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The ‘AGT’ Quarterfinals Continue Tonight — Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Week 2!
NBC's hit talent competition series continues tonight with Week 2 of the quarterfinals! The competition is narrowing down on Season 12 of America's Got Talent and now the remaining contestants will have to perform live in front of judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Mel B, and Howie Mandel for the chance to move forward. Keep reading below to find out more about tonight's AGT episode.
What time is AGT on tonight?
The show is set to air on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. on NBC.
What channel is NBC?
Check with your local cable provider for listings.
Who is left and who got eliminated on AGT?
The military a capella group In the Stairwell, 10-year-old singer Angelica Hale, stand-up comedian Preacher Lawson, singer Yoli Mayor, extreme rollerblading duo Billy and Emily England, and singing ventriloquist Darci Lynne were all saved from elimination last week, and singer Christian Guardino will also be moving forward in the competition because of the Dunkin’ Save.
Singing clown Puddles Pity Party, dance duo Artyon and Paige, The Singing Donald Trump impersonator, comedy daredevil Bello Nock, and hip-hop dance crew Just Jerk all got elimated.
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Who is performing tonight?
Hip-hop dance group Brobots & Mandroidz, nine-year-old singer Celine Tam, escape artist Demian Aditya, magician Eric Jones, 13-year old singer Evie Clair, singer Johnny Manuel, neon dance crew Light Balance, dancer Merrick Hanna, singer/songwriter Mandy Harvey, twin singing and dancing act Mirror Image, family act the Pompeyo Family Dogs, and R&B/soul singing group The Masqueraders are all set to perform for the judges.
Why did Nick Cannon leave AGT?
He left his hosting gig after NBC executives threatened to fire him over a few racially-charged jokes that he made during his recent Showtime stand up comedy special, Stand Up, Don't Shoot.
Who is the new host of AGT?
Former supermodel and current host of ANTM Tyra Banks was tapped to host the show, and she opened up about her excitement in a press release obtained by E! News.
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"Since I was a little girl, I've been obsessed with grandiose acts and performers who make the seemingly impossible possible," she said. "I love how AGT brings that feeling into everyone's home, capturing the best of people who come out and give it their all to make those big, fierce and outrageous dreams come true."
