{"id":248089,"date":"2026-06-24T03:57:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T03:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/americas-got-talent-golden-buzzer-moments-see-the-most-inspiring-auditions-from-season-21\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T03:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T03:57:38","slug":"americas-got-talent-golden-buzzer-moments-see-the-most-inspiring-auditions-from-season-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/americas-got-talent-golden-buzzer-moments-see-the-most-inspiring-auditions-from-season-21\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018America\u2019s Got Talent\u2019 Golden Buzzer Moments: See the Most Inspiring Auditions From Season 21"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/shows\/americas-got-talent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>America\u2019s Got Talent<\/i><\/span><\/a> auditions are nothing short of golden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Season 21 of NBC\u2019s hit reality show returned on June 2, 2026 with judges <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/simon-cowell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Simon Cowell<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/sofia-vergara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Sof\u00eda Vergara<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/mel-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Mel B<\/span><\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/howie-mandel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Howie Mandel<\/span><\/a><\/strong> ready to critique everyone from singers and dance groups to magicians and comedians.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This summer, the judges \u2014 alongside host <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrities\/terry-crews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Terry Crews<\/span><\/a><\/strong> \u2014 have the opportunity to once again press the Golden Buzzer if they want one contestant to automatically advance further into the competition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">All summer long, <i>Us Weekly<\/i> is keeping track of the inspiring Golden Buzzer auditions. Keep reading to see all the must-see moments and make sure to watch <i>America\u2019s Got Talent <\/i>on NBC Tuesdays at 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Lai Noelle<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lai Noelle Kicks Off AGT\u2019s FIRST-EVER 3 Golden Buzzer Night! | Auditions | AGT 2026\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UAUPi_pnT04?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">At just 14 years old, the Texas native admitted to feeling scared before taking the stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cI believe I was more ready this year. I definitely got better at my performances and being more confident in myself,\u201d she told the judges on June 2, 2026. \u201cI\u2019m excited and nervous.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">As soon as she began performing a rendition of Sienna Spiro\u2019s \u201cDie On This Hill,\u201d Lai wowed the audience and judges with a voice that sounded years beyond her age.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cWords aren\u2019t necessary,\u201d Simon said before pressing the Golden Buzzer.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Acro Crew\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Golden Buzzer: Acro Canine Crew Has Terry Crews RACING To The Stage! | Auditions | AGT 2026\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E7QEL4IqMfM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">During the season 21 premiere, a Canadian dance crew \u2014 made up of girls aged 7 to 21 \u2014 caught the attention of the judges when they performed with a variety of dogs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cIt\u2019s my two favorite acts: dance and dogs,\u201d Sof\u00eda proclaimed. \u201cI wasn\u2019t expecting this. It was too much for me. It was the perfect idea to come to <i>AGT<\/i>. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ultimately, it was Terry who used his golden buzzer to make sure the dance group advanced into the competition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cI have never ever seen anything like this in my life,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-related article link-related__with-thumb\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__thumbnail related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/americas-got-talent-winners-where-are-they-now\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<h3 class=\"article__title\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"article__title-link related-ab-test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/pictures\/americas-got-talent-winners-where-are-they-now\/\" target=\"\" data-source=\"00\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n    <span class=\"related-badge\">Related: <\/span><span class=\"related-title\">\u2018America\u2019s Got Talent\u2019 Winners: Where Are They Now?<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n\t\t\tCreated by Simon Cowell, America\u2019s Got Talent debuted on NBC in June 2006, shortly after the show was set to launch in the U.K. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters Enter your email Please enter a valid email. Subscribe By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Luke Taleno<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Golden Buzzer: Luke Taleno Manifested THIS Moment! | Auditions | AGT 2026\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E6MTIk7Vx7E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Last year, the Cuban native was an audience member for <i>America\u2019s Got Talent<\/i> and promised Simon he was going to get a golden buzzer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Fast-forward to June 2, 2026, when the Florida resident appeared on stage to deliver an original rap called \u201cSeat to Stage.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cFrom surviving cancer to chasing a dream to rapping in the streets in Miami Beach, I\u2019m here for a reason,\u201d Luke shared with the judges. \u201cEverything in my life prepared me for this moment right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">After receiving a standing ovation, Luke heard an unforgettable message from Howie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cYou are truly an image of what I believe authenticity is,\u201d he said in his critique. \u201cLast year, you predicted something and I just have one question: How did you know?\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Lara D<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Golden Buzzer: Lara D&#039;s &quot;Oscar Winning Tears.&quot; Makes Everyone EMOTIONAL! | Auditions | AGT 2026\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uGGbMvzhINA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Before singing a rendition of RAYE\u2019s \u201cOscar Winning Tears,\u201d the Australian native explained why she wanted to be part of <i>America\u2019s Got Talent<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cI feel like this is one of the biggest stages,\u201d Lara explained. \u201cI decided I wanted to come because I wanted to pursue my dream and I feel like this is where all dreams come true.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">After wowing the judges with her voice, Lara received a golden buzzer from Sof\u00eda \u2014 with an assist from Howie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cI\u2019ve been looking for something unexpected,\u201d he shared. \u201cYou are a star, and I want to do something special. You deserve this.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>\u00a0Yu Hojin<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Early Release: Hundred Fingers Earns Howie Mandel&#039;s Golden Buzzer! | Auditions | AGT 2026\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wah2ulWNb1Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">After competing on season 17 of <i>America\u2019s Got Talent<\/i>, the South Korean native returned to NBC\u2019s show for an even bigger (and more magical) act.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">His performance received a standing ovation from the judges and had Terry running to the table in hopes of pressing the golden buzzer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ultimately, Howie beat him to the punch and ensured the magical act advanced into the competition.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><b>\u00a0Isaac Atkins<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Golden Buzzer: Army Sergeant Isaac Atkins STUNS Mel B With &quot;Beggin&#039;&quot; | Auditions | AGT 2026\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F-FFLSpCHKw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Judge Mel B immediately fell in love with the Maine native when he shared his story of building a music career while serving in the United States Army.<\/p>\n<p>Once he began singing \u201cBeggin&#8217;\u201d by M\u00e5neskin, Isaac earned a golden buzzer from the Spice Girls singer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cLet me tell you. You can sing,\u201d Mel said before pressing the button. \u201cHold on a minute. Before anyone else does it, I\u2019m gonna do it.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Rub\u00e9n Rold\u00e1n<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Golden Buzzer: Rub\u00e9n Rold\u00e1n Gets The Moment Of A Lifetime From Simon Cowell | Auditions | AGT 2026\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5HSi2nG1oX0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old Spain native came to America\u2019s Got Talent to inspire the world with his parkour skills. He certainly impressed the judges when Simon pressed the Golden Buzzer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat was bloody fantastic,\u201d\u00a0 he said. \u201cI have so much respect for your talent and your courage.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"news-block\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form  \">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/themes\/us-weekly\/assets\/img\/newsletter-bg-narrow.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"newsletter-form__background background-narrow\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/themes\/us-weekly\/assets\/img\/newsletter-bg-wide.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"newsletter-form__background background-wide\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter-signup__success\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n<h3>Thank You!<\/h3>\n<p>You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Golden Buzzer: Mackenzie Sol&#039;s &quot;back to friends&quot; Leaves Mel B Speechless | Auditions | AGT 2026\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o7ug3j2BqgY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Twenty one years after first auditioning for Simon on <em>The X Factor<\/em>, the England native appeared on America\u2019s Got Talent and impressed Mel B with his performance of \u201cback to friends\u201d by Sombr.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cI think you are absolutely extroardinarily fabulous,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m glad I got to speak first. You have so much talent and feeling when you sing. It\u2019s brilliant.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/americas-got-talent-season-21s-best-golden-buzzer-moments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some America\u2019s Got Talent auditions are nothing short of golden. Season 21 of NBC\u2019s hit reality show returned on June 2, 2026 with judges Simon Cowell, Sof\u00eda Vergara, Mel B and Howie Mandel ready to critique everyone from singers and dance groups to magicians and comedians. This summer, the judges \u2014 alongside host Terry Crews [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":248098,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-248089","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=248089"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248089\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/248098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=248089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=248089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=248089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}