Season 1 of America's Got Talent premiered on June 21, 2006 and concluded on August 17, 2006. Regis Philbin hosted, and Piers Morgan, David Hasselhoff, and Brandy Norwood were judges. The season's winner was Bianca Ryan.
Judging Panel
Piers Morgan | Brandy Norwood | David Hasselhoff |
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Host
Regis Philbin |
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Episodes
Main article: Season 1 Episodes
Acts
Main article: Season 1 Acts
Acts auditioned for the judges in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.
Auditions
Main article: Season 1 Auditions
Semifinals
Main article: Season 1 Semifinals
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"X" Vote |
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"✓" vote |
Week 1
Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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1. Taylor Ware | Yodeller | ![]() |
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Moved On |
2. All That | Male Clogging Dance Group | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
3. Kevin Johnson | Ventriloquist | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
4. Alexis Jordan | Singer | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
5. Vladik Miagkostoupov | Acrobatic Juggler | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
6. Shawn Ryan | Cabaret Singer | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
7. J.R. Johns & His Best Friends | Dancing Dog Act | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
8. Hoopalicious | Hula Hoop Dancer | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
9. Corina Brouder | Singing Harpist | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
10. The Millers | Singer & Musician Duo | ![]() |
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Moved On (JC) |
David gave Vladik Miagkostoupov a "✓" vote by mistake, and Piers gave Hoopalicious a "✓" vote by mistake, as detailed here.
Week 2
Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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1. Dave the Horn Guy | Horn Performer | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
2. Realis | Acrobatic Dancing Duo | ![]() |
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Moved On (JC) |
3. At Last | A-Capella Vocal Duo | ![]() |
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Moved On |
4. Natasha Le | Pianist | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
5. Vladimir Malachikhin | Hand Balancer | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
6. Bobby Badfingers | Finger Snapper | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
7. Sugar n' Spice | Vocal Dance Group | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
8. N'Versity | Vocal Group | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
9. Mark "The Knife" Faje | Knife-Throwing Comedian | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
10. Leonid the Magnificent | Contortionist | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
Week 3
Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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1. Team AcroDunk | Acrobatic Basketball Dunkers | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
2. Caitlyn Taylor Love | Singer | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
3. Sonia Lee | Electric Violinist | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
4. Elliot Zimet | Hip-hop Magician | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
5. Ten13 Concept | Punk Band | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
6. Rappin' Granny | Rapper | ![]() |
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Moved On (JC) |
7. Nathan Burton | Comic Magician | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
8. Bianca Ryan | Singer | ![]() |
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Moved On |
9. Kenny Shelton | Comic Juggler | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
10. Trey Knight's Stilt World | Stilt Performers | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
Week 4
Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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1. The Passing Zone | Comic Juggling Duo | ![]() |
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Moved On (JC) |
2. Celtic Spring | Irish Fiddlers & Dancers | ![]() |
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Moved On |
3. Sean and John | Tap Dancers | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
4. Lilia Stepanova | Contortionist | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
5. Dave Smith | Sideshow | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
6. Quick Change Artists | Quick Changers | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
7. George Komsky | Singer | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
8. Michelle L'amour | Burlesque Dancer | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
9. King Charles Troupe | Unicycle Stunt Troupe | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
10. Desperation Squad | Punk Rock Band | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
Wildcard Round
Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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1. Nathan Burton | Comic Magician | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
2. Bobby Badfingers | Finger Snapper | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
3. Jessica Sanchez | Singer | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
4. All That | Male Clogging Dance Group | ![]() |
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Moved On (JC) |
5. Corina Brouder | Singing Haprpist | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
6. Quick Change Artists | Quick Changers | ![]() |
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Moved On |
7. N'Versity | Vocal Group | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
8. Natasha Le | Pianist | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
9. Alexis Jordan | Singer | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
10. Leonid the Magnificent | Contortionist | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
Finals
Main article: Season 1 Finals
Symbol | Meaning |
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"X" Vote |
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"✓" vote |
Name | Act | Piers | Brandy | David | Result |
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1. At Last | A-Cappella Vocal Group | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
2. Quick Change Artists | Quick Changers | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
3. Rappin' Granny | Rapper | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
4. Bianca Ryan | Singer | ![]() |
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Winner |
5. All That | Male Clogging Dance Group | ![]() |
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2nd/3rd Place |
6. Taylor Ware | Yodeller | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
7. The Passing Zone | Comic Jugglers | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
8. Celtic Spring | Irish Fiddlers & Dancers | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
9. Realis | Acrobatic Dancers | ![]() |
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Eliminated |
10. The Millers | Singer & Musician Duo | ![]() |
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2nd/3rd Place |
Notable past contestants
- Jessica Sanchez, who auditioned in season 11 of American Idol, ended up in second place on May 23, 2012.
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