AGT 2023: Which Two Acts Will Advance to the Finale? Vote for Your Favorites
America’s Got Talent returned to live shows on Monday, August 22, with Qualifiers 1. The first eleven acts took the stage and performed for the viewers’ votes. From that group, only two acts will ultimately advance to the finale from this episode. Those results were revealed on the first live results show airing Wednesday, August 23.
The Qualifiers round spans five weeks and includes a total of 55 acts. Each week a number of performers move forward based on the overnight audience vote; ten acts will advance through that initial voting process. In addition, a wild card slot will be decided by an Instant Vote on Wednesday, September 20. The season 18 finale was scheduled to air on NBC across two nights, Tuesday, September 26 and Wednesday, September 27.
Judge reactions in Qualifiers 1 were notable. Simon Cowell was openly critical of several contestants whom other judges praised. Traditionally Howie Mandel is the most cantankerous on the panel, but on this night Simon reserved his strongest praise for only a handful of performances. Whether strategic or sincere, his endorsements focused attention on a core group of favorites: Lavender Darcangelo, Ray Wold, Sainted, Adrian & Hurricane, and Lambros Garcia. Lavender Darcangelo, who received Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer, emerged as one of the acts with the clearest path to the finals based on judge attention and audience response.
In addition to the performers from the Qualifiers episode, several acts who are part of the AGT Las Vegas residency were scheduled to appear during the first results show. Those guest performers included Aidan Bryant, Pack Drumline, Human Fountains, Light Balance, and Kodi Lee. Their appearances often serve as high-energy segments between results and help showcase the variety of talent associated with the AGT brand.
AGT 2023 Qualifiers 1 Polls
Fans are encouraged to make their voices heard and support the acts they believe should advance. Below are the fan poll sections for Qualifiers 1. These sections list the notable performers from the episode and provide a clear way to register your preferences for who should move forward to the finale. Polls are displayed for picking two advancing acts, selecting a favorite act overall, choosing a favorite judge, and grading the season so far.
Which Two Acts Advance to the Finale? (PICK TWO)
Choose up to two acts from the Qualifiers 1 performers that you think should advance to the finale:
- Lavender Darcangelo
- Ray Wold
- Sainted
- Adrian & Hurricane
- Lambros Garcia
- Aidan Bryant (guest from Las Vegas residency)
- Pack Drumline (guest from Las Vegas residency)
- Human Fountains (guest from Las Vegas residency)
- Light Balance (guest from Las Vegas residency)
- Kodi Lee (guest from Las Vegas residency)
- Other act from Qualifiers 1
Vote for Your FAVORITE Act
Who was your favorite performer from Qualifiers 1? Select the act that left the biggest impression on you:
- Lavender Darcangelo
- Ray Wold
- Sainted
- Adrian & Hurricane
- Lambros Garcia
- Aidan Bryant
- Pack Drumline
- Human Fountains
- Light Balance
- Kodi Lee
- Other
Vote For Your Favorite Judge
Which judge’s opinions and reactions on Qualifiers 1 resonated with you the most?
- Simon Cowell
- Howie Mandel
- Heidi Klum
Grade the Season So Far
How would you rate AGT season 18 up to and including the first Qualifiers episode?
- A — Outstanding
- B — Very Good
- C — Average
- D — Below Average
- F — Disappointing
Poll results and fan reactions are typically shared ahead of the results show, where the final decisions and live voting outcomes determine who advances. Continue following the series to see which acts capture the audience vote and move one step closer to the AGT finale. Your participation helps highlight the performers who connect most strongly with viewers nationwide.