AceShowbiz - The second quarterfinal results of America's Got Talent 2026 aired live on August 26, 2025, revealing that aerialist Veronika Goroshkova, dance group Come Here, and magician Geno Ploeger were voted by viewers to advance to the semifinals. These three acts stood out among eleven performances, securing their spots based solely on America’s Vote.

Veronika Goroshkova, who previously received a Golden Buzzer from judge Sofia Vergara, impressed audiences again with her aerial skills. Dance group Come Here captivated viewers with a dynamic routine, while Geno Ploeger’s magic act sealed the final semifinal slot. Despite Mel B’s negative buzzer for a teen brother duo and some judges’ encouragement for other eliminated acts, several performers—including rapper LaRussell, singer Bety, and singing brothers Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm—failed to secure enough votes to continue. Married couple Brad & Tracy were also eliminated after their chainsaw act. Butter & Grit, Mackenzie Sol, and others made it to the Top 5 but fell short of the semifinals.

The judges panel for this season includes Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Melanie Brown, and Sofia Vergara, with Terry Crews hosting. Notably, Simon Cowell missed his second straight results show appearance.

America's Got Talent, distributed by NBC and produced by FremantleMedia North and Syco Television, has been a staple reality competition since 2006. This season’s results underscore the weight of America’s Vote in shaping the competition, with viewer preferences decisively determining which acts move forward.