America’s Got Talent 2024 Qualifiers 1 poll results and prediction – Which THREE acts will advance to the Semi-Finals?
America’s Got Talent Season 19 reached its first live results show on Wednesday, August 14. The live portion of this season spans seven weeks: four weeks of Qualifier performances featuring a total of 54 contestants, followed by a one-week semi-final and a two-night grand finale. This year the show added a major twist — each judge (Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara) holds a single live-show golden buzz they can use to send one act directly to the finale. After the judges’ choices, America votes and selects three acts from the remaining ten to advance to the semi-finals.
Following Qualifiers 1, fans cast their votes in our polls to indicate favorites and forecast which acts will make it through to the semi-finals. The dancing dog act Rhythm & Roni emerged as the clear favorite in the “Favorite Act” poll, while vocalists Richard Goodall and LiV Warfield also ranked highly. These poll outcomes reflect audience enthusiasm going into tonight’s result show and provide a snapshot of fan expectations for the upcoming rounds.
Prediction
Based on poll trends and the live performances this week, my prediction largely aligns with voter sentiment: Richard Goodall and LiV Warfield look positioned to move on to the semi-finals. However, I expect a surprise pick among the three advancing acts — 13-year-old contortionist Arshiya has the kind of unique, memorable stage presence that often resonates with both viewers and voters, so I’m predicting Arshiya will join Goodall and Warfield in the semi-final lineup. For context, Sofia Vergara used her live golden buzzer on the Hakuna Matata Acrobats, securing them a direct spot in the finale, which reshapes the field and reduces the pool of acts competing for America’s three semi-final votes.
America’s Got Talent 2024 Qualifiers 1 Poll Results
Below are the poll outcomes from our readers, showing both the audience’s favorite acts and the polling predictions for which three acts will advance to the semi-finals. Percentages reflect relative support among voters participating in the polls.
Favorite Act
- Rhythm & Roni – Dog Act – 31.75%
- Richard Goodall – Singer – 26.98%
- LiV Warfield – Singer – 15.87%
- Hakuna Matata Acrobats – Acrobatic Act – SOFIA GOLDEN BUZZER – Straight to the FINAL – 12.70%
- Arshiya – Contortion – 3.17%
- Ashes & Arrows – Band – 3.17%
- Attraction Juniors – Shadow Performance – 3.17%
- Phillip Lewis – Baton Act – 1.59%
- Hypers Kids Africa – Dance Group – 1.59%
- Los Osos High School – Dance Group – 0.00%
- Flewnt & Inkabee – Rap Duo – 0.00%
Which Three Acts Will Advance to the Semifinals?
- Richard Goodall – Singer – 29.28%
- Rhythm & Roni – Dog Act – 22.97%
- LiV Warfield – Singer – 16.22%
- Ashes & Arrows – Band – 9.91%
- Arshiya – Contortion – 6.31%
- Hypers Kids Africa – Dance Group – 6.31%
- Attraction Juniors – Shadow Performance – 4.05%
- Phillip Lewis – Baton Act – 1.80%
- Los Osos High School – Dance Group – 1.80%
- Flewnt & Inkabee – Rap Duo – 1.35%
Favorite Judge
- Simon Cowell – 48.98%
- Sofia Vergara – 20.41%
- Howie Mandel – 20.41%
- Heidi Klum – 10.20%
These poll results give a clear look at fan preferences after Qualifiers 1. Rhythm & Roni captured attention as the crowd favorite for overall entertainment value, while Richard Goodall and LiV Warfield scored strong support as vocal contenders. The golden buzzer decision by Sofia Vergara for Hakuna Matata Acrobats guarantees their place in the finale and alters the competitive landscape for the remaining acts. As the live rounds continue, audience voting patterns and memorable performances will determine which acts survive to compete in the semi-finals and, ultimately, the finale.
Stay tuned for further updates as the season progresses and more live results are announced. The combination of judge decisions, golden buzzers and America’s votes will continue to shape the path forward for these talented performers.