Season 8

Season 8 of America's Got Talent premiered on June 4, 2013. It concluded on September 18, 2013. Following the previous season, Sharon Osbourne left the program following a dispute with the network, leading to production staff replacing her with Mel B, while the judging panel was expanded to include four judges, with Heidi Klum brought on as the new fourth judge.

Snapple continues to be the official beverage sponsor of America's Got Talent and its products will be featured on the show throughout the season, along with their cups on the judges' desk.

America's Got Talent shot live shows from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, after moving from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Season 7.

Judging Panel[]

Howard Stern	Heidi Klum	Mel B	Howie Mandel

Host[]

Nick Cannon

Episodes[]

Main article: Season 8 Episodes

Acts[]

Main article: Season 8 Acts

Auditions[]

Main article: Season 8 Auditions

Vegas Round[]

Main article: Season 8 Vegas Round

Quarterfinals[]

Main article: Season 8 Quarterfinals

Symbol	Meaning
	Standing Ovation
	Buzzer
	Judges' Vote

Week 1[]

Name	Act	Result
1. Anna Christine	Singer	Moved On (JC)
2. Tellavision	Dance Group	Eliminated
3. American Hitmen	Band	Eliminated (JC)
4. Special Head	Novelty Act	Eliminated
5. Fresh Faces	Dance Group	Eliminated
6. Collins Key	Magician	Moved On
7. Kevin Downey Jr.	Comedian	Eliminated
8. Aaralyn & Izzy	Singer and Drummer	Eliminated
9. Alexanderia the Great	Escape Artist	Eliminated
10. KriStef Brothers	Acrobat Duo	Moved On
11. Hype	Dance Group	Eliminated
12. Branden James	Opera Singer	Moved On

Week 2[]

Name	Act	Result
1. Innovative Force	Acrobatic Group	Moved On
2. Ciana Pelekai	Singer	Eliminated
3. Alexandr Magala	Sword Swallower	Eliminated
4. Struck Boyz	Dance Group	Eliminated
5. Brad Byers	Sideshow Performer	Eliminated
6. Kid the Wiz	Dancer	Eliminated
7. Forte	Opera Trio	Moved On
8. Angela Hoover	Impressionist	Moved On (JC)
9. Dave Shirley	Comedian	Eliminated
10. Marty Brown	Singer and Guitarist	Moved On
11. Aquanuts	Synchronized Swimmers	Eliminated
12. Tone the Chiefrocca	Rapper	Eliminated (JC/WC)

Week 3[]

Name	Act	Result
1. AeroSphere Aerial Balloon Show	Aerialist	Eliminated
2. Chicago Boyz	Acrobatic Group	Moved On (JC)
3. Mitsi Dancing School	Dance Group	Eliminated (JC)
4. Kelsey and Bailey	Dog Act	Eliminated
5. Brandon & Savannah	Band	Eliminated
6. Illusionist Leon Etienne and Romy Low	Magicians	Eliminated (WC)
7. Deanna DellaCioppa	Singer	Eliminated
8. David "The Cobra Kid" Weathers	Snake Handler	Eliminated
9. Jonathan Allen	Opera Singer	Moved On
10. Kenichi Ebina	Dancer	Moved On
11. Jim Meskimen	Impressionist	Eliminated
12. American Military Spouses Choir	Choir	Moved On

Week 4[]

Name	Act	Result
1. 3Penny Chorus and Orchestra	Choir and Orchestra	Eliminated
2. Chloe Channell	Singer	Eliminated (JC)
3. Champions Forever	Unicycle Group	Eliminated
4. SensEtion	Videomapping Dance Group	Eliminated
5. The Robotix	Band	Eliminated
6. Timber Brown	Acrobat	Moved On
7. Cami Bradley	Singer	Moved On
8. Tummy Talk	Body Drummers	Eliminated
9. Taylor Williamson	Comedian	Moved On (JC)
10. Aerial Ice	Ice Skating Aerial Group	Eliminated
11. David Ferman	Juggler	Eliminated
12. Jimmy Rose	Singer and Guitarist	Moved On

Week 5[]

Name	Act	Result
1. Virginia State University Gospel Chorale	Gospel Choir	Eliminated
2. Melody Caballero	Contortionist	Eliminated
3. Dave Fenley	Singer and Guitarist	Moved On
4. 2Unique	Rapper and DJ	Eliminated
5. Sam Johnson	Daredevil	Eliminated
6. Duo Resonance	Acrobat Duo	Eliminated (JC/WC)
7. D'Angelo and Amanda	Ballroom Duo	Moved On
8. Selena Mykenzie Gordon	Singer	Eliminated
9. John Wing	Comedian	Moved On (JC)
10. Sprice	Kinetic Artist	Eliminated
11. Ruby and Jonas	Ballroom Duo	Eliminated
12. Catapult	Shadow Dance Group	Moved On

Semifinals[]

Main article: Season 8 Semifinals

Symbol	Meaning
	Standing Ovation
	Buzzer
	Judges' Vote

Week 1[]

Name	Act	Result
1. Tone the Chiefrocca	Rapper	Eliminated
2. Red Panda	Unicyclist	Eliminated
3. Angela Hoover	Impressionist	Eliminated
4. Duo Resonance	Acrobat Duo	Eliminated
5. Collins Key	Magician	Moved On
6. Innovative Force	Acrobatic Group	Moved On
7. Dave Fenley	Singer and Guitarist	Eliminated (JC)
8. Taylor Williamson	Comedian	Moved On
9. Jonathan Allen	Opera Singer	Eliminated
10. Catapult	Shadow Dance Group	Moved On (JC)
11. Cami Bradley	Singer	Moved On
12. Forte	Opera Trio	Moved On

Week 2[]

Name	Act	Result
1. D'Angelo and Amanda	Ballroom Duo	Moved On (JC)
2. Marty Brown	Singer and Guitarist	Eliminated
3. Chicago Boyz	Acrobatic Group	Moved On
4. Illusionist Leon Etienne and Romy Low	Magicians	Eliminated
5. Anna Christine	Singer	Eliminated (JC)
6. Kenichi Ebina	Dancer	Moved On
7. John Wing	Comedian	Eliminated
8. Branden James	Opera Singer	Moved On
9. KriStef Brothers	Acrobat Duo	Moved On
10. American Military Spouses Choir	Choir	Eliminated
11. Timber Brown	Acrobat	Eliminated
12. Jimmy Rose	Singer and Guitarist	Moved On

Finals[]

Main article: Season 8 Finals

Symbol	Meaning
	Standing Ovation
	Buzzer

Top 12 Final[]

Name	Act	Result
1. Chicago Boyz	Acrobatic Group	Eliminated
2. Branden James	Opera Singer	Eliminated
3. Innovative Force	Acrobatic Group	Eliminated
4. KriStef Brothers	Acrobat Duo	Eliminated
5. D'Angelo and Amanda	Ballroom Duo	Eliminated
6. Catapult	Shadow Dance Group	Eliminated
7. Forte	Opera Trio	Moved On
8. Taylor Williamson	Comedian	Moved On
9. Collins Key	Magician	Moved On
10. Kenichi Ebina	Dancer	Moved On
11. Jimmy Rose	Singer and Guitarist	Moved On
12. Cami Bradley	Singer	Moved On

Grand Final[]

Name	Act	Result
1. Jimmy Rose	Singer and Guitarist	3rd Place
2. Kenichi Ebina	Dancer	Winner
3. Cami Bradley	Singer	6th Place
4. Collins Key	Magician	5th Place
5. Forte	Opera Trio	4th Place
6. Taylor Williamson	Comedian	2nd Place