The Quarterfinals of Season 5 of America's Got Talent took place from July 13, 2010 to August 18, 2010, in Hollywood. A total of 65 acts participated. 24 acts proceeded to the Semifinals, and 41 acts were eliminated.
- Because Twisted Trystan & Krystan withdrew from the competition before the Quarterfinals, Nick Pike was given their spot even though he had been eliminated in the Vegas Round.
- Italics indicate that the act was either chosen to move on or eliminated in the Judges' Choice, which means they finished in either fourth or fifth in America's Vote.
Strikethroughsindicate that the act was picked to return for the Wild Card Show.
Week 1[]
Main articles: Episode 513 and Episode 514
Moved On:
- 2. Christina & Ali, Vocal Duo
- 6. Future Funk, Dance Duo
- 11. Fighting Gravity, Blacklight Dance Group
- 12. Nathaniel Kenyon, Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. Kung Fu Heroes, Martial Arts Group
- 3. Airpocalypse, Air Band
- 4.
The Hot Shot Tap Dancers, Tap Dance Group - 5. Paul Safy Jr., Singer
- 7. Sally Cohn, Hand Whistler
- 8. Nick Pike, Juggler
- 9.
RNG, Dance Group - 10. Maricar, Burlesque Painter
Week 2[]
Main articles: Episode 515 and Episode 516
Moved On:
- 2. Alice Tan Ridley, Singer
- 10. AscenDance, Rock Climbing Dancers
- 11. Antonio Restivo, Magician
- 12. Michael Grimm, Singer and Guitarist
Eliminated:
- 1. Cheer SF, Cheerleading Group
- 3. Mona Sampath Dance Company, Dance Group
- 4. Iron Horse, Band
- 5. The Strong Man, Strongman
- 6. Ronith, Impressionist
- 7. Hannibal Means, Singer
- 8. Wreckless, Dance Group
- 9. Lil Chris, Singer
Week 3[]
Main articles: Episode 517 and Episode 518
Moved On:
- 6. Haspop, Dancer
- 10. Jeremy Vanschoonhoven, Stunt Biker
- 11. Debra Romer, Singer and Guitarist
- 12. Studio One Young Beast Society, Dance Group
Eliminated:
- 1. The South Philly Vikings, Dance Group
- 2.
CJ Dippa, Rapper - 3.
Harmonica Pierre, Harmonica Player - 4. Polina Volchek, Acrobat
- 5. The Strange Familiar, Band
- 7. Luigi, Singer and Guitarist
- 8. Chipps Cooney, Comedian
- 9. Kaya and Sadie, Belly Dancers
Week 4[]
Main articles: Episode 519 and Episode 520
Moved On:
- 7. Taylor Mathews, Singer
- 9. ArcAttack, Band
- 10. Prince Poppycock, Opera Singer
- 11. MURRAY, Magician
Eliminated:
- 1. Da Maniacs, Dance Group
- 2. NU Covenant, Vocal Group
- 3.
Anna and Patryk, Ballroom Duo - 4. Lindsey Stirling, Hip-Hop Violinist
- 5.
Doogie Horner, Comedian - 6.
Rudi Macaggi, Acrobat - 8. Mary Ellen, Singer and Pianist
- 12. Strikers All Stars, Dance Group
YouTube Week[]
Main articles: Episode 521 and Episode 522
YouTube Week was introduced in Season 5. This allows people who submit video auditions to Youtube to compete on America's Got Talent. One act voted on by America and 11 acts selected by the judges from Youtube competed, and only four moved on to the Semifinals.
Moved On:
- 9. Kristina Young, Singer
- 10. Maestro Alexander Bui, Pianist
- 11. Dan Sperry, Magician
- 12. Jackie Evancho, Classical Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. PLUtonic, A Cappella Group
- 2. Dylan Plummer, Jump Roper
- 3. Pup, Dog Act
- 4. Cam Hodges, Singer and Guitarist
- 5. Ryan Rodriguez, Dancer
- 6. Austin Anderson, Comedian
- 7. Booker Forté, Dancer
- 8. Pizza Patt, Pizza Dough Juggler
Wild Card[]
Main articles: Episode 523 and Episode 524
Moved On:
- 6. Michael Grasso, Magician (Sharon's Choice)
- 9. Connor Doran, Indoor Kite Flyer (Howie's Choice)
- 10. Anna and Patryk, Ballroom Duo (Piers's Choice)
- 11. Michael Lipari & Ashleigh Dejon, Aerial Duo (Sharon's Choice)
Eliminated:
- 1. Kruti Dance Academy, Dance Group (Piers's Choice)
- 2. Rudi Macaggi, Acrobat (Sharon's Choice)
- 3. CJ Dippa, Rapper (Howie's Choice)
- 4. RNG, Dance Group (Sharon's Choice)
- 5. Harmonica Pierre, Harmonica Player (Piers's Choice)
- 7. The Hot Shot Tap Dancers, Tap Dance Group (Howie's Choice)
- 8. Doogie Horner, Comedian (Piers's Choice)
- 12. Swing Shift Side Show, Sideshow Performers (Howie's Choice)
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