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America's Got Talent (AGT) has thrilled audiences for nearly two decades, showcasing talents like singers, dancers, acrobats, and magicians. Contestants compete for a $1 million grand prize. In Season 19, a new feature was introduced: the Live Golden Buzzer, allowing judges to send a contestant straight to the finals during the live quarterfinals, bypassing America's vote.
In this season of America's Got Talent, four excellent performances were awarded the Golden Buzzer during the Quarterfinals, securing their spots in the finals. We've compiled a comprehensive list of these Golden Buzzer moments, showcasing the acts that advanced to the competition's final stage.
America's Got Talent season 19 Quarterfinals Golden Buzzers
Hakuna Matata Acrobats: Sofia Vergara's first Live Golden Buzzer
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In the first round of Season 19's America's Got Talent quarterfinals, Sofia Vergara made history by giving the Hakuna Matata Acrobats the first-ever Live Golden Buzzer. The acrobats performed dangerous and complex moves on a shaky platform, captivating the audience. Simon Cowell called it one of the most challenging acts they've seen, and Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum also praised their talent and showmanship. Vergara, impressed by their progress, used the Golden Buzzer to send them straight to the finals.
She stated before showering golden confetti over the group,
"Definitely one of the most ambitious acts I've seen on AGT."
Following their performance, the group was pleased to create AGT history, with member Mohamed Pengo commenting,
"This means a lot. It's history for Hakuna Matata Acrobats."
AIRFOOTWORKS: Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell's battle for the Golden Buzzer
The second round of the Quarterfinals in America's Got Talent included some friendly competition between judges Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell, who were both anxious to press the Golden Buzzer for AIRFOOTWORKS. This Japanese acrobatic dance troupe, led by AGT alum Kenichi Ebina, performed a visually breathtaking and physically hard act that wowed the judges and the audience.
The performance featured coordinated acrobatic dance maneuvers accompanied by stunning visual effects, such as lights that lit the stage in time with the performers' movements. The display peaked when one member spun on her head while surrounded by what appeared to be spinning stars, and another hung from a pole and kicked in a full 360-degree circle.
As the performance ended, Howie Mandel and Simon Cowell both hurried to press the Golden Buzzer, but Mandel was faster, clinching the award for AIRFOOTWORKS.
Mandel shouted,
"You guys are athletes, you guys are dancers, you guys are creatives, you guys are magicians!"
Dee Dee Simon: Heidi Klum's emotional Golden Buzzer moment
In the third quarterfinal of America's Got Talent, Dee Dee Simon, a prison nurse, gave a powerful performance of Teddy Swims' Lose Control that earned Heidi Klum's Golden Buzzer. She impressed both the judges and the audience.
The judges were moved by Dee Dee's performance. In a show of solidarity, Howie Mandel took off his shoes and clapped them together, saying,
"You knocked your shoes off, you knocked my shoes off!"
Sofia Vergara added that Dee Dee was "a real person living her dream." Simon Cowell appreciated the authenticity Dee Dee brought to the stage, noting,
"There was no holding you back. There was no fear, and you were like, 'You know what? This is who I am. This is my talent.' And you just went for it."
Sebastián and Sonia: Simon Cowell's aerial act Golden Buzzer
Sebastián and Sonia, an aerial team from Barcelona, Spain, won the final Golden Buzzer of the Quarterfinals during the fourth round of America's Got Talent. The two had planned an incredible aerial routine, but disaster struck when Sonia hurt her arm during preparations.
Despite the setback, Sebastián danced the routine solo to Shawn Mendes' "In My Blood," leaving both the audience and the judges awestruck. His gravity-defying acrobatics, executed with the grace and precision of an experienced performer, drew a standing ovation.
Simon Cowell was extremely impressed with Sebastián's determination to play despite his injury and the difficulty of performing a two-person performance alone. He noted,
"A lot of people would have given up...Honestly, I think most people would have just said, you know what, we've had an accident and therefore we can't continue, but you did the opposite, you continued."
As the audience cheered, Simon pressed the Golden Buzzer, sending Sebastián and Sonia straight to the finals. The couple kissed on stage, cementing their place in America's Got Talent history as one of the season's most courageous acts.
Don't miss out on the thrilling performances as the journey continues into the semifinals of America's Got Talent season 19. Tune in on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC to see who will take the stage and get one step closer to winning the grand prize. The competition is heating up—make sure you're watching!
