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Template:Infobox reality music competition The fourth season of America's Got Talent, an American television reality show talent competition, premiered on the NBC network on June 23, 2009.

This season's host is Nick Cannon, who replaced Jerry Springer. Springer said he could not host due to other commitments.[1] All Season 3 judges returned for the fourth season, despite rumors that Sharon Osbourne would be leaving the show.[2]

This season started broadcasting live on August 4, 2009.

Preliminary Auditions

Main article: America's Got Talent (Season 4 Auditions)

This year, auditions were held in New York City, Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Seattle/Tacoma. Auditions were also held in Boston, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C. but not televised. A total of 160 acts advanced to the Las Vegas Round.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]

Second Round

Las Vegas Week

Las Vegas Week aired on July 28, 2009 and July 29, 2009. Over the course of the two episodes, the over 160 acts that made it through the preliminary rounds were narrowed down to a Top 40 that made it through to the live performance rounds.

In the first episode of the "Las Vegas Verdicts", as Cannon referred to it, the episode started off with 25 of the 160 acts being eliminated right at the Las Vegas Airport. The remaining acts were then briefly shown enjoying the sights of Vegas, before the eliminations resumed. Acts were brought before the judges and informed of their fate. Three dance crews were given a challenge. All were given the same piece of music, and they were given 12 hours to prepare a routine to that music.[13][14]

In the second episode, the remainder of the Top 40 was revealed, and many more acts were eliminated. The three dance crews challenged in the previous episode were show in a montage performing their challenge performance.[15][16]

At the end of the second episode, Simon Cowell, executive producer of the show, called the judges on their flight back to Los Angeles, stating that he was unhappy with some of the eliminations the judges made. Cowell revealed that there was just "too much talent" eliminated, and that he felt that a number of these acts should be given another chance. As a result, 2 acts were brought back as wildcards during each quarterfinal round.

First Cut

Acts that were eliminated at the Las Vegas Airport include:

  • Tallan Noble Latz
    • Preliminaries, Episode 7: 9 year old electric guitarist[9]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 1): Eliminated.
  • Nathan Burton
    • Preliminaries, Episode 7: Magician, he also appeared in season one[9]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 1): Eliminated.
  • Ciana Pelekai
    • Preliminaries, Episode 10: 8 year old singer, sang "At Last".[12]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 1): Eliminated.
  • Alex Wesley
    • Preliminaries, Episode 10: 53 year old dancer.
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 1): Elminated.

Part One Cuts

Acts that were cut in the first episode of the Las Vegas Verdict included:

  • Joseph Constantine
    • Preliminaries, Episode 4: Magician[6]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 1): Eliminated.
  • The Spiritual Harmonizers
    • Preliminaries, Episode 7: Close harmony singing group of Post Office workers.[9]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 1): Eliminated.
  • Fuchsia FoXXX
    • Preliminaries, Episode 4: Belly dancer[6]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 1): Eliminated.
  • The Hurricane Tricksters
    • Preliminaries, Episode 4: Trickers[6]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 1): Eliminated.

Part Two Cuts

Acts that were cut in the second episode of the Las Vegas Verdict included:

  • Rashida Jolley
  • Christopher & Laura Camp
    • Preliminaries, Episode 8: Whip act[10]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Eliminated.[15]
  • The Flash
    • Preliminaries, Episode 9: Jugglers and acrobats.[11]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Eliminated.[15]
  • The Kalinins
    • Preliminaries, Episode 8: Father and son acrobats.[10]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Eliminated.[15]
  • Arthur Gulkarov
    • Preliminaries, Episode 7: Contortionist and dancer[9]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Eliminated.[15]
  • Destined 2 Be
    • Preliminaries, Episode 8: Poppers, performed to "Shawty Get Loose" by Lil Mama.[10]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 1): Challenged by the judges. Given a new piece of music, they had 12 hours to come up with a performance to that music.[13]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Eliminated.[15]

Unknown Cut

Acts that were eliminated at an unknown stage of Las Vegas week.

  • Unexpected Step Team
    • Preliminaries, Episode 1: Step team[3]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Anointed S
    • Preliminaries, Episode 1: Vocal percussion[3]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Black Fire Percussion
    • Preliminaries, Episode 1: Drumline[3]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • NYC Gay Men's Chorus
    • Preliminaries, Episode 1: Singers[3]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Brad Byers
    • Preliminaries, Episode 1: Carnival sideshow style performer, put a fishing hook and a drill through his nose[3]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Urban Nation Hip-Hop Choir
    • Preliminaries, Episode 1: Show choir[3]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • The Jesse White Tumbling Team
    • Preliminaries, Episode 1: Acrobats[3]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Draconik
    • Preliminaries, Episode 1: Fire act[3]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Comic Bots
    • Preliminaries, Episode 2: A band consisting of performers dressed in homemade robot costumes[4]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Although this act was shown as surviving the initial airport cut, they did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Tom Durnin
    • Preliminaries, Episode 2: 52-year-old dancer and illusionist[4]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Joseph Harris
    • Preliminaries, Episode 3: Yo-yo performer[5]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • TJ & the Little Mamas
    • Preliminaries, Episode 5: 6 to 9 year old dancers, performed to a hip-hop version of "Dance to the Music"[7]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Miss Germany
    • Preliminaries, Episode 5: Fire act[7]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Janice Martin
    • Preliminaries, Episode 5: Singer, violinist, and aerialist[7]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • The Scott Brothers
    • Preliminaries, Episode 5: Cartoon-style poppers[7]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Iconic Crew
    • Preliminaries, Episode 5: Dance crew[7]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Live in Color
    • Preliminaries, Episode 6: Dance crew[8]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Anna Pipoyan
    • Preliminaries, Episode 6: Belly dancer, danced with a lit candelabra prop on her head[8]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Eclipse
    • Preliminaries, Episode 6: Rapper[8]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Timez 2
    • Preliminaries, Episode 6: Hip-hop singing twins, sang "Yeah!" by Usher.[8]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Simon Chaban
    • Preliminaries, Episode 8: Fire dancer[10]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Louis Bar & Laura Cantu
    • Preliminaries, Episode 8: Tango dancers[10]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Encore
    • Preliminaries, Episode 9: Dance crew[11]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Alycia Cooper
    • Preliminaries, Episode 9: Standup comic[11]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • N2UN
    • Preliminaries, Episode 9: Violinist/pianist duo.[11]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • Koshka Raenelle
    • Preliminaries, Episode 10: Singer, sang "Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin.[12]
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.
  • E3
    • Preliminaries, Episode 10: Dancing trio.
    • Las Vegas Week (Part 2): Not shown, but did not make the Top 40, so presumed eliminated by the judges.

Quarterfinals

The quarterfinals began on August 4, 2009. Twelve acts (ten of the original Top 40, plus two wildcards) performed each week. A two hour performance episode each Tuesday was followed by a one hour results show the following day, where five of the twelve acts from the previous night remained in the competition. When an act got buzzed by all three judges, they must stop, unlike in the previous seasons, where at this stage acts were allowed to continue despite being buzzed by all judges. A large X appeared on the screen on stage, indicating the act had been struck out by the judges. Viewers were still able to vote for the buzzed act. The judges' choice, however, remained, as the judges got to decide whether the contestant who placed either in fifth or sixth place got to advance to the next round.

Week 1

The performance episode aired on August 4, 2009, 2 hours.[17][18]

The results episode aired on August 5, 2009, 1 hour. It included performances by Terry Fator and Mariah Carey.[19][20]

Elimination Table, Week 1

Italics indicate the act was a wild card. Order indicates when the act performed during the performance episode.

Key X Buzzed out ✔ Judges' choice   Advanced to the semifinal.   Finished in either fifth or sixth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either fifth or sixth place; Lost the judges' vote.
Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and judges' choices
Hasselhoff Osbourne Morgan
1
BreakSk8 Rollerskate Dancers
2 Thia Megia Singer ✔
3 The Platt Brothers Pantomimers, Acrobats, and Dancers
4 The Diva League Drag Queens X
5 Manuela Horn Yodeling Dominatrix, Singer/Performer X X X
6 Grandma Lee Standup Comedian
7 Mosaic Acapella Singers
8 Acrodunk Acrobatic Basketball Dunkers
9 Arcadian Broad Dancer ✔ ✔
10 Drew Thomas Magic Magic Act
11 Kevin Skinner Singer
12 Lake Houston Performing Arts Center Dance Group

Week 2

The performance episode aired on August 11, 2009, 2 hours.[21][22]

The results episode aired on August 12, 2009, 1 hour. It included performances from LMFAO and Penn and Teller.[23][24]


Elimination Table, Week 2

Key X Buzzed out ✔ Judges' choice   Advanced to the semifinal.   Finished in either fifth or sixth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either fifth or sixth place; Lost the judges' vote.

Italics indicate the act was a wild card. Order indicates when the act performed during the performance episode.

Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and judges' choices
Hasselhoff Osbourne Morgan
1 Fab Five Clogging sisters
2 Charles DeWayne Singer ✔
3 Carol Loo Dancer X
4 Tony Hoard & Rory Dog trainer/frisbee catching dog ✔ ✔ X
5 Eleisha Miller Singer/dancer X
6 Paradizo Dance Acrobatic dance
7 Texas Tenors Country/classical singers
8 SQ Entertainment Dancers
9 Pete Peterkin Obama/Jamie Foxx/Ray Charles impression X[note 1]
10 Alizma Singers/violinists X X X
11 Beale Street Flippers Flippers X
12 Voices of Glory Barbershop singers

Footnotes

  1. ^ Morgan jokingly buzzed the act after the performance.

Week 3

The performance episode aired on August 18, 2009, 2 hours.[25][26]

The results episode aired August 19, 2009, 1 hour. It included performances from Ashley Tisdale and Daughtry.[27][28]

Elimination Table, Week 3

Key X Buzzed out ✔ Judges' choice   Advanced to the semifinal.   Finished in either fifth or sixth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either fifth or sixth place; Lost the judges' vote.

Italics indicate the act was a wild card. Order indicates when the act performed during the performance episode.

Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and judges' choices
Hasselhoff Osbourne Morgan
1 FootworKINGz Dancers ✔ ✔ ✔
2 Marcus Terrell and the Serenades Singing Group
3 Pixie Mystère Contortionists/Acrobats/Dancers
4 Jay Mattioli Magician and Illusionist X X
5 BRI Teen singer and pianist
6 U4ria Dance Crew Dance Group
7 David Johnson Comedian and Singer X X X
8 Hairo Torres Contortionist and Breakdancer
9 G Force Girl Rock Band X
10 Jeffery Ou Pianist
11 Mario & Jenny Jugglers
12 Lawrence Beamen Bass Singer

Week 4

The performance episode aired on August 25, 2009, lasting 2 hours.[29][30]

The results episode aired on August 26, 2009, lasting 1 hour. It included a performance from Reba McEntire.[31][32]


Elimination Table, Week 4

Key X Buzzed out ✔ Judges' choice   Advanced to the semifinal.   Finished in either fifth or sixth place; Won the judges' vote.   Finished in either fifth or sixth place; Lost the judges' vote.

Italics indicate the act was a wild card. Order indicates when the act performed during the performance episode.

Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and judges' choices
Hasselhoff Osbourne Morgan
1 Ishaara Bollywood Dancers
2 Bárbara Padilla Singer
3 Pam Martin's Top Dogs Trainer with Dancing Dogs
4 African High Flyers Acrobats X
5 Mia Boostrom Singer ✔
6 Erik & Rickie Dance Couple ✔ ✔
7 Coney Island Chris Allison Physical Comedian X X X
8 Anthony Morigerato & Matt Lucas Guitarist and Tap Dancer X
9 The Lollipop Girls Burlesque Dancers
10 Drew Stevyns Singer
11 Recycled Percussion Percussion Act
12 EriAm Sisters Sister Singing Trio

Top 20

The Semifinals are scheduled to begin on September 1, 2009. The process on stage is identical to that of the Quarterfinals, except there are no longer any new wild card acts.

Round 1

The performance episode aired September 1, 2009, 2 hours.

The results episode aired September 2, 2009, 1 hour. It included a performance from Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog (played by Artie Esposito filling in for an unavailable Steve Whitmire) singing "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," and one from David Hasselhoff singing "Feeling Good."


Round 1 Elimination Table

Key X Buzzed out ✔ Judges' choice   Advanced to the finals.   Finished in either fourth or fifth place; Won the judges' vote.
Order Performer Act Description Buzzes and judges' choices
Hasselhoff Osbourne Morgan
1
Acrodunk Basketball Dunkers
2 The Texas Tenors Singing Trio
3 Paradizo Dance Dancers
4 Drew Thomas Magic Magician X
5 Tony Hoard and Rory Dog Frisbee Act
6 The Voices of Glory Family Singers ✔
7 The Fab Five Clogging Sisters
8 Grandma Lee Standup Comedian
9 Arcadian Broad Dancer
10 Kevin Skinner Singing Guitarist

Footnotes

  • The judges could not decide whether to pass through either The Voices of Glory or The Fab Five as the judges' choice, so as a result, both advanced to the finals.

Round 2

The performance episode aired September 8, 2009, 2 hours.

The results episode aired September 9, 2009, 1 hour, with a guest appearance from the musical Jersey Boys.

Round 2 Elimination Table

Key X Buzzed out   Advanced to the finals.
Order Performer Act Description Buzzes
Hasselhoff Osbourne Morgan
1
Recycled Percussion Percussion Act
2
Lawrence Beamen Bass Singer
3
Erik and Rickie Dance Couple X
4
Jeffrey Ou Pianist X
5
Hairo Torres Breakdancer and contortionist
6
The EriAm Sisters Sister Singing Trio
7
Mario and Jenny Jugglers X
8
Drew Stevyns Singer
9
FootworKINGz Dancers X X
10
Bárbara Padilla Singer

Footnotes

  • As a result of there being no judges' choice the previous week of the semifinals, there was no judges' choice this week of competition, either.

Finals

The finale performances aired on Monday, September 14, 2009, 2 hours.

The finale results are scheduled to be aired on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 2 hours, and will include guest performances from Shakira, Rascal Flatts, cast members of Cirque Du Soleil, Leona Lewis, and runner-up of the third series of Britain's Got Talent, Susan Boyle.

Finals, Elimination Chart

Here is the chart for the finals of the fourth season of America's Got Talent.

Key   Winner.   Runner-Up.   Finished in Third Place.   Finished in the Top 5.
Finals, September 14-16, 2009
Order Contestant Performance Description Result
(September 16, 2009)
1 Voices of Glory Sibling singers; sang "Greatest Love of All" by Whitney Houston. TBA
2 Hairo Torres Contortionist dancer; danced to "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Rufus Wainwright and "Closer" by Ne-Yo. TBA
3 Lawrence Beamen Bass singer; sang "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" by Barry White. TBA
4 Bárbara Padilla Opera singer; sang "O Mio Babbino Caro" by Giacomo Puccini. TBA
5 Fab Five Sister cloggers; danced to "Circus" by Britney Spears. TBA
6 Texas Tenors Country–classical singers; sang "My Way" by Frank Sinatra. TBA
7 Drew Stevyns Singer (and guitarist); sang "I'll Stand By You" by The Pretenders. TBA
8 Grandma Lee Stand-up comedienne; performed a varied routine, picking on her children, her (fictional) ex-husband, and Piers Morgan. TBA
9 Kevin Skinner Country singer; sang "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith. TBA
10 Recycled Percussion Junkyard percussionists; played "Wipe Out" by The Surfaris. TBA

Round Chart

This is the list of the acts who passed through to the live rounds.

Italics indicate the act was a wild card.

Key   Quarterfinalist   Semifinalist   Finalist   Runner-up   Winner
Name Member(s) Genre Act Hometown Qtr. Final Semi. Final Position Reached
Bárbara Padilla (site) Bárbara Padilla (36) Singing Opera singer Houston,Texas 4 2 TBA
Drew Stevyns Drew Stevyns (26) Singing Singer (and guitarist) Sykesville, Maryland 4 2 TBA
Fab Five LaChere Vawdrey (35); Shaundalee Morgan (33); Ayrion Myers (31); Cambria Gibson (28); Veva Ahlstrom (24) Dancing Sister cloggers Morgan, Utah 2 1 TBA
Grandma Lee Lee Strong (75) Performing Stand-up comedienne Jacksonville, Florida 1 1 TBA
Hairo Torres Hairo Torres (23) Dancing Contortionist breakdancer Grants Pass, Oregon 3 2 TBA
Kevin Skinner Kevin Skinner (35) Singing Country singer Mayfield, Kentucky 1 1 TBA
Lawrence Beamen Lawrence Beamen (34) Singing Bass singer Walnut Creek, California 3 2 TBA
Recycled Percussion (site) Ryan Vezina; Justin Spencer; James "Jimmy" Magoon; Todd Griffin (22–39) Musical performance Junkyard percussionists (and other) Goffstown, New Hampshire 4 2 TBA
Texas Tenors Marcus Collins (34); JC Fisher (35); John Hagen (44) Singing Country–classical singers Houston, Texas 2 1 TBA
The Voices of Glory Michael Cole (16); Avery Cole (13); Nadia Cole (9) Singing Sibling singers Highland, New York 2 1 TBA
Acrodunk (Team Acrodunk) Jerry L. Burrell (45); Romale Daunte Crawford (23); Anthony Grant (27); Gregory T. Jerralds (25); Eddie Ray Johnson (24); Greg L. Mueller (32) Acrobatics Acrobatic basketball dunkers ("acrodunkers") Houston, Texas 1 1 Eliminated
Arcadian Broad Arcadian Broad (13) Dancing Dancer (and pianist) Orlando, Florida 1 1 Eliminated
Drew Thomas Magic (Drew Thomas Magic & Illusion) Drew Thomas (40); Rebecca Thomas; Erin Nicole Cline-Lead; Heather Specht Performing Magician and illusionist Orlando, Florida 1 1 Eliminated
EriAm Sisters Haben Abraham (12); Salina Abraham (14); Lianda Abraham (16) Singing Sister singers Seattle, Washington 4 2 Eliminated
Erik & Rickie Erik Linder (9); Rickie Taylor (8) Dancing Ballroom dancers Seattle, Washington 4 2 Eliminated
FootworKINGz (The Chicago FootworKINGz) Trevell Johnson (23); Kendall Larkin (18); Kenneth Livingston (18); Brandon Love (18); Eddie Martin (16); Christopher Thomas (24) Dancing Dancers Chicago, Illinois 3 2 Eliminated
Jeffrey Ou Jeffrey Ou (18) Classical Pianist Piano Performance Carrollton, Texas 3 2 Eliminated
Mario & Jenny Mario Ferreira (34); Jenny Ferreira (33) Performing Fire jugglers Las Vegas, Nevada 3 2 Eliminated
Paradizo Dance Dave Paris (37); Zoë Klein (29) Dancing Acrobatic dancers Brooklyn, New York 2 1 Eliminated
Tony Hoard & Rockin' Rory Tony Hoard (54); Rockin' Rory (or Rock-'n'-Roll Rory) Animal performing Canine flying disc thrower / catcher New Castle, Indiana 2 1 Eliminated
African High Flyers 24–35 Acrobatics Acrobats Orlando, Florida 4 Eliminated
Alizma Aleksandra Okapiec (23); Izabela Okapiec (23); Monika Okapiec (23) Musical performance Triplet violinists and singers Las Vegas, Nevada 2 Eliminated
Anthony & Matt (AM Project) Anthony Morigerato (24); Matt Lucas (22) Dancing; musical performance Tap dancer / guitarist New York, New York 4 Eliminated
Breaksk8 (site) 21–30 Dancing Roller skate dancers Kokomo, Indiana 1 Eliminated
Beale Street Flippers 20–26 Acrobatics Flippers Memphis, Tennessee 2 Eliminated
BRI Sabrina "Bri" Bernstein (17) Singing Singer (and pianist) Las Vegas, Nevada 3 Eliminated
Carol Loo Carol Loo (63) Dancing Dancer Jersey City, New Jersey 2 Eliminated
Charles DeWayne Charles DeWayne Dorsey, Jr. (21) Singer Singer (and pianist) La Verne, California 2 Eliminated in Judges' Choice
Coney Island Chris Chris Allison (42) Performing Stunt comedian Naugatuck, Connecticut 4 Eliminated
David Johnson David Johnson (30) Singing Comedic singer Renton, Washington 3 Eliminated
Diva League Shi-Queeta Lee; Jessica Spaulding; Akasha Cassadine; Banaka Deveraux; Mark'us Young; Kiera Turner; Derek Brown; Cheryl Brown; Byron Smith; Dominique Harvin; Rashad Dinkins (20–44) Dancing Drag dancers and lip-synchers Washington, DC 1 Eliminated
Eleisha Miller Eleisha Miller (8) Musical performance Singer and Pianist Amarillo, Texas 2 Eliminated
G Force Emily Gendics (12); Hannah Gendics (10); Olivia Gendics (8) Musical performance / singing Sister rock band Amherst, Ohio 3 Eliminated
Ishaara Shahil Patel; Sian Bentson; Nickesh Viswanathan; Shivani Mehta; Neeraj Kohirkar; Amlu Natesan; Anwesh Thakur; Priya Tanna; Prashant Shukla; Meghna Bhatter (18–23) Dancing Bollywood-style dancers Berkeley, California 4 Eliminated
Jay Mattioli Jay Mattioli (27) Performing Magician and illusionist Manassas, Virginia 3 Eliminated
Lake Houston Dance The Lake Houston Performing Arts Center members (9–14) Dancing Girl dancers Houston, Texas 1 Eliminated
Manuela Horn Manuela Horn (36) Singing Yodeler (and singer) Seattle, Washington 1 Eliminated
Marcus Terrell & The Serenades Marcus Terrell (22); others varied Singing Singer Kansas City, Missouri 3 Eliminated
Mia Boostrom Mia Boostrom (15) Singing Singer North Dighton, Massachusetts 4 Eliminated in Judges' Choice
Mosaic (site) Corwyn Hodge; Heath Burgett; John Henry Gibson II; Josh Huslig; Sean Gerrity; Troy Dolendo (30–34) Singing A capella singers Las Vegas, Nevada 1 Eliminated
Pam Martin's Top Dog Pam Martin (54); various dogs Animal performing Dancing dogs Garland, Texas 4 Eliminated
Pete Peterkin Pete Peterkin (54) Performing Impressionist Brooklyn, New York 2 Eliminated
Pixie Mystère 9–12 Dancing Contortionist dancers Cape May, New Jersey 3 Eliminated in Judges' Choice
Platt Brothers Boone Platt; Cheetah Platt; Cy Platt (22–27) Acrobatics Comedic acrobats San Diego, California 1 Eliminated
SQ Entertainment 19–32 Dancing Hip-hop dancers Boston, Massachusetts 2 Eliminated
The Lollipop Girls Alexandra; Celena; Janet; Jessica; Kyley; Lindy; Liza; Marisa (21–40) Dancing Burlesque dancers San Diego, California 4 Eliminated
Thia Megia Thialorei Lising "Thia" Megia (14) Singing Singer Redwood City, California 1 Eliminated in Judges' Choice
U4ria Dance Crew 16–23 Dancing Dancers Coral Springs, Florida 3 Eliminated

Ratings

US Ratings

Order Episode Rating Share Rating/Share
(18-49) 		Viewers
(millions) 		Rank (Night) (in # of viewers) Rank (Week) (in # of viewers)
1 "Auditions Episode 1" 6.8 12 3.3/10[33] 11.30 #1 #1
2 "Auditions Episode 2" 6.2 11 3.1/9[34] 10.39 #1 #3
3 "Auditions Episode 3" 7.5 13 3.7/11[35] 12.91 #1 #1
4 "Auditions Episode 4" 6.8 12 2.9/9 11.30 #2 #3
5 "Auditions Episode 5" 6.2 10 3.0/9[36] 10.43 #1 #2
6 "Auditions Episode 6" 6.9 12 3.3/10[37] 11.69 #1 #1
7 "Auditions Episode 7" 8.0[38] 13 3.6/10[39] 13.17 #2 #2
8 "Auditions Episode 8" 6.9 12 2.9/9[40] 11.38 #1 #4
9 "Auditions Episode 9" 8.2 14 3.4/10[41] 13.75 #1 #1[42]
10 "Auditions Episode 10/Susan Boyle Interview" 6.6 11 2.5/7[43] 11.26 #1 #2[42]
11 "Vegas Verdicts (Part 1)" 7.7 13 3.4/10[44] 12.76 #1 #1
12 "Vegas Verdicts (Part 2)" 6.4 11 2.8/8[45] 10.90 #1 #2
13 "Quarterfinals, Group 1" 7.7 14 3.6/11[46] 12.97 #1 #1
14 "Quarterfinals, Group 1 Results" 6.0 10 2.9/9[47] 10.68 #1 #2
15 "Quarterfinals, Group 2" 7.6 13 3.4/10 12.48 #1 #1
16 "Quarterfinals, Group 2 Results" 6.9 12 2.9/9 11.42 #1 #4
17 "Quarterfinals, Group 3" 7.0 12 2.9/9[48] 11.59 #1 #2
18 "Quarterfinals, Group 3 Results" 6.4 11 2.4/7[49] 10.29 #1 #4
19 "Quarterfinals, Group 4" 6.9 12 3.0/8 11.42 #1 #1
20 "Quarterfinals, Group 4 Results" 6.7 11 2.9/8 10.87 #1 #2
21 "Semifinals, Group 1" 7.5 13 3.2/9[50] 12.81 #1 #1
22 "Semifinals, Group 1 Results" 7.4 12 2.6/8[51] 12.39 #1 #2
23 "Semifinals, Group 2 " 7.1 12 2.9/8[52] 11.70 #1 TBA
24 "Semifinals, Group 2 Results" 6.0 9 2.1/5[53] 9.69 #1 TBA
25 "Final, Performances" 8.5 13 3.3/9[54] 13.84 #2 TBA
26 "Final, Results" TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Canadian ratings

Order Episode Viewers
(100'00s) 		Rank (Week)
1 "Auditions Episode 1" 6.77 #24[55]
2 "Auditions Episode 2" 6.71 #25
3 "Auditions Episode 3" 7.58 #20
5 "Auditions Episode 5" 8.52 #18
6 "Auditions Episode 6" 7.93 #24
7 "Auditions Episode 7" 9.00 #18
9 "Auditions Episode 9" 7.01 #28
11 & 12 "Vegas Verdicts" 7.08 #27
13 "Quarterfinals, Group 1" 8.36 #18
15 "Quarterfinals, Group 2" 6.68 #24
16 "Quarterfinals, Group 2 Results" 6.00 #27
17 "Quarterfinals, Group 3" 6.28 #27
21 "Semifinals, Group 1" 10.44 #18
22 "Semifinals, Group 1 Results" 8.84 #26
23 "Semifinals, Group 2" TBA TBA
24 "Semifinals, Group 2 Results" TBA TBA

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Preceded by
Season 3 (2008)
 America's Got Talent
Season 4 (2009) 		Succeeded by
Season 5 (2010)
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