The Semifinals of Season 1 of America's Got Talent took place from July 12, 2006 to August 10, 2006, in Hollywood. A total of 58 acts participated. Only 41 acts actually performed, 9 of those acts twice in the Semifinals. 10 acts proceeded to the Finals, and 48 acts were eliminated.
Strikethroughsindicate that the act was chosen to return for the Wild Card Show.
Process[]
58 of the 61 acts that passed through the audition round and thus were eligible for the Semifinals were split into 4 groups, 2 with 15 acts and 2 with 14 acts. Each week, only 10 of the acts in each group performed; the 4 or 5 other acts were eliminated without performing.
Each week, the judges (Piers Morgan, Brandy Norwood, and David Hasselhoff) chose one act at the end of the performance night to move on to the Finals. The act with the most viewer votes would also move on to the Finals. Whichever act came in 2nd place with the viewers was guaranteed a spot in the Wild Card Round, where two previously eliminated acts could be voted into the Finals.
Summary[]
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Wild Card |
Week 1[]
Main articles: Episode 104 and Episode 105
Moved On:
- 1. Taylor Ware, Yodeller (Viewers' 1st)
- 10. The Millers, Vocal Duo (Judges' Choice)
Eliminated:
- 2.
All That!, Clogging Group(Viewers' 2nd) - 3. Kevin Johnson, Ventriloquist
- 4.
Alexis Jordan, Singer - 5. Vladik, Juggler
- 6. Shawn Ryan, Singer
- 7. J.R. Johns & His Best Friends, Dog Act
- 8. Hoopalicious, Hula Hoop Dancer
- 9.
Corina Brouder, Singer and Harpist
Eliminated without Performing:
- Andy Chitanga, Dancer
- Bernie Barker, Stripper
- Hell If I Know, Band
Jessica Sanchez, Singer- The Players Club, Dance Group
Week 2[]
Main articles: Episode 106 and Episode 107
Moved On:
Eliminated:
- 1. Dave the Horn Guy, Horn Performer
- 4.
Natasha Le, Pianist(Viewers' 2nd) - 5. Vladimir, Hand Balancer
- 6.
Bobby Badfingers, Finger Snapper - 7. Sugar-N-Spice, Vocal Group
- 8.
N'Versity, Vocal Trio - 9. Mark The Knife, Danger Act
- 10.
Leonid the Magnificent, Novelty Act
Eliminated without Performing:
- Clarence Donaldson, Singer
- K Turbo, Dancer
- PBM, Band
- Rabbi Baptiste, Singer
- The Hemphill Kids, Vocal Group
Week 3[]
Main articles: Episode 108 and Episode 109
Moved On:
- 6. Rappin' Granny, Rapper (Judges' Choice)
- 8. Bianca Ryan, Singer (Viewers' 1st)
Eliminated:
- 1. Team AcroDunk, Basketball Dunking Group
- 2. Caitlyn Taylor Love, Singer
- 3. Sonia Lee, Electric Violinist
- 4. Elliot Zimet, Magician
- 5. Ten13Concept, Band
- 7.
Nathan Burton, Magician(Viewers' 2nd) - 9. Kenny Shelton, Juggler
- 10. Trey Knight's Stilt World, Stilt Group
Eliminated without Performing:
- Billy Januario, Singer
- Chadwick, Band
- Jesschelle, Singer
- Marla and Michelle
Week 4[]
Main articles: Episode 110 and Episode 111
Moved On:
- 1. Jon & Owen - The Passing Zone, Juggling Duo (Judges' Choice)
- 2. Celtic Spring, Fiddle Band (Viewers' 1st)
Eliminated:
- 3. Sean and John, Tap Dancers
- 4. Lilia Stepanova, Contortionist
- 5. Dave Smith One Man Sideshow, Sideshow Performer
- 6.
David & Dania - Quick Change, Quick Change Duo(Viewers' 2nd) - 7. George Kelly, Singer
- 8. Michelle L'amour, Burlesque Dancer
- 9. King Charles Troupe, Unicycle Group
- 10. Desperation Squad, Band
Eliminated without Performing:
- Aaron Burr, Tap Dancer
- Conrad Wright, Singer
- Daniel Colin, Violinist
- Ivan Pecel, Juggler
Wild Card[]
Main articles: Episode 112 and Episode 113
The Wild Card of Season 1 of America's Got Talent took place from August 9, 2006 to August 10, 2006, in Hollywood. A total of 10 acts that were previously eliminated in the Semifinals participated in the Wild Card. 2 acts proceeded to the Finals, and 8 acts were eliminated. (W# = Initial Week, V2 = Viewers' 2nd, WC = Wild Card)
Moved On:
- 4. All That!, Clogging Group (W1 V2, WC Judges' Choice)
- 6. David & Dania - Quick Change, Quick Change Duo (W4 V2, WC Viewers' 1st)
Eliminated:
- 1. Nathan Burton, Magician (W3 V2, WC Viewers' 2nd)
- 2. Bobby Badfingers, Finger Snapper (W2 Piers's Choice)
- 3. Jessica Sanchez, Singer (W1 Brandy's Choice)
- 5. Corina Brouder, Singer and Harpist (W1 David's Choice)
- 7. N'Versity, Vocal Trio (W2 Piers's Choice)
- 8. Natasha Le, Pianist (W2 V2)
- 9. Alexis Jordan, Singer (W1 Brandy's Choice)
- 10. Leonid the Magnificent, Novelty Act (W2 David's Choice)
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