America’s Got Talent 2026 Quarterfinal 2 poll results and prediction – Which THREE acts will advance to the Semi-Finals?
America’s Got Talent season 21 continued with its second live Wednesday results show on August 26, featuring the second quarterfinal round. The live competition structure this season includes four weeks of quarterfinal performances drawn from 44 contestants, followed by a single week of semifinals and the grand finale. Each week a judge can use a Live Show Golden Buzzer to send an act straight to the Finale; this week Mel B used hers to send teen heavy metal guitarist and singer Nene Royal forward.
Simon Cowell remains on medical leave and did not appear at the live shows due to necessary back surgery. The remaining judges continued to host and judge the performances, while viewers around the country cast votes in online polls and through the show’s official channels.
We collected results from the viewer polls after the Quarterfinal 2 broadcast. Below is a breakdown of fan favorites and the audience’s picks for which three acts should advance to the one-week semifinal. The poll reflects voting preferences among the ten acts featured in this quarterfinal episode.
Prediction
Based on the polling data and typical viewer trends, the three acts most likely to advance are Geno Ploeger, Veronika Goroshkova, and Mackenzie Sol. Geno leads as the clear favorite in the “Favorite Act” poll and earned the highest share in the “Which Three Acts Will Advance” poll as well. Veronika’s aerial pole routine and Mackenzie’s vocal performance attracted strong support, placing them second and third in the advancement poll. While live voting can shift when the official America’s Got Talent results are revealed, this prediction aligns with the audience sentiment reflected in the polls.
America’s Got Talent 2026 Quarterfinal 2 Poll Results
Favorite Act
- Geno Ploeger – Magician – 30.00%
- Nene Royal – Guitarist/singer – Mel B Golden Buzzer – 26.67%
- Come Here – Dance group – 13.33%
- Mackenzie Sol – Singer – 10.00%
- Veronika Goroshkova – Aerial pole – 10.00%
- Butter & Grit – Country music duo – 3.33%
- Bety – Singer – 3.33%
- LaRussell – Rapper – 3.33%
- Brad & Tracy – Gross out act – 0.00%
- Patrox – Dancer – 0.00%
- Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm – Singing duo – 0.00%
The “Favorite Act” results show a clear front-runner in Geno Ploeger, whose mix of magic and stage presence resonated with voters. Nene Royal, the week’s Golden Buzzer, also performed strongly in fan sentiment, demonstrating that a judge’s endorsement can translate into viewer enthusiasm. Dance group Come Here and vocalists Mackenzie Sol and Veronika Goroshkova rounded out the mid-pack in popularity.
Which Three Acts Will Advance to the Semifinals?
- Geno Ploeger – Magician – 22.69%
- Veronika Goroshkova – Aerial pole – 20.17%
- Mackenzie Sol – Singer – 19.33%
- Come Here – Dance group – 15.97%
- Butter & Grit – Country music duo – 12.61%
- Bety – Singer – 4.20%
- LaRussell – Rapper – 2.52%
- Brad & Tracy – Gross out act – 1.68%
- Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm – Singing duo – 0.84%
- Patrox – Dancer – 0.00%
In this advancement poll, Geno Ploeger leads with just under a quarter of the vote, followed closely by Veronika Goroshkova and Mackenzie Sol. The margins between these top three are relatively narrow, which means final results could hinge on late votes and the live show’s reveal. Dance group Come Here and country duo Butter & Grit also earned meaningful support and could be contenders if voting shifts.
These poll results reflect viewer preferences after the Quarterfinal 2 performances. They offer a snapshot of momentum heading into the semifinals week, but the official show results determine which acts actually move forward. For now, Geno Ploeger, Veronika Goroshkova, and Mackenzie Sol appear to be the strongest contenders based on fan voting trends.