America’s Got Talent 2023 Qualifiers 2 poll results and prediction – Which TWO acts will advance?
America’s Got Talent season 18 reached its second live results show on Aug. 30, and fans across the country tuned in to see which performers from Qualifiers 2 would move forward. This season’s live-show format features five weeks of Qualifier performances drawn from a Top 55, culminating in a grand finale where 11 contestants will compete for the $1 million prize and a headline residency in Las Vegas. As in the previous season, the format has been altered so that only two acts advance each week based strictly on America’s Vote; the judges—Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara—no longer decide who advances during the live rounds.
Qualifier 2 produced several memorable performances. Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer act, the dance group Murmuration, closed the night with a striking routine that earned glowing comments from the judges and strong audience reaction. Comic Ahren Belisle drew laughs and attention with a routine that integrates a text-to-speech smartphone app, earning both audience approval and high marks from the judges. Other notable performers included the Sharpe Family Singers, who bring a substantial social media following, kid singer Alfie Andrew—whose One Direction cover was singled out by Simon Cowell—and dynamic acts like the Terry Crews Golden Buzzer drumline, Chioma & the Atlanta Drum Academy.
Fans participated in polls predicting who would be chosen by America’s Vote to advance from this group. The poll data below reflects audience sentiment following the live performances and offers insight into which acts have built momentum. While poll results are not official vote totals, they do indicate who has captured public attention and engagement heading into results night.
Prediction
Based on the live reactions, judge feedback and the fan poll results, the strongest prediction is that Murmuration will secure one of the two advancement spots. Their Howie Mandel Golden Buzzer performance positioned them as a favorite. For the second spot, the poll points to comic Ahren Belisle, whose smart, tech-driven routine and strong audience response make him a likely contender. While other acts—like the Sharpe Family Singers and Alfie Andrew—have clear strengths and followings, the combination of viral appeal and judge praise suggests Murmuration and Ahren Belisle are best positioned to move forward.
America’s Got Talent 2023 Qualifiers 2 Poll Results
Favorite Act
- Murmuration – Dance group – Howie Mandel Golden Buzzer – 42.45%
- Ahren Belisle – Comic – 11.51%
- Sharpe Family Singers – Family singing group – 10.79%
- Alfie Andrew – Kid singer – 10.07%
- Steel Panther – Heavy metal group – 9.35%
- Chioma & the Atlanta Drum Academy – Drumline – Terry Crews Golden Buzzer – 5.76%
- Three G – Hand balancers – 3.60%
- Andrew Stanton – Sword swallower – 2.16%
- Ryland – Kid magician – 2.16%
- Dani Kerr – Singer – 2.16%
- Erica Coffelt – Viral dancer – 0.00%
Which Two Acts WILL Advance?
- Murmuration – Dance group – Howie Mandel Golden Buzzer – 43.00%
- Ahren Belisle – Comic – 15.50%
- Alfie Andrew – Kid singer – 10.50%
- Chioma & the Atlanta Drum Academy – Drumline – Terry Crews Golden Buzzer – 9.50%
- Sharpe Family Singers – Family singing group – 7.00%
- Steel Panther – Heavy metal group – 5.50%
- Three G – Hand balancers – 5.00%
- Andrew Stanton – Sword swallower – 2.50%
- Ryland – Kid magician – 1.50%
- Dani Kerr – Singer – 0.00%
- Erica Coffelt – Viral dancer – 0.00%
Final results always depend on the official public vote tallies announced on the live results show, but the polls reveal clear frontrunners and the acts that resonated most with viewers after Qualifiers 2. Murmuration’s powerhouse performance and Ahren Belisle’s unique comedic approach both captured significant attention, while other contestants showed promise and could still influence later weeks. As the season progresses, momentum and online engagement will play major roles in determining which acts reach the finale and ultimately compete for the grand prize.