The Semifinals of Season 11 of America's Got Talent aired from August 30, 2016 to September 7, 2016. A total of 22 acts performed. 10 acts proceeded to the Finals, and 12 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 5th or 6th in America's Vote.
Process[]
11 acts performed each week over two weeks. Each week, 5 acts moved onto the Finals.
Week 1[]
Main articles: Episode 1117 and Episode 1118
Moved On:
- 1. Sal Valentinetti, Jazz Singer
- 7. Tape Face, Mime (Dunkin' Save)
- 8. Jon Dorenbos, Magician
- 9. Grace VanderWaal, Singer and Ukulelist
- 11. Laura Bretan, Opera Singer
Eliminated:
- 2. Blake Vogt, Magician
- 3. Edgar, Family Band
- 4. Lori Mae Hernandez, Comedian
- 5. Musicality, Vocal Group
- 6. Deadly Games, Knife Throwing Duo
- 10. Malevo, Malambo Group
Week 2[]
Main articles: Episode 1119 and Episode 1120
Moved On:
- 4. Viktor Kee, Juggler
- 5. Linkin' Bridge, Vocal Group
- 9. Sofie Dossi, Contortionist (Dunkin' Save)
- 10. The Clairvoyants, Mentalist Duo
- 11. Brian Justin Crum, Singer
Eliminated:
- 1. Jayna Brown, Singer
- 2. Kadan Bart Rockett, Magician
- 3. Kadie Lynn, Singer and Guitarist
- 6. The Passing Zone, Juggling Duo
- 7. Calysta Bevier, Singer
- 8. Steven Brundage, Magician
Trivia[]
- During the first semifinal results show, Nick Cannon said there was only 1% difference between the Dunkin' Save acts in America's vote. Less than 200 Dunkin' Save votes separated Tape Face and Laura Bretan.
- During the second semifinal results show, Nick Cannon said the second semifinals had the biggest vote in the history of the show.
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