 3rd despite performing last).
- NBC originally listed the name of this round as the “Qualifiers” but later changed it however some NBC schedules and Social Media profiles still acknowledge it as the Qualifiers. The official YouTube channel refers to the round as "Semifinals". Additionally, those acts from this season who failed to reach the Finals and later participated on All-Stars were given the designation "Semifinalist" in their on-screen bio prior to their Preliminary round performances.
- This season's Semifinal format is similar to that of the 11th series of Britain's Got Talent, with only the public vote deciding who would advance.
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