America’s Got Talent 2023 Qualifiers 1 poll results and prediction – Which TWO acts will advance?
America’s Got Talent Season 18 reaches its first live results show tonight (Aug. 23). The live portion of the competition runs six weeks: five weeks of Qualifier performances featuring the Top 55 contestants, followed by the grand finale. In the finale, 11 acts will compete for the $1 million prize and the opportunity to headline AGT’s Las Vegas residency.
This year’s live format continues the recent change: only two acts will advance each week based entirely on America’s Vote. The judges — Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara — no longer have the final say on who moves forward during the live rounds.
Fans voted in our polls ahead of tonight’s results show, and those votes reveal who viewers favored heading into the live eliminations. The poll data largely aligns between “favorite act” and “which two will advance,” with a couple of notable differences in ranking order. Based on the numbers and recent performance trends, one act stands out as a likely safe bet for advancement, while the second spot remains competitive.
Prediction
Singer Lavender Darcangelo, who received Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer, finished the Qualifier show with a memorable performance. Given her strong reception and high online view counts, she is the clearest frontrunner to advance to the finale. The second advancing spot is less certain.
The dog act Adrian & Hurricane attracted the largest share of fan support in the “favorite act” poll and earned significant online attention (reported around 123K YouTube views). Kid ventriloquist Brynn Cummings posted strong view totals as well (roughly 206K views), and her onstage routine remains a fan favorite despite an off night noted by the judges. Lavender’s clip registered approximately 213K views. Based on the combined metrics — poll percentages, YouTube views, and overall audience reaction — the most likely outcome is that Lavender Darcangelo and Adrian & Hurricane will advance. That said, Brynn Cummings remains a realistic contender to claim the second spot if audience votes shift in her favor.
Overall, the first live qualifier felt uneven to many viewers. A few acts matched or exceeded their audition moments, but many did not, making tonight’s results unpredictable and worth watching closely.
America’s Got Talent 2023 Qualifiers 1 Poll Results
Favorite Act
- Adrian & Hurricane – Dog act – 41.58%
- Lavender Darcangelo – Singer – 25.74%
- Mitch Rossell – Country singer – 9.90%
- Sainted – Trap choir – 7.92%
- Brynn Cummings – Kid ventriloquist – 3.96%
- True Villains – Rock band – 2.97%
- Oleksandr Leshchenko & Magic Innovations – Multimedia dancer – 2.97%
- John Wines – Guitarist – 2.97%
- Maureen Langan – Comedian – 0.99%
- Lambros Garcia – Kid dancer – 0.99%
- Ray Wold – Fire performer – 0.00%
Which Two Acts WILL Advance?
- Lavender Darcangelo – Singer – 30.21%
- Adrian & Hurricane – Dog act – 25.00%
- Mitch Rossell – Country singer – 18.06%
- Sainted – Trap choir – 6.60%
- Brynn Cummings – Kid ventriloquist – 6.25%
- Oleksandr Leshchenko & Magic Innovations – Multimedia dancer – 5.90%
- John Wines – Guitarist – 3.13%
- Maureen Langan – Comedian – 2.08%
- True Villains – Rock band – 1.04%
- Lambros Garcia – Kid dancer – 1.04%
- Ray Wold – Fire performer – 0.69%
Favorite Judge
- Simon Cowell – 46.48%
- Heidi Klum – 22.54%
- Howie Mandel – 18.31%
- Sofia Vergara – 12.68%
Rate the Season so Far
- B – 52.24%
- A – 20.90%
- C – 19.40%
- D – 5.97%
- F – 1.49%
In summary: polls indicate strong support for Lavender Darcangelo and Adrian & Hurricane, with Brynn Cummings as a potential upset candidate for the second advancing spot. Judges remain prominent faces of the show, but this season’s live format places ultimate power in the hands of viewers — making each live results show a direct reflection of audience preference. Tune in tonight to see how the public vote plays out and which acts move one step closer to the finale.