The Quarterfinals of Season 7 of America's Got Talent took place from July 2, 2012 to August 22, 2012, in Newark, New Jersey. A total of 62 acts participated. 24 acts proceeded to the Semifinals, and 38 acts were eliminated, 7 of those acts being eliminated twice in the 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 chosen to return for the Wild Card Show.
Week 1[]
Main articles: Episode 714 and Episode 715
Moved On:
- 2. Edon, Singer and Pianist
- 8. The Scott Brothers, Dance Duo
- 11. Shanice & Maurice Hayes, Vocal Duo
- 12. David Garibaldi and His CMYK's, Painting Dance Group
Eliminated:
- 1. Distinguished Men of Brass, Brass Band
- 3.
Jarrett & Raja, Magicians - 4. Lil Starr, Tap Dancer
- 5.
Todd Oliver, Ventriloquist - 6. American BMX Stunt Team, BMX Team
- 7. Nikki Jensen, Singer
- 9. Michael Nejad, Instrumentalist
- 10. 787 Crew, Dance Group
Week 2[]
Main articles: Episode 716 and Episode 717
Moved On:
- 2. Turf, Contortionist Dancer
- 8. Donovan & Rebecca, Acrobat Duo
- 10. Tom Cotter, Comedian
- 12. Tim Hockenberry, Singer and Pianist
Eliminated:
- 1. LionDanceMe, Lion Dance Group
- 3. The All Ways, Band
- 4. Hawley Magic, Magicians
- 5. Lisa Clark Dancers, Dance Group
- 6. Aurora Light Painters, Light Painting Group
- 7. Danielle Stallings, Singer
- 9. Big Barry, Singer
- 11.
Ben Blaque, Crossbow Shooter
Week 3[]
Main articles: Episode 718 and Episode 719
Moved On:
- 1. The Untouchables, Dance Group
- 7. All Wheel Sports, BMX Team
- 9. Jacob Williams, Comedian
- 12. Lightwire Theater, Light-Up Dance Group
Eliminated:
- 2. Rock Star Juggler Mike Price, Juggler
- 3. Inspire the Fire, Choir
- 4.
Cristin Sandu, Acrobat - 5. Elusive, Dancer
- 6.
Jake Wesley Rogers, Singer - 8. Wordspit and the Illest!, Band
- 10. All Beef Patty, Singer
- 11.
Spencer Horsman, Escape Artist
Week 4[]
Main articles: Episode 720 and Episode 721
Moved On:
- 4. Joe Castillo, Sand Artist
- 6. Eric Dittelman, Mentalist
- 7. William Close, Earth Harpist
- 12. Olate Dogs, Dog Act
Eliminated:
- 1. David "The Bullet" Smith, Human Cannonball
- 2.
All That!, Clogging Group - 3. Ulysses, Singer
- 5.
Sebastien "El Charro de Oro", Mariachi Singer - 8. Unity in Motion, Dance Group
- 9. Eric & Olivia, Guitarist and Singer
- 10.
Lindsey Norton, Dancer - 11.
Horse, Nutshot Taker
YouTube Week[]
Main articles: Episode 722 and Episode 723
YouTube Week took place from August 14th to 15th, 2012. 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:
- 1. Clint Carvalho & His Extreme Parrots, Parrot Trainer
- 9. The Magic of Puck, Magician
- 10. Bria Kelly, Singer
- 12. Academy of Villains, Dance Group
Eliminated:
- 2. Reverse Order, Band
- 3. Rudy Coby, Magician
- 4. 7 in Unison, Dance Group
- 5. Drew Erwin, Singer
- 6. Melinda Hill, Comedian
- 7. Eric Buss, Novelty Act
- 8. Romeo Dance Cheetah, Air Guitarist
- 11. Cast In Bronze, Carillon Player
Wild Card[]
Main articles: Episode 724 and Episode 725
Moved On:
- 2. All That!, Clogging Group (Sharon's Choice)
- 6. Todd Oliver, Ventriloquist (Howard's Choice)
- 8. Sebastien "El Charro de Oro", Mariachi Singer (Howie's Choice)
- 11. Andrew De Leon, Opera Singer (Howie's Choice)
Eliminated:
- 1. Spencer Horsman, Escape Artist (Howard's Choice)
- 3. Jarrett & Raja, Magicians (Howie's Choice)
- 4. Jake Wesley Rogers, Singer (Sharon's Choice)
- 5. Cristin Sandu, Acrobat (Howie's Choice)
- 7. Bandbaz Brothers, Acrobat Duo (Sharon's Choice)
- 9. Horse, Nutshot Taker (Howard's Choice)
- 10. Lindsey Norton, Dancer (Sharon's Choice)
- 12. Ben Blaque, Crossbow Shooter (Howard's Choice)
Trivia[]
- This was the last set of Quarter Finals to include the Youtube Special and the Wild Card Round, which have been in place since Season 5 however the Wild Card round would later return in Season 16. The two live shows were axed in Season 8 for undisclosed reasons.
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