America's Got Talent All Stars 2024: The Best Acts Compete Again

The History of America's Got Talent

America's Got Talent first premiered on NBC in June 2006. It was created by Simon Cowell and executive produced by Cowell and Simon Fuller. It started off as an open audition process where singers, dancers, comedians, novelty acts, and other performers compete to win a million dollars and a contract to headline a show in Las Vegas.

The Judges

The original judges were David Hasselhoff, Brandy Norwood, and Piers Morgan. Since then, the judging panel has had some changes but has featured well-known personalities like Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara. The host has remained mostly the same, with Regis Philbin hosting the first season and Nick Cannon taking over from season two onward.

Audition Process

America's Got Talent has open auditions across the country to find a variety of talented acts to compete. It starts with producers choosing and shortlisting acts from videotaped auditions. The judges then evaluate these acts in front of a live audience in New York, Los Angeles, or other cities. Each judge decides whether or not to send an act to the next round by pressing a buzzer - if an act gets buzzes from all judges, they are eliminated.

Notable & Popular Acts Over the Years

Some of the most popular and memorable acts from America's Got Talent over the years have included:

Singers & Musicians

Bianca Ryan, Neal E. Boyd, Kevin Skinner, Michael Grimm, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., Grace VanderWaal, Kodi Lee

Comedians

Taylor Williamson, Tom Cotter, Drew Lynch, Samuel J. Comroe

Magicians

Duo Transcend, Mat Franco, Shin Lim, Eric Chien

Dance & Acrobatic Groups

Fighting Gravity, Team iLuminate, The Texas Tenors, Light Balance

Danger Acts

Cesar Millan, Anna Graceman, Kenichi Ebina, Deadly Games, Bello Nock

Some past winners like ventriloquist Terry Fator, comedian Bianca Ryan, and magician Mat Franco have gone on to great success with their own shows and residencies in Las Vegas.

The 2024 All Star Season

In 2024, America's Got Talent is mixing things up by having an All Star season subtitled "The Best of the Best". Past acts from any season are welcome to audition again for a chance to compete against each other. Winners, finalists, fan favorites, and memorable acts will come back to showcase new skills and compete for the top spots.

What to Expect

The format will stick to what fans know and love. There will be initial auditions to determine which All Stars get to perform in front of the judges. Then it moves to live quarterfinal, semifinal, and finale episodes where at-home viewers can vote for their favorites. Popular acts likely to return are:

Judges have not yet been confirmed but will likely include Simon Cowell. Terry Crews may return as host and he will reveal if there are any other twists or changes in store! America's Got Talent continues to showcase amazing talents year after year, but the All Star edition is set to be bigger than ever.

Conclusion

For almost 20 seasons, America's Got Talent has given aspiring performers a platform to share their talents and compete for national recognition. In 2024, it will bring back fan favorite contestants for a special All Star season filled with even more incredible singing, dancing, danger acts and more. Viewers and judges alike are excited to see what former acts come back improved or with fresh new routines. The #americasgottalent #agt hashtag will be lighting up as social media buzzes about this unique season - it will be one not to miss for AGT fans!

FAQs

What is the prize for winning AGT All Stars?

The prize has not been confirmed yet, but it will likely be a large cash prize like the $1 million from regular AGT seasons. There may also be an option to headline a Las Vegas show.

Can winners compete again in AGT All Stars?

Yes, any past act from AGT is welcome to audition, including previous winners. Fans would love to see stand-out winners like Shin Lim, Mat Franco and more perform again.

How can acts audition for AGT All Stars 2024?

All Star acts likely have to apply or get scouted specifically for the season. There will also probably be some online auditions. Check the official AGT website and social media for details closer to the 2024 season.

What makes AGT All Stars different from a regular season?

AGT All Stars features past contestants only, including many fan favorites people are excited to see again. It amps up the competition to have the "best of the best" acts battling to impress viewers and voters.