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Singer Nene Royal Crowned AGT Season 21 Champion
24 Sep
Summary
- Nene Royal, a 16-year-old singer and guitarist, won season 21.
- The prize includes $1 million and a Las Vegas headlining show.
- The finale featured collaborations with artists like Linkin Park.
Singer-guitarist Nene Royal, aged 16, has been named the winner of America's Got Talent season 21. The thrilling live finale, which aired on Wednesday, September 23rd, saw Royal claim the $1 million grand prize and a coveted headlining engagement in Las Vegas.
Royal's victory followed a competitive season that culminated in a Top 10 performance. The finale itself was a spectacle of talent, featuring collaborations with established artists. Nene Royal shared the stage with the band Linkin Park for a rendition of their hit "The Emptiness Machine." Other notable performances included Josh Groban with aerialist Veronika Goroshkova and magician Geno Ploeger with Mat Franco.
The season introduced an expanded 10 Golden Buzzers and a Judges' Callbacks round. The judging panel for season 21 included Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, Mel B, and Simon Cowell, though Cowell was absent from the finale due to routine back surgery.
The journey to the finale saw many acts impress, including Acro Canine Crew from Edmonton, Canada, and the dance group Come Here from South Korea. Magician Geno Ploeger, singer Noelle, and dancer Wu Yufei with Unitree robots also made significant impacts throughout the competition.
