America's Got Talent 2026 TOP 10 Auditions So Far!

Recap (America’s Got Talent 2026 – Top 10 Auditions so far)

The episode jumps between standout auditions that mix high-stakes spectacle, big emotions, and nonstop judge banter—creating multiple “wow” moments and several acts that feel destined for the finals.

1) “Flying Bob” — Robot Kung Fu dance (Winner energy, weirdly hilarious)

• A performer called Flying Bob introduces himself as a 26-year-old from Sichuan, China, confidently saying he believes he’ll win.
• The twist: robots—and they aren’t just moving randomly. The judges and crowd react with shock (“Oh, no! It’s robots!” / “Scary!”).
• The robots perform in tight, synchronized choreography, so precise it earns praise like watching “people dance.”
• A standout joke lands when Mel asks if the “metal friends” have names. One is “Jackie,” described as loving Kung Fu, sparking playful, chaotic judge energy.
• Verdict: a clean four yeses (Howie, Mel, Sofia all vote yes).

2) Yu Ho-Jin (South Korea) — “bigger and better” magic

• Yu Ho-Jin returns because Simon previously told him to do something bigger, so he’s upgraded his act.
• The stage starts unimpressive, then the performance escalates into an intense “Wait… WHAT?!” wave of reactions.
• Judges appear genuinely stunned, praising the act as sensational—with celebration and hype after it’s framed as one of the show’s best magic moments.

3) Lay (14, Texas) — emotional performance leads to the Golden Buzzer moment

• Lay, a 14-year-old from Texas, says she’s more confident this year.
• She sings a highly dramatic piece, triggering massive reactions, with judges repeatedly calling it incredible.
• A comedic rivalry/chaos moment unfolds onstage:
  • Someone tries to keep something secret, and then Simon’s Golden Buzzer scenario turns into a “he stole her from me” bit.
• The finish is pure celebration—judges praise her voice and stage presence, while the crowd goes wild.

4) Kev Adams (comedian, France) — stand-up about language + cultural shocks

• Kev Adams, a French comedian who only recently learned English, takes the stage after explaining he’s done stand-up for years.
• His jokes build around:
  • Misunderstood English expressions (especially “hang out,” twisted into an absurd misunderstanding).
  • Culture shock comparisons between France and America, including driving distance (“Vegas is right there” → it’s a 5-hour drive) and how pricing/taxes/tipping work.
• A recurring gag: tipping changes the tone of the waiter—the higher the tip, the more the waiter acts like “my man.”
• Judges roast-praise him heavily, essentially agreeing he’s the best comedian they’ve ever had—and that he doesn’t even need a Golden Buzzer to be a frontrunner.

5) Ruben Roldan (Spain, 23) — parkour with a backstory

• Ruben introduces himself from Malaga, Spain at 23, explaining his dream: parkour, inspiring people, and traveling.
• Simon asks questions and tries to locate him when he disappears—leading into a physical stunt build-up.
• His parkour is framed as “breaking limits,” and judges react with amazement at both the athletic skill and the courage behind it.
• Verdict: strong approval, with Simon calling it “bloody fantastic.”

6) Lara D (Sydney, Australia) — big vocal storytelling (with “stolen” Golden Buzzer drama)

• Lara D comes on speaking like she believes dreams come true here, wanting something unexpected.
• She performs with intense, dramatic vocal phrasing—judges describe it as star-level and surprising.
• Another “who got who” moment appears: it’s treated like she was wanted instantly, with the Golden Buzzer/attention described as “stolen.”
• The performance lands as a major emotional hit, met with big approval energy.

7) Cesar Diaz (Portugal) — comedic stage ending with a musical twist

• Cesar is presented as the last act, “nervous a lot,” and told to convert that nervousness into comedy.
• He delivers a funny, theatrical singing/act-style performance—judges call it clever and super entertaining.
• Simon emphasizes it’s not just funny—it’s smart and memorable.
• Verdict: multiple judges vote yes, framing it as a great, upbeat finish.

8) McKenzie Sol (Newcastle, England; 25) — a return connection + flawless delivery

• McKenzie Sol shares he’s 25 and sings in pubs/clubs.
• Emotional twist: Mel reveals she remembers him from when he was 4, tying back to an earlier audition/experience—he’s basically been on their radar for years.
• He performs a moody, romantic song with powerful control.
• Mel praises him as extraordinary and “fabulous,” while Simon delivers a decisive yes.
• The moment is framed as talent + persistence + a long time coming.

9) Spoken word / poetry audition (USA) — “The Riot Wasn’t Plan A”

• A performer delivers an intense spoken-word piece about love, struggle, resistance, and resilience.
• The writing is rhythmic and packed with repeated calls to action and cultural references.
• Judges respond with deep appreciation, praising that he blended inspiration, vocals, and wisdom together.
• Verdict: overwhelmingly positive (multiple yeses).

10) Betty (17, Spain) — standout singing in English/Spanish vibe; “star quality” energy

• Betty, 17 from Spain, says she flew to America for her dream and has been watching the show for years.
• She sings with a uniquely emotional tone, and judges are struck by her “recording voice.”
• Judges compare her style to a blend of multiple famous vocal qualities (including Halsey/Adele-style comparisons).
• She earns massive praise for originality—she’s not copying others.
• Verdict: four seats / four yeses, confirming she advanced.

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Main standouts & recurring “video makes it special” moments

• Robot choreography that’s “scary but brilliant” and perfectly synchronized.
• Multiple Golden Buzzer-style reactions with judge rivalry jokes (the “he stole her from me” energy).
• Kev Adams’ cultural misunderstandings turning into big laugh set-pieces.
• High emotion across singers—Lay through Betty all get “you’re a star already” treatment.
• A final run mixing comedy + musical performance, designed to leave the audience smiling.

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Appearing personalities (judges/hosts)

• Howie Mandel
• Mel B
• Sofia Vergara
• Simon Cowell (heavily referenced throughout, especially for Golden Buzzer decisions and reactions)