The Finals of Season 5 of America's Got Talent took place from September 7, 2010 to September 15, 2010, in Hollywood. A total of 10 acts participated in the Top 10. 4 acts proceeded to the Final 4. Michael Grimm won the season, with Jackie Evancho, Fighting Gravity, and Prince Poppycock placing second, third, and fourth respectively.
Top 10
Main articles: Episode 529 and Episode 530
Moved On:
- 6. Fighting Gravity, Blacklight Dance Group
- 7. Michael Grimm, Singer
- 9. Prince Poppycock, Opera Singer
- 10. Jackie Evancho, Opera Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. Studio One Young Beast Society, Dance Group
- 2. Christina & Ali, Vocal Duo
- 3. Jeremy Vanschoonhoven, Stunt Biker
- 4. Taylor Mathews, Singer/Guitarist
- 5. Anna and Patryk, Ballroom Dancer Duo
- 8. Michael Grasso, Magician
Final 4
Main article: Episode 531
- 1. Prince Poppycock, Opera Singer
- 2. Michael Grimm, Singer/Guitarist
- 3. Jackie Evancho, Opera Singer
- 4. Fighting Gravity, Blacklight Dance Group
Guest Variety Performers
Introduced as the "hottest variety acts from America's Got Talent 2010," six eliminated acts made a re-appearance on the Final 4 episode on September 14, 2010 performing together.
- Anna and Patryk, Ballroom Dancer
- Harmonica Pierre, Harmonica Player
- Haspop, Dancer
- Michael Grasso, Magician
- Michael Lipari & Ashleigh Dejon, Aerialists
- Studio One Young Beast Society, Dance Group
Audition All Stars
The Audition All Stars were 10 acts eliminated early in the competition who were considered either "humorous" or "terrible" acts. All ten of them performed "I Gotta Feeling" together in the Finale.
- Chalé, Singer
- Clownvis, Singer and Impressionist
- Evan Berst, Dancer
- Fafo, Dancer
- Jenna Adora Somar, Singer
- Jimmy Dinh, Stand-up Comedian
- Jonathan Timpanelli, Eyebrow Dancer
- Ms. Donna, Samoan Knife Twirler
- No Shade, Singers and Dancers
- RC Storm, Oversized Electric Guitarist
Guest Duets
- Prince Poppycock and Donna Summer
- Michael Grimm and Jewel
- Fighting Gravity and Lionel Richie
- Jackie Evancho and Sarah Brightman
Final Results
Main article: Episode 532
- 1st Place: Michael Grimm, Singer and Guitarist
- 2nd Place: Jackie Evancho, Opera Singer
- 3rd Place: Fighting Gravity, Blacklight Dance Group
- 4th Place: Prince Poppycock, Opera Singer
Trivia
- Although Sponjetta Parrish was not officially an "Audition All Star," she made an appearance in the Finale singing "Studio." She was surprised with the appearance of T-Pain singing a duet with her.
- Future Funk also made a re-appearance in the finale replacing Piers Morgan and Howie Mandel as judges with Sharon Osbourne for a scene.
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