When will 'AGT: Fantasy League' air? Judges to compete against each other with 40 talent acts from around the world
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: NBC has revealed that 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' will premiere on Monday, January 1, and will include fans' favorite winners, finalists, and other viral phenomena from 'America's Got Talent' and other Got Talent franchises from around the world competing for the Fantasy League crown.
The news of the premiere of the new spinoff in the 'America's Got Talent' franchise was revealed by NBC in September.
Following the success of 'America's Got Talent: All Stars' and 'America's Got Talent: The Champions,' the Got Talent franchise is set to launch 'AGT: Fantasy League,' a fresh spin on the competition program that will debut in the winter of 2024. It will also be far more cutthroat!
With its highly anticipated spin-off series branded 'AGT Fantasy League,' 'AGT' is allowing the judges to get in on the action for the first time ever. Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Mel B will create a roster of returning all-star talents to battle against throughout the season, which premieres on NBC on January 1.
How to watch 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League'?
'AGT: Fantasy League' episodes will be available on Peacock the day after they appear on NBC, and you can watch the full season for free with a trial from either Fubo or DIRECTV Stream.
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What to expect from 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League'?
'Fantasy League' is the fourth 'AGT' spin-off after 'All Stars,' 'Champions,' and 'Extreme,' but it is the first to allow the judges to participate. In fact, they are more like the coaches on NBC's sibling reality program 'The Voice'.
Terry Crews is set to return for another round of hosting duties.
Here are some more facts regarding the new show: The winning performer will earn a $250,000 grand prize. The judges will individually assemble fantasy teams of ten different talents.
With a "twist," each judge can either push the button for their own act or select an act from the judges' team. The Golden Buzzer is returning to send performances straight to the finals. In addition, each week, the studio audience casts votes to decide which contestants move on to the semifinals and final rounds.
Who stars in 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League'?
'AGT: Fantasy League' will include 40 recognizable names who have all previously graced the Got Talent universe, and the public has helped nominate each of them. Read on to learn more about each Act slated to participate in Fantasy League.
Yu Hojin
Yu, who is from South Korea, grew feathers for his 'AGT' Season 17 audition and finished in the top 11 in 2022.
Wes P
Kazuhisa Uekusa from Japan did a novelty performance using a tablecloth for his 'AGT' Season 13 audition. Howie was the only Judge to vote in favor of his Act, therefore removing him from the competition.
V Unbeatable
During their 'AGT' Season 14 audition, the Mumbai-based dance ensemble performed a dance performance featuring several flips, getting four yes votes from the Judges. They came in fourth place for 'AGT' in 2019.
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Vardanyan Brothers
Gevorg and Andranik Vardanyan, brothers, perform sword-balancing performances and stunts. In 2019, they reached the semi-finals of 'Britain's Got Talent' Season 13.
Travis Japan
The boy band auditioned with their own song, "My Dream Hollywood," which received four yes votes, and advanced to the 'AGT' Season 17 Semifinals in 2022.
Tape Face
Sam Wills from New Zealand does quirky mime routines and reached the Top 10 of 'AGT' in Season 11.
Sofie Dossi
Contortionist Sofie Dossi auditioned for Season 11 of 'AGT' at the age of 14. She was awarded the Golden Buzzer by guest judge Reba McEntire and finished in the Top 10 in 2016.
Sheldon Riley
Sheldon, who is originally from Australia, auditioned for 'AGT' Season 15 in 2020 and performed "idontwannabeyouanymore" by Billie Eilish. He made it to the Quarterfinals that season. He also appeared on 'The X Factor Australia' and 'The Voice Australia'.
Shadow Ace
Shadow Ace's true name is Philip Galit, and he is originally from the Philippines. During his Acts, he creates mesmerizing illusions with his fingertips, and his Audition garnered a standing ovation from all four Judges.
He advanced to the 'AGT' Season 18 Semifinals.
Sainted
The group describes itself as a "trap choir" and performs gospel blended with trap music. They garnered four yes votes from the Judges and advanced to the 'AGT' Season 18 Semifinals.
Ramadhani Brothers
Fadhili and Ibrahim, two Tanzanian brothers, specialize in head-balancing techniques. They finished fifth in Season 18.
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Preacher Lawson
Preacher has a huge YouTube channel after making it to the Top 10 of Season 12 of 'AGT' in 2017 with his comic performance.
Piff the Magic Dragon
His Audition in 2015 won him four yes votes for his snarky remark while doing his feats in a dragon costume. He finished Season 15 in the Top 10.
Pack Drumline
When the percussionist group auditioned to "DNA" by Kendrick Lamar, they received four yes votes. They advanced to the Season 17 Semifinals.
Musa Motha
Musa, who was born in South Africa, received a group Golden Buzzer during his audition and ended fifth on 'BGT' Season 16.
MerseyGirls
During their audition, the group performed to "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten and finished ninth on 'BGT' Season 11 in 2017.
Maria Seiren
Maria, a Tokyo-based opera singer, won the inaugural season of 'Japan's Got Talent' in 2023.
Loren Allred
Loren, the voice of "Never Enough" from The Greatest Showman, picked the song for her Golden Buzzer audition. In 2022, she came in ninth place on 'BGT' Season 15.
Kseniya Simonova
Kseniya, who won the inaugural season of 'Ukraine's Got Talent' in 2009, creates mind-boggling sand sculptures.
Kristy Sellars
Kristy is an Australian pole dancer recognized for her ability to hold her body in bizarre postures. She finished second in 'AGT' Season 17.
Kodi Lee
Kodi, who is blind and autistic, sang "A Song for You" by Donny Hathaway at his Audition in 2019, which Simon called one of the most memorable Auditions in 'AGT' history. Lee went on to win 'AGT' Season 14 and now often posts covers on his Instagram feed.
He also appeared on 'AGT: All-Stars'.
Junior New System
The hip-hop dance ensemble received four "yes" votes from the Judges during their audition and advanced to the Semifinals of Season 13 of 'AGT'.
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Jon Dorenbos
Jon, a former football player, finished third in 'AGT' Season 3 with his magic shows.
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Ichikawa Koikuchi
Ichikawa, who is from Japan, performed a series of farting humor performances. He advanced to the semi-finals of 'BGT' Season 16.
Hans
During his amusing performances, Hans sang, danced, and played the accordion. On 'AGT' Season 13, he advanced to the quarterfinals.
Grace Good
Grace made it to the semi-finals of 'AGT' Season 18 by performing jaw-dropping exploits with fire.
Ghetto Kids
The Ugandan youth dancing group received a Golden Buzzer for their enthusiastic act. They finished sixth on 'BGT' Season 16.
Geneviève Côté
Geneviève, known for her ability to generate inhuman noises, got the Golden Buzzer from Howie during her audition and advanced to the Semifinals of Season 3 of 'Canada's Got Talent'.
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Fritzy Rosmerian
Rosemerian's magic tricks helped her reach the finals of the third season of 'Indonesia's Got Talent' in 2022.
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Enkh-Erdene
The singer went on to win the second season of 'Mongolia's Got Talent,' performing the jazz standard "Feeling Good" as his final performance.
Drake Milligan
Drake, dubbed "the new Elvis of country" by Howie, received yes votes from the Judges with his own song, "Sounds Like Something I'd Do." He finished third in 'AGT' Season 17 overall.
Darci Lynne
Darci, who won a Golden Buzzer with her puppet singing the jazz standard "Summertime," went on to win 'AGT' Season 12 at the age of 12. She now regularly shares beautiful covers on her Instagram feed.
The Clairvoyants
On 'AGT' Season 11, Austrian mentalists Thommy Ten and Amélie van Tass came in second.
Cillian O'Connor
Cillian, who was just 13 at the time of his audition, finished third in Season 16 of 'BGT' with his magic tricks.
Chapel Hart
Devynn and Danica Hart, as well as their cousin Trea Swindle, make up the country trio. They won the Group Golden Buzzer for the second time with their original song "You Can Have Him, Jolene," a contemporary remake of Dolly Parton's classic "Jolene."
Season 17 of 'AGT' saw the group finish in fifth position.
Brian Justin Crum
"Creep" by Radiohead, "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears, and "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson were among the songs Brian played during his season. In the end, he placed fourth in 'AGT' Season 11.
Billy & Emily England
On stage, the rollerblading duo was known for their daring stunts. They received four yes votes during their audition and advanced to the 'AGT' Season 12 Semifinals.
Anna Deguzman
Anna was the first female magician to finish second on 'AGT' in Season 18. She is well-known for her incredible card tricks.
Aidan Bryant
Bryant, who was a runner-up in 'AGT' Season 16, went on to win the inaugural season of 'AGT-All Stars' with his stunning choreography.
Adrian Stoica and Hurricane
Adrian Stoica and his Border Collie Hurricane from Italy won the 18th Season of 'AGT' with their engaging comedy presentations that featured humorous stories from everyday life with Hurricane as the lead.
