America’s Got Talent 2025 has moved into a tighter phase after the August 20 live results. Three acts earned semifinal berths, while seven acts were sent home, as the competition readies for a newly spiced semifinal and finale format.
What happened on the August 20 results
– Semifinalists advancing to the next round:
– Jourdan Blue
– LightWire
– Sirca Marea
– Acts eliminated on Quarterfinals Round 1 (Seven cuts):
– Charity Lockhart
– Shuler King
– Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras
– Loco Pop Familia
– CitiLimitz
– Phobias
– B Unique Crew
How the competition moves forward with new twists
– Semifinals begin the next phase, culminating in seven Finalists who will be in contention for the finale. The field will include:
– The three acts advancing from each Quarterfinal night via America’s Vote (three from the current round)
– The four Quarterfinal Golden Buzzer acts who previously secured a direct path to the Finale
– A new Semifinal Golden Buzzer that can send one semifinalist straight to the Finale
– The Semifinals will determine seven Finalists, who will join the four Quarterfinal Golden Buzzer acts for the finale lineup.
Schedule and voting mechanics
– Performance shows air on Tuesdays at 8/7c, with Live Results on Wednesdays.
– The upcoming Quarterfinal night is scheduled for August 26 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with next-day streaming available on Peacock.
– How voting works:
– During Quarterfinals, 11 acts perform and the top three vote-getters move forward.
– Each Quarterfinal also features a Live Golden Buzzer moment, where one judge can send an act directly to the Finale.
– In the Semifinals, one act can earn the new Semifinal Golden Buzzer to jump straight to the Finale.
– The Semifinals will ultimately yield seven Finalists, who will join the four Quarterfinal Golden Buzzer acts to complete the finale field.
What these outcomes mean for the show
– The competition is tightening quickly as the field narrows and new twists shape who makes the final rounds.
– Fans will have continued influence through America’s Vote, while the Golden Buzzer twists add dramatic, high-stakes opportunities for standout acts.
Summary
– The August 20 results set Jourdan Blue, LightWire, and Sirca Marea on the path to the Semifinals, while seven acts were eliminated.
– The season introduces a Semifinal Golden Buzzer and maintains a system where Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and a finale lineup progressively filter to seven Finalists.
– The next phase unfolds with Quarterfinals continuing through late August and early September, leading to a finale lineup that blends direct-to-Finale moves and fan-voted outcomes.
A hopeful note
– With fresh twists and a continued emphasis on audience participation, AGT 2025 is shaping up for an exciting, high-energy run toward a dynamic finale that could spotlight a diverse mix of talent from across performances.
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