The Semifinals of Season 5 of America's Got Talent took place from August 24, 2010 to September 1, 2010, in Hollywood. A total of 24 acts participated. 10 acts proceeded to the Finals, and 14 acts were eliminated.
- Italics indicate that the act was either chosen to move on or eliminated in the Judges' Choice, which means they finished in either fifth or sixth in America's Vote.
Week 1[]
Main articles: Episode 525 and Episode 526
Moved On:
- 1. Anna and Patryk, Ballroom Duo
- 2. Christina & Ali, Vocal Duo
- 5. Taylor Mathews, Singer
- 10. Michael Grimm, Singer and Guitarist
- 12. Prince Poppycock, Opera Singer
Eliminated:
- 3. Antonio Restivo, Magician
- 4. Future Funk, Dance Duo
- 6. Connor Doran, Indoor Kite Flyer
- 7. Dan Sperry, Magician
- 8. Kristina Young, Singer
- 9. ArcAttack, Band
- 11. AscenDance, Rock Climbing Dancers
Week 2[]
Main articles: Episode 527 and Episode 528
Moved On:
- 5. Michael Grasso, Magician
- 7. Studio One Young Beast Society, Dance Group
- 8. Jeremy Vanschoonhoven, Stunt Biker
- 11. Jackie Evancho, Opera Singer
- 12. Fighting Gravity, Blacklight Dance Group
Eliminated:
- 1. Alice Tan Ridley, Singer
- 2. Haspop, Dancer
- 3. Maestro Alexander Bui, Pianist
- 4. Michael Lipari & Ashleigh Dejon, Aerial Duo
- 6. Debra Romer, Singer
- 9. Nathaniel Kenyon, Singer
- 10. MURRAY, Magician
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