The Semifinals of Season 11 of America's Got Talent aired from August 30, 2016 to September 7, 2016. A total of 22 acts performed. 10 acts proceeded to the Finals, and 12 acts were eliminated.
- Italics indicate that the act was either chosen to move on or eliminated in the Judges' Choice, which means they finished in either 5th or 6th in America's Vote.
Process
11 acts performed each week over two weeks. Each week, 5 acts moved onto the Finals.
Week 1
Main articles: Episode 1117 and Episode 1118
Moved On:
- 1. Sal Valentinetti, Jazz Singer
- 7. Tape Face, Mime (Dunkin' Save)
- 8. Jon Dorenbos, Magician
- 9. Grace VanderWaal, Singer/Ukulelist
- 11. Laura Bretan, Opera Singer
Eliminated:
- 2. Blake Vogt, Magician
- 3. Edgar, Family Band
- 4. Lori Mae Hernandez, Stand-up Comedienne
- 5. Musicality, Vocal Group
- 6. Deadly Games, Knife Thrower Duo
- 10. Malevo, Malambo Group
Week 2
Main articles: Episode 1119 and Episode 1120
Moved On:
- 4. Viktor Kee, Juggler
- 5. Linkin' Bridge, Vocal Group
- 9. Sofie Dossi, Contortionist/Aerialist (Dunkin' Save)
- 10. The Clairvoyants, Mentalist Duo
- 11. Brian Justin Crum, Pop Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. Jayna Brown, Singer
- 2. Kadan Bart Rockett, Magician
- 3. Kadie Lynn, Singer/Guitarist
- 6. The Passing Zone, Comedy Juggler Duo
- 7. Calysta Bevier, Singer
- 8. Steven Brundage, Magician
Trivia
- During the first semifinal results show, Nick Cannon said there was only 1% difference between the Dunkin' Save acts in America's vote. Less than 200 Dunkin' Save votes separated Tape Face and Laura Bretan.
- During the second semifinal results show, Nick Cannon said the second semifinals had the biggest vote in the history of the show.
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