The sixteenth episode of Season 16, and the three hundred and eighty-second episode of America's Got Talent overall, aired on September 1, 2021. It was the first of two Semifinals results episodes and took place in the Dolby Theatre. 5 acts proceeded to the Finals, and 6 acts were eliminated.
Contents
Groupings
| Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Moved On | |
| Eliminated | |
| AGT Save |
| Group 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
 Beyond Belief Dance Company Dance Group |
 Gina Brillon Stand-Up Comedienne |
 Tory Vagasy Singer |
| Group 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
 Aidan Bryant Aerialist |
 Korean Soul Band |
 Madilyn Bailey Singer and Pianist |
| Group 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
 Dustin Tavella Magician |
 Peter Rosalita Singer | |
| Group 4 (AGT Save) | ||
|---|---|---|
 Jimmie Herrod Singer |
 Michael Winslow Voicetramentalist |
 World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Martial Arts Group |
Judges' Choice
| Name | Image | Act | Howie | Heidi | Sofia | Simon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Winslow |
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Voicetramentalist | ||||
| World Taekwondo Demonstration Team |
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Martial Arts Group | 
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*Due to the unanimous vote for World Taekwondo Demonstration Team, Howie's vote was not needed.
Results
Moved On
Gina Brillon Stand-Up Comedienne |
Aidan Bryant Aerialist |
Dustin Tavella Magician |
Jimmie Herrod Singer |
World Taekwondo Demonstration Team Martial Arts Group |
Eliminated
Beyond Belief Dance Company Dance Group |
Tory Vagasy Singer |
Korean Soul Band |
Madilyn Bailey Singer and Pianist |
Peter Rosalita Singer |
Michael Winslow Voicetramentalist |
Guest Performers
 Preacher Lawson Stand-Up Comedian |
Trivia
- This is first time since Season 13 that a magician has made the finals of America's Got Talent
- This is the first time in America's Got Talent that more than 1 Golden Buzzer Act had made the Instant Save with both Jimmie Herrod and World Taekwondo Demonstration Team being put in the save.
- This is the first time since Laura Bretan in Season 11 the act that performed last in a semi-final episode was put in the save.
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