The Deliberations of Season 16 of America's Got Talent were aired on August 10, 2021. A total of 36 acts, including 5 Golden Buzzer acts from the auditions, proceeded to the Quarterfinals. This round was held at Simon Cowell’s house in Malibu.
Process[]
Serving as the middle round between the auditions and the live shows, The judges must deliberate off camera on which acts deserve a spot in the Quarterfinals out of the 150+ acts that were accepted by the judges in the Auditions. Only five minutes of the deliberations were televised.
Moved On[]
These acts are confirmed to be among the 36 (31 acts, not counting the 5 Golden Buzzers) that the judges put through to the Season 16 Quarterfinals.[1]
- 1aChord, Vocal Trio
- Aidan Bryant, Aerialist
- Anica, Singer
- Beyond Belief Dance Company, Dance Group
- Brooke Simpson, Singer
- Canine Stars, Dog Act
- Chapkidz, Dance Group
- Dokteuk Crew, Dance Crew
- Dustin Tavella, Magician
- Gangstagrass, Band
- Gina Brillon, Stand-up Comedienne
- Johnny Showcase, Band
- Josh Blue, Stand-up Comedian
- Kabir Singh, Stand-up Comedian
- Keith Apicary, Dancer
- Klek Entos, Magician
- Korean Soul, Band
- Madilyn Bailey, Singer
- Matt Johnson, Escape Artist
- Michael Winslow, Voicetramentalist
- Peter Antoniou, Mentalist
- Peter Rosalita, Singer
- Positive Impact Movement, Acrobatics Group
- Rialcris, Acrobat Trio
- Sethward, Novelty Act
- Shuffolution, Dance Group
- T.3, Vocal Trio
- The Curtis Family C-Notes, Band
- Tory Vagasy, Singer
- UniCircle Flow, Unicycle Group
Note: Gigi Deluxe & Devon were originally put through to the next round, however they revealed that they withdrew from the competition for unknown reasons.
America's Wildcard[]
As a twist for this season, America's Got Talent has brought back the Wildcard show [2] where 5 eliminated acts were brought back to compete for the final spot in the live shows.
- Dylan Zangwill, Singer and Keyboardist
- Matt Mauser, Singer
- Mike Goodwin, Stand-up Comedian
- Patrick Kun, Magician
- Storm Large, Singer
Withdrew[]
The following acts withdrew from the competition before or after the deliberations.
- Gigi Deluxe & Devon, Archer Duo [3](After progressing to quarterfinals)
- Nightbirde, Singer (Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer) [4]
- The Owl and The Pussycat, Trapeze Duo
Disqualified[]
- Ellariya and Karina, Balancing Duo
Eliminated[]
The following acts were seen on the shortlist of 150+ acts that the judge's deliberated on or announced through social media or other means that they were eliminated.
- Ray Singleton, Singer [5]
- Alexandra Cote, Dog Trainer
- Angela July, Singer and Harpist
- Bob's Dance Shop, Dance Crew
- Bini the Bunny, Animal Act
- Cam Bertrand, Stand-up Comedian
- Crashing Cali, Band
- Danila Bim, Aerialist
- Darrell Thorne, Novelty Act
Dylan Zangwill, Singer and Keyboardist- Dflex, Contortionist
- Donovan, Opera Singer
- Ehrlich, Multimedia Dancer
- Hiplet Ballerinas, Dance Group
- Femme Fatale, Dance Trio
- Gerald Kelly, Stand-up Comedian
- Hello Sister, Band
- Illya & Anastasia Strakhov, Acrobat Duo
- Jayy, Singer
- Jeki Yoo, Magician
- Jesus Ramos, Singer
- Joel Claudio, Baton Twirler
- JONIO, Magician
- JW’s Inspirational Singers of NYC, Choir
- Kevin Micoud, Mentalist
- Kyle Marlett, Magician
- Lea Hinz, Aerialist
- Les Beaux Frères, Novelty Act
- Lil Hunter Kelly, Stand-up Comedian
- Macey Mac, Singer
Matt Mauser, Singer- Medhat Mamdouh, Beatboxer and Flautist
- Michael & Angelina Novikova, Dance Duo
- Mike Hammer, Magician
Mike Goodwin, Stand-up Comedian- Mitch Burrow, Stand-up Comedian
- MJ, Hula Hoop Artist
- Mr. O, Hula Hooper
- Nicolina, Singer
- Pam & Casper, Singer and Singing Dog
- Pasha and Aliona, Illusionist/Dance Duo
Patrick Kun, Magician- Pizza Man Nick Diesslin, Pizza Dough Juggler
- Preston Lyford, Magician
- Roman Kricheli, Contortionist
- Roy and Judith, Dance Duo
- Sam The (Unknown), Novelty Act
- Sarah Potenza, Singer
- Sergio Paolo, Juggler
Storm Large, Singer- Slinky Josh , Slinky Act
- Stu & Phil, Duo Act
- Taffy Jaffe, Stand-up Comedienne
- Tee Tee Soul, Singer
- Temple London, Martial Artist Duo
- The Amazing Shoji, Magician
- Gabriella Laberge, Violinist and Singer
- Thomas Evans, Jump Roper
- Scarlett Business, Drag Contortionist
- The Other Direction, Band
- The Poptimystics, Puppet Group
- The Sklar Brothers, Stand-up Comedy Duo
- Today, Vocal Trio
- Trigg Watson, Magician
- Vertical Flow, Pole Dance Group
- CZN, Vocal trio
- Zac Taylor, Singer
Did Not Appear[]
The following acts were not seen on the shortlist of 150+ acts that the judges deliberated on. Some acts were cut before the deliberations, some had only intended to perform once for the judges and others' outcomes are unknown and some may have been on the table but unseen and cut by the judges.
- Breez Carver, Dancer
- Guapacharros, Dance Group
- Gene & Isabella, Dance Duo
- Savannah Robertson, Singer
- Anna McNulty, Contortionist
- Lewberger, Singing Comedy Group
- KIDJAY, Rapper
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 deliberations and advance straight to the Quarterfinals.
Moved On:
- Northwell Health Nurse Choir, Choir (Howie Mandel's Golden Buzzer)
- World Taekwondo Demonstration Team, Martial Arts Group (Terry Crews' Golden Buzzer)
- Léa Kyle, Magician (Heidi Klum's Golden Buzzer)
- Jimmie Herrod, Singer (Sofia Vergara's Golden Buzzer)
- Victory Brinker, Opera Singer (Golden Buzzer)
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