As we approach the final performances of America’s Got Talent Season 19 on September 17, fans are eager to see which of the 10 finalists will walk away with the coveted $1 million prize when the winner is announced on September 24.
With the competition heating up, it’s difficult to predict who will take the title, but we can analyze the contestants’ social media followings to gauge potential fan favorites.
Here’s a look at the social media standings of the finalists heading into the finale (listed in alphabetical order):
- AIRFOOTWORKS: This Japanese acrobatic dance group, chosen by Howie Mandel for the Golden Buzzer, has 50.6K Instagram followers, 1.4K on Twitter, and 31.1K on TikTok.
- Brent Street: The Australian contemporary dance crew boasts 151K followers on Instagram and 114.5K on TikTok.
- Dee Dee Simon: A nurse with a powerful voice who received Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer, she has 4.4K followers on Instagram, 5.4K on Facebook, and 2K on TikTok.
- Hakuna Matata Acrobats: This Tanzanian acrobatic team, awarded Sofia Vergara’s Golden Buzzer, has 6.6K Instagram followers and 376 on Facebook.
- Learnmore Jonasi: The Zimbabwean stand-up comedian has a significant following, with 258K on Instagram, 23.8K on YouTube, 325K on Facebook, and 24.2K on Twitter.
- Richard Goodall: This custodian-turned-singer from Indiana, who also won Klum’s Golden Buzzer, boasts 49K followers on Instagram, 73K on Facebook, and 180.6K on TikTok.
- Roni Sagi & Rhythm: This dog-dancing duo has a substantial 432K followers on Instagram.
- Sebastián & Sonia: The aerial duo who received a Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell has 8.2K followers on Instagram.
- Sky Elements: This drone performance group has an impressive social media presence with 305K on Instagram, 72K on Facebook, 1.5K on Twitter, 63.3K on YouTube, and 149.9K on TikTok, totaling 591.7K followers.
- Solange Kardinaly: The quick-change artist has 116K on Instagram, 80K on Facebook, and 41.8K on TikTok.
While social media followers don’t directly translate to votes, these numbers suggest that Sky Elements may have the upper hand in the competition, boasting the highest combined follower count.
The Season 19 finale is set to feature an exciting guest lineup, including Simone Biles, Michael Bublé, members of Journey, Steve Aoki, Gabriel Iglesias, and more.
As we count down to the finale, it remains to be seen who will capture America’s heart and claim the grand prize!