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Season 8 of America's Got Talent premiered on June 4, 2013. It concluded on September 18, 2013. Following the previous season, Sharon Osbourne left the program following a dispute with the network, leading to production staff replacing her with Mel B, while the judging panel was expanded to include four judges, with Heidi Klum brought on as the new fourth judge.



Snapple continues to be the official beverage sponsor of America's Got Talent and its products will be featured on the show throughout the season, along with their cups on the judges' desk.

America's Got Talent shot live shows from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, after moving from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Season 7.

Judging Panel[]

Howard Stern Heidi Klum Mel B Howie Mandel
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Host[]

Nick Cannon
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Episodes[]

Main article: Season 8 Episodes

Acts[]

Main article: Season 8 Acts

Auditions[]

Main article: Season 8 Auditions

Vegas Round[]

Main article: Season 8 Vegas Round

Quarterfinals[]

Main article: Season 8 Quarterfinals

Symbol Meaning
Ovation Standing Ovation
X Buzzer
Check Judges' Vote

Week 1[]

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. Anna Christine Singer Check Check Moved On (JC)
2. Tellavision Dance Group Ovation Eliminated
3. American Hitmen Band Check Check Eliminated (JC)
4. Special Head Novelty Act Eliminated
5. Fresh Faces Dance Group Eliminated
6. Collins Key Magician Ovation Ovation Moved On
7. Kevin Downey Jr. Comedian Eliminated
8. Aaralyn & Izzy Singer and Drummer X Ovation Eliminated
9. Alexanderia the Great Escape Artist Eliminated
10. KriStef Brothers Acrobat Duo Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
11. Hype Dance Group Eliminated
12. Branden James Opera Singer Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On

Week 2[]

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. Innovative Force Acrobatic Group Moved On
2. Ciana Pelekai Singer Ovation Eliminated
3. Alexandr Magala Sword Swallower Eliminated
4. Struck Boyz Dance Group Eliminated
5. Brad Byers Sideshow Performer Eliminated
6. Kid the Wiz Dancer Eliminated
7. Forte Opera Trio Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
8. Angela Hoover Impressionist Check Check Moved On (JC)
9. Dave Shirley Comedian Eliminated
10. Marty Brown Singer and Guitarist Moved On
11. Aquanuts Synchronized Swimmers Eliminated
12. Tone the Chiefrocca Rapper OvationCheck Ovation OvationCheck Eliminated (JC/WC)


Week 3[]

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. AeroSphere Aerial Balloon Show Aerialist Ovation Eliminated
2. Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Group OvationCheck OvationCheck OvationCheck OvationCheck Moved On (JC)
3. Mitsi Dancing School Dance Group Eliminated (JC)
4. Kelsey and Bailey Dog Act Eliminated
5. Brandon & Savannah Band Eliminated
6. Illusionist Leon Etienne and Romy Low Magicians X Ovation Eliminated (WC)
7. Deanna DellaCioppa Singer Ovation Ovation Ovation Eliminated
8. David "The Cobra Kid" Weathers Snake Handler Eliminated
9. Jonathan Allen Opera Singer Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
10. Kenichi Ebina Dancer Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
11. Jim Meskimen Impressionist Eliminated
12. American Military Spouses Choir Choir Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On

Week 4[]

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. 3Penny Chorus and Orchestra Choir and Orchestra Eliminated
2. Chloe Channell Singer Check Check Eliminated (JC)
3. Champions Forever Unicycle Group Eliminated
4. SensEtion Videomapping Dance Group Eliminated
5. The Robotix Band Eliminated
6. Timber Brown Acrobat Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
7. Cami Bradley Singer Moved On
8. Tummy Talk Body Drummers X Eliminated
9. Taylor Williamson Comedian Check OvationCheck Moved On (JC)
10. Aerial Ice Ice Skating Aerial Group Eliminated
11. David Ferman Juggler Eliminated
12. Jimmy Rose Singer and Guitarist Moved On

Week 5[]

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. Virginia State University Gospel Chorale Gospel Choir Eliminated
2. Melody Caballero Contortionist Eliminated
3. Dave Fenley Singer and Guitarist Moved On
4. 2Unique Rapper and DJ Eliminated
5. Sam Johnson Daredevil Eliminated
6. Duo Resonance Acrobat Duo Check Eliminated (JC/WC)
7. D'Angelo and Amanda Ballroom Duo Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
8. Selena Mykenzie Gordon Singer Eliminated
9. John Wing Comedian Check Check OvationCheck Moved On (JC)
10. Sprice Kinetic Artist Eliminated
11. Ruby and Jonas Ballroom Duo Ovation Eliminated
12. Catapult Shadow Dance Group Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On

Semifinals[]

Main article: Season 8 Semifinals

Symbol Meaning
Ovation Standing Ovation
X Buzzer
Check Judges' Vote

Week 1[]

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. Tone the Chiefrocca Rapper X Ovation Eliminated
2. Red Panda Unicyclist Eliminated
3. Angela Hoover Impressionist Eliminated
4. Duo Resonance Acrobat Duo Eliminated
5. Collins Key Magician Moved On
6. Innovative Force Acrobatic Group Ovation Moved On
7. Dave Fenley Singer and Guitarist OvationCheck Eliminated (JC)
8. Taylor Williamson Comedian Ovation Ovation Moved On
9. Jonathan Allen Opera Singer Eliminated
10. Catapult Shadow Dance Group Check Check Check Moved On (JC)
11. Cami Bradley Singer Moved On
12. Forte Opera Trio Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On

Week 2[]

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. D'Angelo and Amanda Ballroom Duo Check Check Moved On (JC)
2. Marty Brown Singer and Guitarist Eliminated
3. Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Group Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
4. Illusionist Leon Etienne and Romy Low Magicians Eliminated
5. Anna Christine Singer Check Ovation OvationCheck Eliminated (JC)
6. Kenichi Ebina Dancer Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
7. John Wing Comedian Eliminated
8. Branden James Opera Singer Moved On
9. KriStef Brothers Acrobat Duo Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
10. American Military Spouses Choir Choir Eliminated
11. Timber Brown Acrobat Eliminated
12. Jimmy Rose Singer and Guitarist Moved On

Finals[]

Main article: Season 8 Finals

Symbol Meaning
Ovation Standing Ovation
X Buzzer

Top 12 Final[]

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Group Eliminated
2. Branden James Opera Singer Ovation Ovation Eliminated
3. Innovative Force Acrobatic Group Ovation Ovation Eliminated
4. KriStef Brothers Acrobat Duo Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Eliminated
5. D'Angelo and Amanda Ballroom Duo Ovation Ovation Eliminated
6. Catapult Shadow Dance Group Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Eliminated
7. Forte Opera Trio Ovation Ovation Moved On
8. Taylor Williamson Comedian Moved On
9. Collins Key Magician Moved On
10. Kenichi Ebina Dancer Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On
11. Jimmy Rose Singer and Guitarist Moved On
12. Cami Bradley Singer Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Moved On

Grand Final[]

Name Act Howard Heidi Mel B Howie Result
1. Jimmy Rose Singer and Guitarist 3rd Place
2. Kenichi Ebina Dancer Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation Winner
3. Cami Bradley Singer Ovation Ovation Ovation Ovation 6th Place
4. Collins Key Magician 5th Place
5. Forte Opera Trio Ovation Ovation Ovation 4th Place
6. Taylor Williamson Comedian Ovation Ovation 2nd Place


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