Season 11 Judge Cuts

The Judge Cuts of Season 11 of America's Got Talent aired from from July 12, 2016 to July 20, 2016. A total of 80 acts performed. 28 acts, along with 5 Golden Buzzer acts from the auditions, proceeded to the Quarterfinals, and 52 acts were rejected.

Process
The Judge Cuts rounds returns for its second year after its introduction in Season 10. Serving as the middle round between the auditions and the live shows, the Judge Cuts takes place over four days. Every day, 20 acts performed with only 7 moving on to the Quarterfinals.

New to the season was the inclusion of guest judges. Joining the main judging panel were four judges, one each week, invited by a separate judge. While each regular judge was given a normal buzzer, each guest had only a Golden Buzzer he could press to send an act to the live shows without further deliberation as one of the 7 acts.

Week 1
Main article: Episode 1107

Ne-Yo served as a guest judge. 20 acts participated, and 7 acts moved on.

Moved On:
 * 1. Hara, Magician
 * 3. Edgar, Family Band
 * 8. Lori Mae Hernandez, Stand-up Comedienne
 * 12. Jon Dorenbos, Magician (Ne-Yo's Golden Buzzer)
 * 13. The Passing Zone, Comedy Knife Thrower Duo
 * 16. Ronee Martin, Singer
 * 20. Linkin' Bridge, Vocal Group

Eliminated:
 * 2. Philippe and Marie-Lee, Acrobatic Dance Duo
 * 4. Miniotics, Dance Crew
 * 5. Jumpers in Command, Jump Rope Group
 * 6. Christopher, Novelty Dancer
 * 7. Brennley Brown, Singer
 * 9. John Ferraro, Danger Act
 * 10. Jon Call, Anabolic Acrobat
 * 11. Duo Guerrero, Highwire Duo
 * 14. Julian Davis and The Hayburners, Bluegrass Band
 * 15. Raii and Whitney Smith, Vocal Duo
 * 17. Cory Kahaney, Stand-up Comedienne
 * 18. Axel Perez, Balancing Acrobat
 * 19. Rory Freeman, Dancer

Week 2
Main article: Episode 1108

Reba McEntire served as a guest judge. 20 acts participated, and 7 acts moved on.

Moved On:
 * 1. Kadie Lynn Roberson, Singer/Guitarist
 * 2. Vello Vaher, Acrobat/Contortionist
 * 7. Sofie Dossi, Contortionist/Aerialist (Reba's Golden Buzzer)
 * 8. Moya Angela, Singer
 * 12. Kadan Bart Rockett, Magician
 * 14. Julia Scotti, Stand-up Comedienne
 * 20. Deadly Games, Knife Thrower Duo

Eliminated:
 * 3. House of Lewis, Hip-Hop Group
 * 4. Zach Sherwin, Comedian/Rapper
 * 5. Skylar Katz, Rapper
 * 6. Erik Cavanaugh, Ballet Dancer
 * 9. Parker Garrison, Contemporary Dancer
 * 10. Youngster, Hip-Hop Dance Crew
 * 11. Cody Carter, Baton Twirler
 * 13. Adam Grabowski, Stand-up Comedian
 * 15. OneVoice, A Cappella Group
 * 16. RL Bell, Jazz Singer
 * 17. Cecile & Mighty, Magician Duo
 * 18. Steven Brundage, Magician
 * 19. Gary Sladek, Trampolinist

Week 3
Main article: Episode 1109

George Lopez served as a guest judge. 20 acts participated, and 7 acts moved on.

Moved On:
 * 2. Daniel Joyner, Singer
 * 5. Blake Vogt, Magician
 * 6. Alla and Daniel Novikov, Ballroom Dancer Duo
 * 9. Tape Face, Mime
 * 14. Malevo, Malambo Group (George's Golden Buzzer)
 * 16. Ryan Stock & AmberLynn, Sideshow Duo
 * 20. Brian Justin Crum, Pop Singer

Eliminated:
 * 1. José and Carrie, Dancing Dog Duo
 * 3. Ilan & Josh, Beatboxer Duo
 * 4. The Finest Family, DJ and Breakdance Crew
 * 7. Charles & Rose, Singer and Dancer
 * 8. Mason Bumba, Martial Artist
 * 10. Good Girl, R&B Vocal Group
 * 11. Dominique Dy, Singer/Pianist
 * 12. Madison Watkins, Singer
 * 13. Charlie Plaçais, Aerialist
 * 15. Ian Stewart, Crossbow Sharpshooter
 * 17. Al Ducharme, Stand-up Comedian
 * 18. Ryan Beard, Comedic Singer/Pianist
 * 19. Sam Morril, Stand-Up Comedian

Week 4
Main article: Episode 1110

Louis Tomlinson served as a guest judge. 20 acts participated, and 7 acts moved on.

Moved On:
 * 8. Jayna Brown, Singer (Louis's Golden Buzzer)

Eliminated:
 * 13. Jon Bernhardt, Thereminist
 * 15. The Amazing Armando, Magician

To Be Determined
 * 1. ThroWings, Acrobat Duo
 * 2. Campbell Walker Fields, Singer/Pianist
 * 3. Flip, Dance Group
 * 4. Shane & Shannon Jensen, Ballroom Dancer Duo
 * 5. Outlawz, Hip-Hop Dance Crew
 * 6. Ary Hill, Singer/Guitarist
 * 7. Avonlea, Singer/Pianist
 * 9. John Hetlinger, Singer
 * 10. Nathan Bockstahler, Stand-up Comedian
 * 11. Viktor Kee, Juggler
 * 12. Sos & Victoria Petrosyan, Quick Change Duo
 * 14. Jonathan Nosan, Contortionist
 * 16. Musicality, Vocal Group
 * 17. Oksana Grishina, Dancer
 * 18. Mika Nieminen, Sideshow Performer
 * 19.
 * 20.

To Perform:
 * D.J. Demers, Stand up Comedian
 * The Clairvoyants, Mentalist Duo

To Be Determined
The following acts were not seen in the competition after their auditions. Some acts were cut before the Judge Cuts, some had only intended to perform once for the judges, and others withdrew for personal reasons. Some may also be later revealed to progress straight to the Quarterfinals as four acts did in Season 10.


 * Trio Grace, Acrobat Trio
 * Noelle Bean, Singer/Guitarist
 * Les Bunheads, Comedy Ballet Duo
 * Tia Simone, Singer
 * Elevenplay, Dance Group
 * DesiHoppers, Indian Hip-Hop Dance Crew
 * The John Rothman Dancers, Dance Group
 * Russian Bar Trio, Russian Bar Trio
 * Josh Waldron, Stand-up Comedian
 * Miranda Cunha, Singer/Burlesque Dancer
 * Marian Mulock, Singer/Keyboardist
 * Elias & Zion Phoenix, Pianist Duo
 * Cinematic Pop, Classical Pop Band
 * Patrick and Ginger, Dog Act
 * The Gloryland Pastors Choir, Gospel Choir
 * Quatuor Stomp, Comedy Acrobat Group
 * Dan Meyer, Sword Swallower
 * Southern Dance Academy, Clogging Group
 * Bob and Trish, Juggler Duo
 * The Brat Pack, Hip-Hop Dance Crew
 * Sila Sveta, Videomapping Dance Duo
 * The Zeman Duo, Extreme Roller-Skating Duo

Audition Golden Buzzer Acts
The following acts were given the Golden Buzzer during the audition round; as a result they were allowed to skip the Judge Cuts and advance straight to the Quarterfinals.

Moved On:
 * Laura Bretan, Opera Singer
 * Grace VanderWaal, Singer/Ukulelist
 * Sal Valentinetti, Jazz Singer
 * Calysta Bevier, Singer
 * Dorothy Williams, Burlesque Dancer