The Semifinals of Season 18 of America's Got Talent aired from August 22, 2023 to September 20, 2023. A total of 55 acts performed. 11 acts proceeded to the Finals, and 44 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 articles: Episode 1810 & Episode 1811
Moved On:
- 5. Adrian Stoica and Hurricane, Dog Act
- 11. Lavender Darcangelo, Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. True Villains, Band
- 2. Lambros Garcia, Dancer
- 3. Mitch Rossell, Singer (3rd Place)
- 4. Oleksandr Leshchenko, Multimedia Dancer (Top 5)
- 6. SAINTED Trap Choir, Choir
- 7. Brynn Cummings, Ventriloquist (Top 5)
- 8. John Wines, Guitarist
- 9. Maureen Langan, Comedian
- 10. Ray Wold & Mom, Danger Act
Week 2[]
Main articles: Episode 1812 & Episode 1813
Moved On:
- 6. Ahren Belisle, Comedian
- 11. Murmuration, Dance Group
Eliminated:
- 1. Chioma & The Atlanta Drum Academy, Percussion Group (3rd Place)
- 2. Sharpe Family Singers, Vocal Group
- 3. Three G, Acrobat Trio
- 4. Erica Coffelt, Dancer
- 5. Alfie Andrew, Singer (Top 5)
- 7. Dani Kerr, Singer
- 8. Ryland, Magician (Top 5)
- 9. Andrew Stanton, Sword Swallower
- 10. Steel Panther, Band
Week 3[]
Main articles: Episode 1814 & Episode 1815
Moved On:
- 6. Mzansi Youth Choir, Choir
- 11. Putri Ariani, Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. Warrior Squad, Acrobatic Group (3rd Place)
- 2. Trigg Watson, Magician
- 3. Summer Rios, Singer
- 4. Phil Wright & Parent Jam, Dance Group
- 5. Philip Bowen, Violinist (Top 5)
- 7. Justin Jackson, Tap Dancer
- 8. MOS, Brass Band (Top 5)
- 9. Barry Brewer Jr., Comedian and Pianist
- 10. Herwan Legaillard, Sword Swallower
Week 4[]
Main articles: Episode 1816 & Episode 1817
Moved On:
- 6. Chibi Unity, Dance Group
- 9. Anna DeGuzman, Magician
Eliminated:
- 1. Zion Clark, Acrobat (Top 5)
- 2. Puppet Simon & The Cow Belles, Puppet Group
- 3. Roland Abante, Singer
- 4. Mariandrea, Dancer
- 5. Kylie Frey, Singer and Guitarist
- 7. Freedom Singers, Vocal Group
- 8. Orlando Leyba, Comedian
- 10. D'Corey Johnson, Singer (Top 5)
- 11. Shadow Ace, Shadow Act (3rd Place)
Week 5[]
Main articles: Episode 1818 & Episode 1819
Moved On:
- 8. Ramadhani Brothers, Acrobat Duo
- 11. 82nd Airborne Chorus, Choir
Eliminated:
- 1. Eduardo Antonio Treviño, Mariachi Singer (Top 5)
- 2. Grace Good, Hula Hoop Artist
- 3. Lachuné, Singer
- 4. Eseniia Mikheeva, Dancer
- 5. Mandy Muden, Magician
- 6. Avantgardey, Dance Group (Top 5)
- 7. Trailer Flowers, Vocal Duo
- 9. Gabriel Henrique, Singer (3rd Place)
- 10. SangSoon Kim, Magician
Wild Card[]
Following the main results in Episode 1819, 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:
- Avantgardey, Dance Group (Nominated by Howie Mandel)
Eliminated:
- Chioma & The Atlanta Drum Academy, Percussion Group (Nominated by Simon Cowell)
- Herwan Legaillard, Sword Swallower (Nominated by Heidi Klum)
- Gabriel Henrique, Singer (Nominated by Sofia Vergara)
Trivia[]
- This round is classified as the "Semifinals" for ease of reference on the Wiki although both NBC and the videos on the official YouTube channel refers to this round as the "Qualifiers".
- For the first time since Season 13, every live performance episode (excluding Finals) had at least one act get buzzed.
- It was the first time since the Season 17 format change that two previously eliminated Golden Buzzer acts were nominated for the Wild Card vote.
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