Season 15 Judge Cuts

The Judge Cuts of Season 15 of America's Got Talent were aired on July 28, 2020. A total of 10 acts performed. 39 acts, along with 5 Golden Buzzer acts from the auditions, proceeded to the Quarterfinals, and 28 acts were rejected. The final outcome of 5 acts are unknown.

Process[]

The Judge Cuts round will return for its sixth year. However, the regular format was changed around a lot.

Serving as the middle round between the auditions and the live shows, 60 acts were pulled from the 100+ acts that were accepted by the judges in the Auditions. Similar to the Vegas Round or Judgment Week of previous seasons, some acts will advance to the Quarterfinals without performing. 10 acts performed for 5 spots in the Quarterfinals.

Eliminated without Performing[]

4 acts were sent home by the judges without performing again.

Jennifer and Daiquiri, Dog Act
Muy Moi Show, Danger Act
Broken Roots, Vocal Duo
Ashley Marina, Singer

Untelevised:

Crystal Powell, Comedian
Elijah, Cellist
Amanda LaCount, Dancer
Chicken Scratch Sam, Comedian
Wesley Williams, Unicyclist
Florian Sainvet, Magician
John Hastings, Comedian
Jesse Kramer, Singer and Guitarist
Chris & Syd, Singer and Singing Dog
The JD Marching Band, Marching Band
Marty Ross, Comedian
Olox, Throat Singing Duo
Emerald Gordon Wulf, Contortionist
The Hurd Family, Dance Group
Xtreme Dance Force, Dance Group
Chef Boy Bonez, Rapper
Erin McCarthy, Opera Singer

Moved On without Performing[]

34 acts were deemed so talented by the judges that the judges sent them straight to the Quarterfinals without performing again. Some acts were announced after the Judge Cuts episode.

Celina, Singer
Malik DOPE, Drummer
Dance Town Family, Dance Group
Kameron Ross, Singer
Kelvin Dukes, Singer
Feng E, Ukulelist
Spyros Bros, Diabolo Duo
Annie Jones, Singer
Daneliya Tuleshova, Singer
BAD Salsa, Salsa Duo
Bello Sisters, Acrobat Trio
Thomas Day, Singer
Noah Epps, Dancer
Double Dragon, Vocal Duo
Alan Silva, Aerialist
Brett Loudermilk, Sword Swallower
Alex Hooper, Comedian
Usama Siddiquee, Comedian
Michael Yo, Comedian
BONAVEGA, Singer
Pork Chop Revue, Pig Act
Vincent Marcus, Impressionist
Archie Williams, Singer

Untelevised:

Alexis Brownley & The Puppy Pals, Dog Act
CA Wildcats, Cheerleading Group
Kenadi Dodds, Singer
Lightwave Theatre Company, Multimedia Act
Bonebreakers, Dance Group
Divas and Drummers of Compton, Dance and Percussion Group
Sheldon Riley, Singer
The Shape, Dance Group
Frenchie Babyy, Contortionist Dancer
Bello & Annaliese Nock, Daredevil Duo
Resound, Vocal Trio

Episode 1508[]

Main article: Episode 1508

10 acts participated, and 5 acts moved on.

Moved On:

1. Simon and Maria, Salsa Duo
3. Max Major, Magician
4. Shaquira McGrath, Singer
7. Nolan Neal, Singer and Guitarist
10. Jonathan Goodwin, Daredevil

Eliminated:

2. Craig Reid, Hula Hoop Artist
5. Ty Barnett, Comedian
6. Brothers Gage, Harmonica Duo
8. Ryan Tricks, Magician
9. The Ninja Twins, Dance Duo

Withdrew[]

The following acts withdrew from the competition before or during the Judge Cuts.

Lewis Shilvock, Dancer
LILIAC, Band
Shevon Nieto, Singer [1]
Siena Uremovic, Dancer
Luca Di Stefano, Singer
Shakir & Rihan, Dance Duo
Winston, Magician
The Demented Brothers, Magicians
Jacob Velazquez, Pianist and Drummer

Did Not Appear[]

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, others withdrew for personal reasons, and others' outcomes are unknown.

Art Acro, Acrobat Duo
John Sevier Austin, Singer
Tommy Socks, Dancer

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.