When will 'AGT' Season 18 Episode 23 air? Guest performers to light up NBC's 2-hour finale show
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: The wait is finally over, as the winner of 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 will finally be announced on Tuesday, September 27, 2023, at 8 pm ET.
The upcoming episode 23 will not only feature the judges- Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara's quest to find the next big superstar but also a couple of celebrities gracing the stage.
Alongside the final 11 contestants, the finale episode will also feature guest performers like Jason Derulo, Leona Lewis, Cat Cora, and The Mayyas, taking over the stage during the two-hour-long special episode.
This is the final week of Season 18 live episodes, which aired on Tuesday (the performance show) and Wednesday (the results show). This is the point at which the journey to the $1 million prize concludes.
This year, there are seven Golden Buzzers in play: one for each judge/host, one for the group, and one for the studio audience.
If an act received the coveted confetti shower, they were able to skip the Judge Cuts phase and proceed directly to the live concerts.
How to watch 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 Episode 23?
Season 18, Episode 23 of 'America's Got Talent' can be watched live on NBC. With a regular TV subscription, new episodes will be accessible on NBC.
The new episodes are also available on other streaming sites such as Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV. The programs are also available the next day on Peacock.
What to expect from 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 Episode 23?
The top 11 acts will compete one final time in 'AGT' Season 18 Episode 23 for a chance to win $1 million and be dubbed America's most talented act.
The Season 18 finale of 'AGT' will run over two nights on Tuesday, September 26 (the performance show) and Wednesday, September 27 (the results show), with the 11 finalists hitting the stage in front of judges Simon, Howie, Heidi, and Sofia, as well as host Terry Crews.
On Camera Audiences website is presently providing free tickets to this week's finale tapings. A tape scheduled for Monday included live performances by Jon Batiste and Thirty Seconds to Mars.
These performances were most likely pre-recorded for the Season 18 finale on Wednesday night. On Monday morning, Batiste announced on Instagram stories that he was "on the way to @agt."
During Wednesday's episode, fans can also expect to see the Season 17 winners, the Mayyas.
The dancing company announced the news on Instagram Stories on Sunday, asking followers to watch their guest performance before the winner is announced.
Known chef and television personality Cat Cora, award-winning composer Diane Warren, pop and R&B musician Jason Derulo, and singing superstar and 'X Factor' UK fame Leona Lewis will also perform.
What happened in 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 Episode 22?
The two acts who advanced to the finale from last week's top three were the 82nd Airborne Chorus and the Ramadhani Brothers.
Following the selection of the ten audience choice acts for the finals, the judges had their say by picking four alternative acts to compete for the 11th position as a wild card selection.
Chioma and The Atlanta Drum Academy were nominated by Simon. Sofia nominated Gabriel Henrique, a Golden Buzzer nominee who almost missed out on the opportunity.
Herwan Legaillard was nominated by Heidi. Avantgardey was nominated by Howie. At this moment, the audience began voting on which of the four acts would advance to the finals.
Avantgardey is the 11th and final act to proceed to "Finals" on Episode 22 based on the instant save vote!
Who advanced to 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 finale?
This season's finale is set to be a competitive one, with everything from singers and dance groups to a jaw-dropping acrobatic pair and a dog act.
Meet all 11 performers competing on Tuesday night for the title of 'AGT' season 18 champion.
Avantgardey
The fan-favorite 20-woman Japanese dancing trio saw their hard work and devotion pay off as they won this season's Instant Save.
The group is from Osaka, Japan, and is well-known for its distinctive dancing techniques and facial expressions.
82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus
This season's army group got off to a remarkable start with an audition that touched both the judges' and the fans' hearts.
Their energetic rendition of The Temptations' hit 'My Girl' was dedicated to the memory of Spc Elijah Crawford.
Adrian Stoica and Hurricane
The trainer and his loyal border collie, Hurricane, became an instant hit with the audience.
The dynamic team, who have performed together all over the world, put on a show of several astounding maneuvers set to Meghan Trainor's 'Better When I'm Dancing' for their audition.
Mzansi Youth Choir
Earlier in the season, the Mzansi Youth Choir created 'AGT' history by receiving the first-ever Audience Golden Buzzer.
As a memorial to the late singer, who died of cancer in 2022, they sang a rendition of season 16 participant Nightbirde's song 'It's Okay' at their audition.
Chibi Unity
The Japanese dance group finished season 18's tryouts on a high note, receiving the Group Golden Buzzer from all four judges and Crews.
Anna DeGuzman
At her audition, the 25-year-old Filipina magician wowed the judges with her mesmerizing card skills. She went on to become the first female magician to advance to the 'AGT's live show rounds.
Ramadhani Brothers
With their jaw-dropping acrobatic tryout, the Tanzanian brothers astounded the judges. Fadhili and Ibrahim specialize in head-balancing, with Fadhili balancing on top of his brother's head (and nothing else).
Lavender Darcangelo
When she sang Irene Cara's 'Out Here On My Own' from the 1980 musical film Fame for her audition, the 27-year-old vocalist soon became a fan favorite.
Her impassioned performance received a standing ovation from the judges, prompting Heidi to hit her Golden Buzzer.
Putri Ariani
The 17-year-old singer-songwriter made an impression during her audition when she sat down at the piano and sang an original song. She not only wowed the judges with her singing, but she also received Simon's Golden Buzzer.
Ahren Belisle
During his audition, the 28-year-old software engineer turned comic, who has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, swiftly won over the judges with his sense of humor. The jokes are delivered by phone by the Ontario native.
Murmuration
The 64-person French dance ensemble first impressed spectators with their breathtaking audition, in which they performed synchronized hand-based choreography while blindfolded.
Judge Howie pressed his Golden Buzzer, finding the performance "hypnotic."