America’s Got Talent Season 17 has a finalist after a summer of auditions and weeks of compelling finals.
Tuesday night was the final night of performances and voting for Season 17 of American’s Got Talent, with the final 11 artists—Avery Dixon, Celia Muoz, Chapel Hart, Kristy Sellars, The Mayyas, Metaphysic, Drake Milligan, Nicolas RIBS, Sara James, Mike E Winfield, and Yu Hojin—taking to the AGT stage one last time for America’s vote. The winner was announced on Wednesday night, following a program that featured musicians such as the Black Eyed Peas, who opened the show, Light Balance, Darius Rucker, Jon Pardi, Darci Lynne, Terry Fator, Shin Lim, and Henry Winkler.
America’s Got Talent eliminated contestants
Avery Dixon, Celia Muoz, Chapel Hart, Kristy Sellars, Metaphysic, Drake Milligan, Nicolas RIBS, Sara James, Mike E Winfield, and Yu Hojin.
Winner of America’s Got Talent
The Mayyas
“Their act was magnificent and gave me chills from the time I first saw the Mayyas,” remarked Sofia Vergara, who had picked the group as her Golden Buzzer. “Their choreography was the most beautiful, inventive dancing I’ve ever seen.” They continued to outperform themselves in each competition. Their inspiring achievements have earned them the greatest trophy, and I am very proud of them and excited to see what they do next.”
“We’ve never seen anything like this before,” judge Simon Cowell declared after the winner, according to Parade. “The intimacy, imagination, creativity, attention, and work ethic are all mind-blowing.” They are one of the most outstanding women’s groups we have ever had. “As I already stated, ‘World dominance!'”
“In my heart, I think [America] just enjoyed the act,” Heidi Klum remarked. I believe folks were intrigued and dived right in. What they did was fantastic. Particularly with the LED in the back. They were in this universe last night. You have no idea what was being created by humans or what the context was.”
The way results turned out of America’s Got Talent
Three-quarters of the way through the evening’s entertainment, emcee Terry Crews unveiled the Top 5 musicians. He first summoned Drake Milligan and Mike E Winfield to the stage. Drake Milligan was the last act standing in the competition.
Metaphysic and Nicolas RIBS were the next to receive their findings, with only Metaphysic entering the Top 5.
Celia Muoz and Kristy Sellars became revealed inside the third round of results. Kristy Sellars finished third in the Top 5.
The Mayyas then squared off against Yu Hojin. The Mayyas were the next to arrive.
Three Golden Buzzers competed for the last spot: Sara James, Avery Dixon, and Chapel Hart. Chapel Hart had progressed.
“I respect everyone in the Top 5,” remarked judge Simon Cowell. “You’ve seen who you fought to get here.”
Chapel Hart was revealed to be the act finishing fifth and departing the competition during a commercial break.
Metaphysic was the fourth-place finisher. Drake Milligan was the next to leave, placing third.
The Mayyas and Kristy Sellars were the only ones remaining. The Mayyas have won the $1 million prize and the headline event in Las Vegas.
“We want to motivate dancers in Lebanon to keep dreaming, working, and training, since nothing is impossible no matter where you come from,” Mayyas’ Lara Djibian stated following their victory. Melissa Saliba added.
The dance ensemble will return to Lebanon in a few days to evaluate what has happened and make preparations for the future.