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Season 3 of America's Got Talent premiered on June 17, 2008 and concluded on October 1, 2008. Jerry Springer was the host, and Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne, and David Hasselhoff all returned as judges. The season's winner was Neal E. Boyd.

Judging Panel[]

Piers Morgan Sharon Osbourne David Hasselhoff
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Host[]

Jerry Springer
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Episodes[]

Main article: Season 3 Episodes

Acts[]

Main article: Season 3 Acts

Auditions[]

Main article: Season 3 Auditions

Vegas Round[]

Main article: Season 3 Vegas Round

Quarterfinals[]

Main article: Season 3 Quarterfinals

Symbol Meaning
X Buzzer
Check Judge's vote

Week 1[]

Name Act Piers Sharon David Result
1. Extreme Dance FX Clogging Group Moved On
2. The James Gang Vocal Group Check Check Moved On (JC)
3. Derrick Barry Britney Spears Impersonator X Eliminated
4. Elite Martial Artist Eliminated (JC)
5. Ronny B Singer and Dancer X Eliminated
6. The Cadence Percussion Group Moved On
7. Jessica Price Singer and Guitarist Ovation Moved On
8. Shimshi Magician Eliminated
9. DC Cowboys Dance Group X Eliminated
10. Neal E. Boyd Opera Singer Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On

Week 2[]

Name Act Piers Sharon David Result
1. Beyond Belief Dance Company Dance Group Check Eliminated (JC)
2. Paul Salos Frank Sinatra Impersonator Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
3. Kazual Vocal Group X Eliminated
4. ZOOperstars! Dance Group X Check Check Moved On (JC)
5. The Wright Kids Bluegrass Band Moved On
6. Jonathan Arons Trombonist Eliminated
7. Daniel Jens Singer and Guitarist Moved On
8. Slippery Kittens Burlesque Dance Group X Eliminated
9. George the Giant Sideshow Performer X X Eliminated
10. Queen Emily Singer Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On

Week 3[]

Name Act Piers Sharon David Result
1. The Texas State Strutters Dance Group X X X Eliminated
2. Michael Strelo-Smith Singer X X Eliminated (JC)
3. Bruce Block Magician X Eliminated
4. Shequida Hall Opera Singer X Eliminated
5. Taubl Family Family Orchestra Moved On
6. Jonathan Burkin Baton Twirler Moved On
7. Sarah Lenore Singer Moved On
8. SickStep Dance Group Check Check Check Moved On (JC)
9. Matthew Piazzi Impressionist X Eliminated
10. Joseph Hall Elvis Impersonator Moved On

Week 4[]

Name Act Piers Sharon David Result
1. Dallas Desperados Dancers Cheerleading Group X X Eliminated
2. Bryan Cheatham Singer Check Eliminated (JC)
3. Flambeaux Fire Breather X X X Eliminated
4. Kaitlyn Maher Singer Moved On
5. Dorae Saunders Tina Turner Impersonator X Eliminated
6. Donald Braswell II Singer Moved On
7. Indiggo Vocal Duo X Eliminated
8. The Tapping Dads Tap Dancing Group X Check Check Moved On (JC)
9. Eli Mattson Singer and Pianist Moved On
10. Nuttin' But Stringz Violin Duo Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On


Semifinals[]

Main article: Season 3 Semifinals

Symbol Meaning
X Buzzer
Check Judge's vote

Week 1[]

Name Act Piers Sharon David Result
1. The Cadence Percussion Group Eliminated
2. Queen Emily Singer Moved On
3. The Wright Kids Bluegrass Band Moved On
4. The James Gang Vocal Group Eliminated
5. Daniel Jens Singer X Check Eliminated (JC)
6. ZOOperstars! Dance Group X Eliminated
7. Neal E. Boyd Opera Singer Moved On
8. Jessica Price Singer and Guitarist Check Check Moved On (JC)
9. Extreme Dance FX Clogging Group Eliminated
10. Paul Salos Frank Sinatra Impersonator Moved On

Week 2[]

Name Act Piers Sharon David Result
1. SickStep Dance Group X Eliminated
2. Donald Braswell II Singer Moved On
3. Joseph Hall Elvis Impersonator Check Check Moved On (JC)
4. Taubl Family Family Orchestra X Eliminated
5. Sarah Lenore Singer Eliminated
6. Nuttin' But Stringz Violin Duo Moved On
7. Kaitlyn Maher Singer Moved On
8. The Tapping Dads Tap Dancing Group Ovation Ovation Eliminated
9. Eli Mattson Singer and Pianist Ovation Ovation Moved On
10. Jonathan Burkin Baton Twirler Check Eliminated (JC)

Finals[]

Main article: Season 3 Finals

Symbol Meaning
X Buzzer

Top 10[]

Name Act Piers Sharon David Result
1. Paul Salos Frank Sinatra Impersonator X Eliminated
2. Kaitlyn Maher Singer Eliminated
3. Donald Braswell II Singer Moved On
4. Jessica Price Singer and Guitarist Ovation Eliminated
5. Joseph Hall Elvis Impersonator Eliminated
6. Neal E. Boyd Opera Singer Moved On
7. The Wright Kids Bluegrass Band Eliminated
8. Queen Emily Singer Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
9. Nuttin' But Stringz Violin Duo Moved On
10. Eli Mattson Singer and Pianist Moved On

Grand Final[]

Name Act Piers Sharon David Result
1. Nuttin' But Stringz Violin Duo Ovation Ovation Ovation 3rd Place
2. Donald Braswell II Opera Singer 4th Place
3. Neal E. Boyd Opera Singer Winner
4. Eli Mattson Singer and Pianist 2nd Place
5. Queen Emily Singer 5th Place

Trivia[]

  • Season 3 was the only season where three buzzers did not end a performance in the live shows.
  • Season 3 is the only season from which no contestants later competed on America's Got Talent: The Champions
  • Season 3 has the latest season finale to date being October 1st.


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