“America’s Got Talent: Who Made the Finale and Who Went Home Tonight?”
By Paulette Cohn | September 12, 2024
The semifinals of America’s Got Talent Season 19 took place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, and after a night of intense performances, the results are in. With 12 acts vying for a spot in next Tuesday’s finale, only six made it through.
Who Went Home:
- Alex Sampson
- Ashes & Arrows
- Kelsey Jane
- Pranysqa Mishra (Heidi’s Golden Buzzer)
- Reid Wilson (Howie’s Golden Buzzer)
- Young-Min
Who Made It to the Finale:
- Brent Street (Howie’s Golden Buzzer)
- Learnmore (Terry’s Golden Buzzer)
- Richard Goodall (Heidi’s Golden Buzzer)
- Roni Sagi & Rhythm
- Sky Elements (Simon’s Golden Buzzer)
- Solange Kardinaly
Semifinals Results Recap:
Host Terry Crews began the results show with a recap of the previous night’s performances. The first pairing called to the stage was Roni Sagi & Rhythm and Pranysqa Mishra. With the judges’ high praise for Rhythm, it was no surprise that they moved on.
The second pairing, Sky Elements and Kelsey Jane, saw Sky Elements advance, earning accolades from Simon Cowell for their unique and emotional performance.
In the third pairing, comedian Learnmore Jonasi from Zimbabwe edged out Reid Wilson, the young singer. Howie Mandel praised Learnmore’s journey to the finale, emphasizing the significance of a comedian making it this far.
Following a break featuring performances by previous finalists Sarah James and Sophie Dossi, the final three spots were revealed. Solange Kardinaly advanced over Young-Min, Brent Street moved past Alex Sampson, and Richard Goodall won the last spot over Ashes & Arrows.
Judge Reactions:
- Simon Cowell: Applauded Sky Elements for their innovative use of drones, calling their performance “genuinely spectacular.”
- Howie Mandel: Expressed excitement over Brent Street’s advancement and acknowledged the season’s strong dance performances.
- Heidi Klum: Celebrated Richard Goodall’s progress, showing pride in her Golden Buzzer choice.
As the season heats up, fans can look forward to the grand finale next Tuesday, where these six acts will compete for the top prize.
