America’s Got Talent 2024 finale poll results: We predict the winner of season 19
The poll results for the America’s Got Talent 2024 finale are decisive: singing janitor Richard Goodall dominated the votes, with dog act Roni Sagi & Rhythm trailing distantly in second. The remaining finalists split the rest of the responses and each earned only single-digit percentages. While every finalist made it to the last stage of the competition and deserves credit for that accomplishment, the public sentiment in this poll is overwhelmingly in favor of Richard Goodall.
With the finale live, viewers can expect celebrity duets, polished productions, and plenty of emotional moments. Host Terry Crews will announce the Top 5 before the final reveal, and the judges — Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, and Sofia Vergara — will be watching and reacting from the panel. The broadcast schedule notes the finale airs on NBC at 9 pm ET/PT with a one-hour recap at 8 pm ET/PT, and episodes are typically available to stream on Peacock the next day.
Prediction
We received a record number of responses to the finale poll, and votes skewed heavily toward Richard Goodall. In both the “should win” and “will win” polls, he commanded the majority of support, suggesting strong audience enthusiasm for his story and performance style. Even allowing for the possibility of organized voting pushes, the numbers point to a clear frontrunner.
Richard’s appeal is straightforward: he’s an underdog with a relatable backstory who also delivers powerful vocal performances. He handles big, 80s-style power ballads with conviction and connects emotionally with audiences — a combination that tends to perform well in finals. For these reasons, our prediction is that Richard Goodall will be crowned the winner of America’s Got Talent season 19.
The America’s Got Talent 2024 finale airs on NBC at 9 pm ET/PT; a one-hour performance recap airs at 8 pm ET/PT. Episodes stream on Peacock the next day.
America’s Got Talent 2024 Qualifiers 4 Poll Results
Which AGT act SHOULD win?
- Richard Goodall – Singer – 58.80%
- Roni Sagi & Rhythm – Dog act – 16.38%
- Solange Kardinaly – Quick Change Act – 8.34%
- Brent Street – Dance Group – 4.75%
- Sky Elements – Drone act – 4.35%
- Learnmore Jonasi – Comedian – 3.23%
- AIRFOOTWORKS – Dance group – 1.64%
- Hakuna Matata Acrobats – 1.10%
- Dee Dee Simon – Singer – 0.91%
- Sebastian & Sonia – Aerial act – 0.49%
Which AGT act WILL win?
- Richard Goodall – Singer – 69.57%
- Roni Sagi & Rhythm – Dog act – 13.44%
- Solange Kardinaly – Quick Change Act – 5.69%
- Brent Street – Dance Group – 3.14%
- Sky Elements – Drone act – 2.68%
- Learnmore Jonasi – Comedian – 2.47%
- Dee Dee Simon – Singer – 0.94%
- AIRFOOTWORKS – Dance group – 0.94%
- Hakuna Matata Acrobats – 0.74%
- Sebastian & Sonia – Aerial act – 0.40%
Favorite judge
Poll respondents named Simon Cowell their favorite judge, followed by Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara, with Howie Mandel rounding out the panel. Simon’s influence as a long-standing industry figure and his direct feedback often resonate with viewers, which may explain his top placement.
- Simon Cowell – 40.63%
- Heidi Klum – 27.12%
- Sofia Vergara – 17.99%
- Howie Mandel – 14.26%
Grade the season
Voters awarded the season a strong overall grade, with an overwhelming majority giving it an A. While opinions will always vary, these results indicate many viewers found this season entertaining and engaging. Personally, the season offered several memorable moments and a mix of acts that appealed to a broad audience, even if it didn’t surpass the show’s all-time best seasons in every respect.
- A – 61.60%
- B – 26.62%
- C – 7.18%
- D – 3.06%
- F – 1.53%
In summary, the poll paints a clear picture: Richard Goodall is the fan favorite and the leading contender to win season 19. Roni Sagi & Rhythm earned solid support but remain well behind. The rest of the finalists divided the remainder of the votes. Tune in for the live finale to see whether the public vote and the show’s outcome align with these results.