From left: Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, host Terry Crews, Mel B and Simon Cowell on ‘America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League’.Photo:Trae Patton/NBC
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America’s Got Talent’s finalists are getting ready to compete for the inauguralFantasy Leaguecrown!
TheAmerica’s Got Talentspinoff closed out its last semifinals episode this week and is now gearing up for its two-part finale beginning on Monday night.
After a season of twists and turns, dazzling performances and tight competition, America has named the top 10 finalists. As they get ready to deliver their final performance of the season, PEOPLE can exclusively debut new photos of all the finalists.
Learn more about each act’sAGTjourney and which judge’s team they’re competing on below.
Simon Cowell’s fantasy team
MUSA MOTHA
One ofSimon Cowell’s OG draft picks, dancer Musa Motha first competed onBritain’s Got Talentseason 16 in 2023. He had dreams of becoming a professional football player but was diagnosed with cancer around age 10. The illness caused the South Africa resident to lose his left leg, but that hasn’t stopped him from dancing from his way into the hearts of viewers around the world.
“When the music starts and I’m on stage performing, nothing matters. It’s just me and the music and the stage performing for people,” Musa said in a recent episode.
After a virtual qualifier’s performance, Musa wowed the judges during the semifinals round and earned Simon’s Golden Buzzer, sending him straight to the finale.
Musa Motha.JOE SCHMELZER, TREASURBITE STUDIO
JOE SCHMELZER, TREASURBITE STUDIO
PACK DRUMLINE
Hailing from Chicago, the energetic percussion group formed in 2014 but wasn’t introduced to viewers until season 17 ofAmerica’s Got Talentin 2022.
“We came from nothing, we create this from the hearts,” Dontae said on stage after their latest performance.
Pack Drumline.JOE SCHMELZER, TREASURBITE STUDIO
SAINTED
The powerhouse choir — which was formed in 2020 — first competed onAmerica’s Got Talentduring season 18 in 2023, but were eliminated in the semifinals.
Simon then drafted them for hisFantasy Leagueteam, and they came back swinging. After getting permission to use Prince’s “Purple Rain” — a song that is rarely cleared, according to producers — the 25+ person, gospel-meets-hiphop choir wowed the judges with their soulful rendition in the qualifier round. As a result, Simon ended up using his Golden Buzzer, sending Sainted straight to the finale.
“I remember being a kid rehearsing in the mirror, pretending that we were before crowds like this,” Sainted director Dennis Reed Jr. said after the exciting moment. “Never stop believing, always keep dreaming, you can do it! You can make it!”
Sainted.JOE SCHMELZER, TREASURBITE STUDIO
Heidi Klum’s fantasy team
V. UNBEATABLE
The dance/acrobatic group from Mumbai made their mark during season 14 ofAGTin 2019 but placed fourth in the competition. They later returned forAGT: The Championsseason 2, where they ultimately won the entire thing.
This time, the group returned to theAGTstage as one ofHowie Mandel’s draft picks. However, after their mesmerizing routine in the semifinals,Heidi Klumused her Golden Buzzer, which allowed her to the steal the group and send them through to the finale on her team.
V. Unbeatable.JOE SCHMELZER, TREASURBITE STUDIO
SOFIE DOSSI
The contortionist and hand-balancer first appeared onAGTscreens during season 11 in 2016. Though she made it to the top 10, Sofie was later eliminated. She returned in 2019 for season 1 ofAGT: The Champions.
“You did not really actually need my Golden Buzzer but I pushed it because I love you and I believe in you and I think you’re amazing,” Heidi told her following her show-stopping act.
Sofie Dossi.JOE SCHMELZER, TREASURBITE STUDIO
Mel B’s fantasy team
BILLY AND EMILY ENGLAND
The rollerblading sibling duo first competed onBritain’s Got Talentseason 9 in 2015 before crossing over to theAGTstage for season 12 in 2017, and later,AGT: The Championsseason 1.
With their spot cemented in the finale, Billy and Emily were beyond thrilled to be one step closer to anAGTcrown. “We are so excited to show you what’s possible on skates,” the sibling duowrote on Instagram, adding inanother post, “If someone would [have] told us as kids this would happen in 2024, we would not have believed it.”
Billy and Emily England.JOE SCHMELZER, TREASURBITE STUDIO
AIDAN BRYANT
The self-taught aerialist has been a fan-favorite act ever since he was introduced onAGTin season 16 in 2021. Though he finished in second place to magician Dustin Tavella, Aidan later returned to compete inAGT: All-Stars, where hewon the whole thingin February 2023.
Now set to compete in yet anotherAGTfinale, Aidan says the moment feels “surreal.”
Aidan Bryant.JOE SCHMELZER, TREASURBITE STUDIO
Howie Mandel’s fantasy team
RAMADHANI BROTHERS
The hand and head-balancing brothers from Tanzania came toAGTduring season 18 in 2023, but finished in fifth place despite their unbelievably thrilling acts.
Heidi then drafted them to herFantasy Leagueteam, but after their qualifiers performance, Howie couldn’t help but use his Golden Buzzer to steal the brothers — even if it meant having Heidi tackle him to the ground.
“You can do so much better with the right coach,” Howie joked after pushing his buzzer and sending the brothers straight to the finale, as Heidi latertweeted, “I love the Ramadhani Brothers sooooo much … Howie, thank you very much for sticking your big head into the middle of MY winning act.”
Ramadhani Brothers.JOE SCHMELZER, TREASURBITE STUDIO
KODI LEE
Kodi is undoubtedly one of the most memorable acts to walk theAGTstage. He was first introduced to audiences in 2019 during season 14 ofAGT,in which he earned then-judgeGabrielle Union’sGolden Buzzerand went on towin the entire competition.
Along with his unforgettable vocal talents, Kodi’s life story has made him a fan favorite. The Lake Elsinore, California, native was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and diagnosed with autism at age 4. His mother Tina accompanied him on stage for the entire competition — and has continued to do so as he performs in Las Vegas and during his return forAGT: All-Starsin 2023.
Simon drafted Kodi forFantasy League, but after the 27-year-old’s moving semifinals performance, Howie used his Golden Buzzer to steal him and send him to the finale.
“Kodi is the biggest gift I have ever experienced on this stage. Welcome to Team Howie,” Howietweetedafter the steal.
Kodi Lee.JOE SCHMELZER, TREASURBITE STUDIO
SHADOW ACE
Shadow Ace previously competed onPilipinas Got Talentduring season 5 in 2016 andAsia’s Got Talentseason 3 in 2019. The Philippines native then made hisAGTdebut during season 18 in 2023, wowing audiences with his shadow puppet artistry, but was eliminated in the semifinals.
“You stepped it up. I think that was your funniest, best routine yet,” Howie said after his performance.
Shadow Ace.JOE SCHMELZER, TREASURBITE STUDIO
The finale episode will feature guest performers Calum Scott, Robin S., Sheila E. and Steven Sanchez. FellowAGT: Fantasy LeaguecompetitorsDrake Milligan,Chapel Hart,Loren Allred, and Brian Justin Crum are also set to return to the stage, as well as Olympic Gold Medalist David Taylor for unforgettable performances.
In addition to nabbing the inauguralFantasy Leaguetrophy, the winner will also receive a $250,000 grand prize.
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America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League’s two-part finale airs Monday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
source: people.com
