America’s Got Talent 2026 Quarterfinals 3 Results and Live Recap
Tonight’s America’s Got Talent 2026 quarterfinals third installment delivered drama, standout performances and surprising voting outcomes. Eleven acts performed on Tuesday night (September 2), and America’s vote decided which three would advance to the semifinals. The judges’ panel for this episode featured Simon Cowell (absent due to back surgery), Howie Mandel, Mel B., and Sofia Vergara, with Terry Crews returning as host. Guest judge Kenan Thompson, who sat in for Simon during the performance episode, earlier awarded his Golden Buzzer to teen singer Lai Noelle, sending her straight to the finals.
This recap summarizes the night’s highlights, results and the acts that moved forward. It also notes the eliminated performers and the top contenders headed into the next round. If you missed the live broadcast, read on for an organized, SEO-friendly rundown of the Quarterfinals 3 outcomes and key moments from the episode.
The episode opened with a brief recap of the previous night’s performances before transitioning into tonight’s live results show. The program included a short package in which contestants reflected on pivotal “crossroads” moments in their lives, followed by a performance segment featuring AGT alumni. The Detroit Youth Choir joined a guest appearance that also included pop artist RAYE and other performers connected to the episode’s special features.
America’s Got Talent 2026 Results
Terry Crews started the results show by revealing the Top 5 acts based on America’s vote. The order in which the Top 5 were announced produced several surprises and prompted strong reactions from the live audience and judges. Below is the sequence of announcements and the acts that were eliminated as the Top 5 was revealed.
First announced into the Top 5: Acro Canine Crew. As Acro Canine Crew celebrated their advancement, singer Maria was announced as eliminated.
Next announcement: Daniel Alvarez secured a spot in the Top 5. That left Holland & Sienna heading home, a result that drew audible disappointment from viewers.
Third announced into the Top 5: Kameron Marshall. With Kameron advancing, Pynk Beard was eliminated from the competition.
Fourth announced into the Top 5: Guy Kelton Jones. This result meant that Herwan Legaillard would not be moving on to the next round.
With two remaining acts on stage—Elsie and Isaac Atkins—the final spot in the Top 5 was revealed. Isaac Atkins claimed that last Top 5 position, and Elsie was eliminated.
AGT Quarterfinals Top 3 Revealed
After the Top 5 were confirmed and the remaining eliminations announced, the show unveiled the three acts advancing to the semifinals. The Top 3 advancing from Quarterfinals 3 are:
Kameron Marshall
Acro Canine Crew
Daniel Alvarez
These three acts will perform in the semifinal round, where competition intensifies and live voting will determine who moves one step closer to the finals. The live voting window and semifinal schedule were referenced during the broadcast; viewers should check the official show schedule for exact times and voting instructions.
AGT Top 3 Going into the Semifinal
Congratulations to the acts moving on to the semifinal round. Their advancement reflects strong public support and memorable performances this week:
Kameron Marshall
Acro Canine Crew
Daniel Alvarez
Eliminated
The following acts were eliminated during the Quarterfinals 3 results show:
Maria
Holland & Sienna
Pynk Beard
Herwan Legaillard
Elsie
Guy Kelton Jones (had reached the Top 5)
Isaac Atkins (had reached the Top 5)
Quarterfinals night combined performances and judging reactions with the pressure of public voting and immediate eliminations, making it a high-stakes, three-hour live spectacle. The Golden Buzzer recipient Lai Noelle remains automatically in the finals, while the semifinalists named above will prepare for the next live voting round. The next results episode and live voting window will occur the following Tuesday, with the semifinals scheduled soon after.
Stay tuned to the series for semifinal matchups and updated voting details. America’s Got Talent continues to deliver a mix of emotional backstories, inventive performances and unpredictable results as the competition advances toward the finals.