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Season 7 of America's Got Talent, premiered on May 14, 2012, and ended on September 13, 2012. Judge Piers Morgan left the show after Season 6 and was replaced by radio personality Howard Stern, as announced on his Sirius XM radio show on December 15, 2011. Olate Dogs was announced as the winners of the season. Olate Dogs are the show's first non-singing act to win the competition.

Snapple is the official beverage sponsor of America's Got Talent. Its product was on the judges' table throughout the season.

After much confusion and rumors, it was officially announced that this was Sharon Osbourne's last season with the show.

Judging Panel[]

Howard Stern Sharon Osbourne Howie Mandel
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Host[]

Nick Cannon
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Episodes[]

Main article: Season 7 Episodes

Acts[]

Main article: Season 7 Acts

Auditions[]

Main article: Season 7 Auditions

Quarterfinals[]

Main article: Season 7 Quarterfinals

Symbol Meaning
X Buzzer
Check Judge's vote

Week 1[]

Name Act Howard Sharon Howie Result
1. Distinguished Men of Brass Brass Band Eliminated
2. Edon Singer and Pianist Check Check Check Moved On (JC)
3. Jarrett & Raja Magicians Eliminated (WC)
4. Lil Starr Tap Dancer Eliminated
5. Todd Oliver Ventriloquist Eliminated (JC/WC)
6. American BMX Stunt Team BMX Team Eliminated
7. Nikki Jensen Singer Eliminated
8. The Scott Brothers Dance Duo Moved On
9. Michael Nejad Instrumentalist X X X Eliminated
10. 787 Crew Dance Group Eliminated
11. Shanice & Maurice Hayes Vocal Duo Ovation Moved On
12. David Garibaldi and His CMYK's Painting Dance Group Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On

Week 2[]

Name Act Howard Sharon Howie Result
1. LionDanceMe Lion Dance Group Eliminated
2. Turf Contortionist Dancer Ovation Moved On
3. The All Ways Band Eliminated
4. Hawley Magic Magicians Eliminated
5. Lisa Clark Dancers Dance Group X Eliminated
6. Aurora Light Painters Light Painting Group X Eliminated
7. Danielle Stallings Singer Check Eliminated (JC)
8. Donovan & Rebecca Acrobat Duo Check Check Moved On (JC)
9. Big Barry Singer X X Ovation Eliminated
10. Tom Cotter Comedian Moved On
11. Ben Blaque Crossbow Shooter Eliminated (WC)
12. Tim Hockenberry Singer and Pianist Moved On

Week 3[]

Name Act Howard Sharon Howie Result
1. The Untouchables Dance Group Moved On
2. Rock Star Juggler Mike Price Juggler Eliminated
3. Inspire the Fire Choir Eliminated
4. Cristin Sandu Acrobat X Eliminated (WC)
5. Elusive Dancer Eliminated
6. Jake Wesley Rogers Singer Eliminated (WC)
7. All Wheel Sports BMX Team Check Check Moved On (JC)
8. Wordspit and the Illest! Band Check Eliminated (JC)
9. Jacob Williams Comedian Moved On
10. All Beef Patty Singer Eliminated
11. Spencer Horsman Escape Artist Eliminated (WC)
12. Lightwire Theater Light-Up Dance Group Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On

Week 4[]

Name Act Howard Sharon Howie Result
1. David "The Bullet" Smith Human Cannonball Ovation Ovation Eliminated
2. All That! Clogging Group Check Eliminated (JC/WC)
3. Ulysses Singer X X X Eliminated
4. Joe Castillo Sand Artist Moved On
5. Sebastien "El Charro de Oro" Mariachi Singer Ovation Eliminated (WC)
6. Eric Dittelman Mentalist OvationCheck Ovation OvationCheck Moved On (JC)
7. William Close Earth Harpist Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
8. Unity in Motion Dance Group Eliminated
9. Eric & Olivia Guitarist and Singer Eliminated
10. Lindsey Norton Dancer Eliminated (WC)
11. Horse Nutshot Taker Eliminated (WC)
12. Olate Dogs Dog Act Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On

Week 5 (YouTube Round)[]

Name Act Howard Sharon Howie Result
1. Clint Carvalho & His Extreme Parrots Parrot Trainer OvationCheck OvationCheck OvationCheck Moved On (JC)
2. Reverse Order Band Eliminated
3. Rudy Coby Magician X X Eliminated
4. 7 in Unison Dance Group X Eliminated
5. Drew Erwin Singer Eliminated (JC)
6. Melinda Hill Comedian Eliminated
7. Eric Buss Novelty Act X X Eliminated
8. Romeo Dance Cheetah Air Guitarist X X Eliminated
9. The Magic of Puck Magician Moved On
10. Bria Kelly Singer Moved On
11. Cast in Bronze Carillon Player X X X Eliminated
12. Academy of Villains Dance Group Ovation Ovation Moved On

Week 6 (Judges' Wildcard Round)[]

Name Act Howard Sharon Howie Result
1. Spencer Horsman Escape Artist Ovation Ovation Ovation Eliminated
2. All That! Clogging Group Check Check Moved On (JC)
3. Jarrett & Raja Magicians Ovation Ovation Ovation Eliminated
4. Jake Wesley Rogers Singer Eliminated
5. Cristin Sandu Balancing Acrobat Eliminated
6. Todd Oliver Ventriloquist Moved On
7. Bandbaz Brothers Acrobat Duo Eliminated
8. Sebastien "El Charro de Oro" Mariachi Singer Ovation Ovation Moved On
9. Horse Nutshot Taker Eliminated
10. Lindsey Norton Dancer Check Eliminated (JC)
11. Andrew De Leon Opera Singer Moved On
12. Ben Blaque Crossbow Shooter Ovation Ovation Ovation Eliminated

Semifinals[]

Main article: Season 7 Semifinals

Symbol Meaning
X Buzzer
Check Judge's vote

Week 1[]

Name Act Howard Sharon Howie Result
1. Andrew De Leon Opera Singer Eliminated
2. Todd Oliver Ventriloquist Check Eliminated (JC)
3. Donovan & Rebecca Acrobat Duo Ovation Eliminated
4. Edon Singer and Pianist Ovation Ovation Eliminated
5. The Scott Brothers Dance Duo Eliminated
6. Eric Dittelman Mentalist Ovation Ovation Eliminated
7. Turf Contortionist Dancer Ovation Eliminated
8. Bria Kelly Singer Eliminated
9. Joe Castillo Sand Artist Check Check Moved On (JC)
10. William Close Earth Harpist Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
11. Tom Cotter Comedian Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
12. Academy of Villains Dance Group Ovation Ovation Eliminated

Week 2[]

Name Act Howard Sharon Howie Result
1. All That! Clogging Group Eliminated
2. Sebastien "El Charro de Oro" Mariachi Singer Ovation Ovation Eliminated
3. The Magic of Puck Magician Eliminated
4. Clint Carvalho & His Extreme Parrots Parrot Trainer Eliminated
5. Jacob Williams Comedian Eliminated
6. Shanice & Maurice Hayes Vocal Duo Eliminated
7. All Wheel Sports BMX Team Eliminated
8. Tim Hockenberry Singer and Pianist Ovation Eliminated
9. The Untouchables Dance Group Moved On
10. Olate Dogs Dog Act Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
11. Lightwire Theater Light-Up Dance Group Check Eliminated (JC)
12. David Garibaldi and His CMYK's Painting Dance Group Check Ovation OvationCheck Moved On (JC)

Finals[]

Main article: Season 7 Finals

Symbol Meaning
X Buzzer

Grand Final[]

Name Act Howard Sharon Howie Result
1. David Garibaldi and His CMYK's Painting Dance Group 4th Place
2. Tom Cotter Comedian Ovation Ovation Ovation 2nd Place
3. The Untouchables Dance Group 6th Place
4. Joe Castillo Sand Artist 5th Place
5. William Close Earth Harpist Ovation Ovation Ovation 3rd Place
6. Olate Dogs Dog Act Winner


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