America’s Got Talent: All-Stars: Aerialist Aidan Bryant wins season finale of spin-off series on NBC
Teenage aerialist Aidan Bryant won America’s Got Talent: All-Stars on Monday during a star-studded two-hour season finale that featured final performances by all 11 finalists.
Saxophonist Avery Dixon finished in second place, while Light Balance Kids from Ukraine placed third.
Teenage ventriloquist Ana-Maria Mărgean finished fourth and 13-year-old magician Aidan McCann from Kildare, Ireland placed fifth.
Self-taught aerialist Aidan, 18, and magician Aidan were first in the top five, as acrobatic trio Bello Sisters and contemporary dance troupe Power Duo were knocked out of the top spots.
Saxophonist Avery moved into the top five over comedian Mike E. Winfield, while Ukraine-based Light Balance Kids advanced into the top five over Detroit Youth Choir.
The Champion: Teenage aerialist Aidan Bryant won America’s Got Talent: All-Stars on Monday during a star-studded two-hour season finale that featured final performances by all 11 finalists.
Huge trophy: The 18-year-old champion lifted his massive AGT: All-Stars trophy
The last spot in the top five went to teenage ventriloquist Ana-Maria Mărgean, who advanced over former AGT champion Kodi Lee and Britain’s Got Talent singer Tom Ball.
The winner was determined by ‘Superfans’ voting and took home the grand prize of $500,000.
The champion also earned bragging rights as the winner of the spinoff series that featured 60 top acts drawn from the international Got Talent franchise.
Aidan hugged show host Terry Crews, 54, as he was announced the winner as judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel gave him a standing ovation.
Terry asked Aidan how it felt to win after beating the best artists from around the world.
‘This experience is crazy! I am very grateful. This is crazy, everyone. Thank you so much. This means a lot to me,” Aidan said.
Judge and franchise creator Simon stated that “there was no loser tonight.”
“The talent has won tonight,” Simon said.
Fan Favorite: Aidan returned for the spinoff series after finishing as the runner-up on AGT Season 16 in 2021
Final two: Saxophonist Avery Dixon and Aidan were the final two finalists
Good question: Terry asked Aidan how it felt to win after beating the best artists from around the world.
No loser: ‘The talent has won tonight,’ Simon said
The judges: Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum and Simon gave several standing ovations during the two-hour finale on NBC
The season finale concluded with Aidan hoisting his big AGT: All-Stars winner’s trophy high above his head.
The episode opened with acrobatic trio the Bello Sisters performing alongside fellow trapeze artist Aidan Bryant finalist with American Idol star Adam Lambert, 41, providing the soundtrack as he sang Chandelier from his new album High Drama.
Show finalist and former Britian’s Got Talent finalist Tom Ball teamed up with the Voices Of Hope Children’s Choir for a rendition of Who Wants To Live Forever.
Kodi Lee and Light Balance Kids then thrilled the audience when they teamed up for a fun rendition of Avicii’s song Wake Me Up.
“It was amazing,” Kodi said after performing with the Ukraine-based dance of lights troupe.
Comedian Mike E. Winfield in a pre-recorded video discussed his goal of being a television host, and then acted on the advice of host Terry, who told him to push himself.
Terry, at the end of the skit, kicked Mike out of his dressing room and turned down his request to co-host with him.
Mike then showcased his co-hosting skills by introducing finalist Ana-Maria Mărgean, 13, who performed her ventriloquism routine alongside ventriloquist Terry Fator, who won the second season of America’s Got Talent in 2007.
Strong Opening: The season finale opened with acrobatic trio Bello Sisters performing alongside fellow trapeze artist Aidan Bryant with American Idol star Adam Lambert, 41, providing the soundtrack while singing Chandelier from his new album High Drama .
Emotional performance: Show finalist and former Britian’s Got Talent finalist Tom Ball teamed up with Voices Of Hope Children’s Choir for a rendition of Who Wants To Live Forever
Awesome Couple: Kodi Lee and Light Balance Kids then thrilled the audience when they teamed up for a fun rendition of Avicii’s song Wake Me Up.
Ventriloquism Show: 13-year-old Ana-Maria Mărgean performed her ventriloquism routine alongside ventriloquist Terry Fator, who won the second season of America’s Got Talent in 2007.
They performed a dynamic duet of Elvis with his puppets Maynard and Waldo singing A Little Less Conversation.
Saxophonist Avery Dixon, 22, and Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, 63, had judge Heidi Klum, 49, dance in her seat as the finalist and legendary R&B producer performed Every Little Step written by Babyface for the Bobby Brown’s second album, Don’t Be Cruel.
The show’s finalists, Power Duo, combined their contemporary dance routine with music provided by violinist Lindsey Stirling, who starred in the fifth season of AGT.
Los Angeles rock band Weezer then performed with Terry’s Golden Buzzer finalists, the Detroit Youth Choir, who brought a fun new sound to his hit song Beverly Hills.
‘It was absolutely brilliant. Thank you very much for doing this,’ said judge Simon Cowell, 63.
Young magician and finalist on the show Aidan McCann teamed up for a magic act with Mat Franco, 34, who rose to fame as the first magician to win America’s Got Talent on the ninth season of the NBC show.
America’s Got Talent: All-Stars premiered January 2 on NBC.
The series was similar to the first spin-off America’s Got Talent: The Champions.
Hit song: Saxophonist Avery Dixon, 22, and Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, 63, performed Every Little Step during the finale.
Chair dance: Saxophonist Avery, 22, and Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, 63, had Judge Heidi Klum, 49, dance in their seat
Fun rendition: Los Angeles rock band Weezer then performed with Terry’s Golden Buzzer finalists, the Detroit Youth Choir, who brought a fun new sound to their hit song Beverly Hills.
Magic moment: Young magician and show finalist Aidan McCann teamed up for a magic act with 34-year-old Mat Franco, who rose to fame as the first magician to win America’s Got Talent on the ninth season of the NBC show.