The auditions of Season 11 of America's Got Talent aired from May 31, 2016 to July 5, 2016, with a recap episode on July 6, 2016. A total of at least 149 acts auditioned. At least 106 acts proceeded to the Judge Cuts, and at least 31 acts were rejected.
Process[]
Each act that performed in front of the judges was given 90 seconds to demonstrate their talents for the four judges. If an act received at least three "Yes" votes from the judges, they were accepted to the next round. Otherwise, they were eliminated from the competition. If one of the judges hits the Golden Buzzer on one of the acts, that act will be sent straight to the Quarterfinals.
Episode 1101[]
Main article: Episode 1101
Accepted:
- Nathan Bockstahler, Comedian
- José and Carrie, Dog Act
- The Clairvoyants, Mentalist Duo
- Linkin' Bridge, Vocal Group
- Trio Grace, Acrobat Trio
- Hara, Magician
- Charles and Rose, Singer and Dancer
- Tape Face, Mime
- Ryan Stock and AmberLynn, Sideshow Duo
- Noelle Bean, Singer and Guitarist
- Laura Bretan, Opera Singer (Mel B's Golden Buzzer)
Rejected:
- The Spice Gurlz, Spice Girls Impersonators
- Rose, Martial Artist
- Michael Rayner, Novelty Act
- The Wake, Vocal Trio
- Mr. Splat, Novelty Act
Episode 1102[]
Main article: Episode 1102
Accepted:
- Alla and Daniel, Ballroom Duo
- Jonathan Nosan, Contortionist
- Musicality, Vocal Group
- Les Bunheads, Comedy Ballet Duo
- Edgar, Family Band
- Gary Sladek, Daredevil
- Malevo, Malambo Group
- D.J. Demers, Comedian
- John Hetlinger, Singer
- Mason Bumba, Martial Artist
- Tia Simone, Singer
- Jon Call, Anabolic Acrobat
- Elevenplay, Dance Group
- Grace VanderWaal, Singer and Ukulelist (Howie Mandel's Golden Buzzer)
Rejected:
- Master Ken & Todd Woodland, Comedy Duo
- Violin Monster, Violinist
- Tita Begashaw, Laughter Coach
- Danny Palumbo, Comedian
Episode 1103[]
Main article: Episode 1103
Accepted:
- Good Girl, Vocal Group
- Youngster, Dance Group
- DesiHoppers, Dance Group
- Miniotics, Dance Group
- The John Rothman Dancers, Dance Group
- Russian Bar Trio, Russian Bar Trio
- Kadie Lynn, Singer and Guitarist
- Duo Guerrero, Highwire Duo
- OneVoice, A Cappella Group
- Josh Waldron, Comedian
- Al Ducharme, Comedian
- Lori Mae Hernandez, Comedian
- Miranda Cunha, Singer
- Marian Mulock, Singer and Keyboardist
- Viktor Kee, Juggler
- Sal Valentinetti, Jazz Singer (Heidi Klum's Golden Buzzer)
Rejected:
- Diane Bannard, Hula Hoop Artist
- Classy Dolly, Singer and Singing Dog
- Miss Fuego the Phoenix, Singer
- Step's Junk Funk, Percussion Duo
- Opera Queens, Opera Duo
Episode 1104[]
Main article: Episode 1104
Accepted:
- Deadly Games, Knife Throwing Duo
- Elias & Zion Phoenix, Pianist Duo
- The Finest Family, DJ and Dance Group
- Parker Garrison, Dancer
- Axel Perez, Balancing Acrobat
- Cinematic Pop, Classical Pop Band
- Jayna Brown, Singer
- Sos and Victoria, Quick Change Duo
- Jon Dorenbos, Magician
- Vello Vaher, Contortionist
- Ronee, Singer
- The Baron of the Universe, Sideshow Performer
- Julia Scotti, Comedian
- Calysta Bevier, Singer (Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer)
Rejected:
- Banned Bookies, Novelty Act
- Benny & Brandon, Dance Duo
- Larkin Dancers, Dance Group
- Robert Drlicka, Complimenter
- Juzang, Vocal Trio
- Will Jay, Singer and Pianist
- Danielle Yother, Singer and Guitarist
- The Four Squeezins, Novelty Act
- Jolie & Lester, Novelty Act
- Wild Bill Firehands, Novelty Act
- Chris "The Duchess" Walton, Singer
Episode 1105[]
Main article: Episode 1105
Accepted:
- Ryan Beard, Comedy Singer and Pianist
- Kadan Bart Rockett, Magician
- Patrick and Ginger, Dog Act
- The Gloryland Pastors Choir, Gospel Choir
- Raii and Whitney Smith, Vocal Duo
- Quatuor Stomp, Comedy Acrobat Group
- The Flying Morgans, Circus Group
- ThroWings, Trapeze Duo
- Dan Meyer, Sword Swallower
- Southern Dance Academy, Clogging Group
- Bob and Trish, Juggling Duo
- Brennley Brown, Singer
- Sofie Dossi, Contortionist
- The Brat Pack, Dance Group
- Jumpers in Command, Jump Rope Group
- Christopher, Dancer
- Brian Justin Crum, Pop Singer
Rejected:
- Namsini, Magician
- Adam Flowers, Magician
- Leigh Hotz - Wizard of Fun, Escape Artist
- The Surrealists, Snake Act
- Dogs and Ducks Have You Heard, Animal Act
- The Jolly Cat, Singer
- Richie Esposito, Clown
- Naader Reda, Extreme Eater
- Nicholas Stoeberl, Tongue Painter
Episode 1106[]
Main article: Episode 1106
Accepted:
- Cody Carter, Baton Twirler
- Ilan & Josh, Beatboxer Duo
- Flip, Dance Group
- Outlawz, Dance Group
- Daniel Joyner, Singer
- Jon Bernhardt, Thereminist
- Sila Sveta, Videomapping Act
- Moya Angela, Singer
- The Passing Zone, Juggling Duo
- Steven Brundage, Magician
- The Zeman Duo, Rollerblade Duo
- Adam Grabowski, Comedian
- Skylar Katz, Rapper
- RL Bell, Singer
- Dorothy Williams, Burlesque Dancer (Nick Cannon's Golden Buzzer)
Rejected:
- Jackie Lee, Singer
- Sam Amos, Rumpologist
- Emily Graetz, Throat Singer
- Just Us, Vocal Group
Unknown:
- The Prodigy Dance Crew, Dance Group
- Funky Wunks, Dance Group
Other (Untelevised Auditions)[]
- Acrobatic Musical Magic, Acrobats
- Andreas Gapinski, Novelty Harpist
- Armando Anto, Comedian & Violinist
- Ary Hill, Singer and Guitarist
- Avonlea Martin, Singer and Pianist
- Blake Vogt, Magician
- Brandy Goddard, Novelty Act
- Brian Spotts, Egg Balancer
- Bud Jeffries, Strongman (Passed away in 2022)
- Campbell Walker Fields, Singer and Pianist
- Carter & Abby, Dance Duo
- Cecile & Mighty, Magicians
- Charlie Plaçais, Aerialist
- Chris Funk, Magician
- Cory Kahaney, Comedian
- Dancing Kevin, Dancer
- Dave Siegel, Comedian
- Dominique Dy, Singer and Pianist
- Duo Silliau, Aerial Duo
- Erik Cavanaugh, Ballet Dancer
- ExtravaDance & Tumble, Tap Dancing & Tumbling Group
- House of Lewis, Vocal Group
- Ian Stewart, Danger Act
- John Ferraro, Danger Act
- Julian Davis and The Hayburners, Bluegrass Band
- Kayla Smith, Singer
- Kevin Smith Kirkwood, Drag Act
- Kyshona, Singer
- Lady Dee Dee Wilson, Singer
- Madison Watkins, Singer
- Maki Mae, Violinist
- Matlock Wyman, Juggler
- Oksana Grishina, Dancer
- Paul Adrian, Singer
- Philippe and Marie-Lee, Acrobat Duo
- Rory Freeman, Dancer
- Rusty Cage, Musician
- Sammy Cortino, Magician
- Sam Morril, Comedian
- Sean, Pianist
- Shane and Shannon Jensen, Ballroom Duo
- The Amazing Armando, Magician
- The Boobé Sisters, Comedic Singing Group
- The Hollywood Bug Guys, Violinist Duo
- Tim Patch, Novelty Painter
- Zach Sherwin, Rapper
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