Nene Royal is the latest America’s Got Talent winner. The 16-year-old rock singer and guitarist from Phuket, Thailand, won Season 21 on September 23, 2026, and took home the $1 million prize. She is the first Thai contestant ever to win AGT. Magician Geno Ploeger finished as runner-up and the South Korean magic duo Hundred Fingers came third.
| SeasonS | YearYr | Winner | Act |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006 | Bianca Ryan | Singer |
| 2 | 2007 | Terry Fator | Ventriloquist and impressionist |
| 3 | 2008 | Neal E. Boyd | Opera singer |
| 4 | 2009 | Kevin Skinner | Country singer |
| 5 | 2010 | Michael Grimm | Singer |
| 6 | 2011 | Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. | Singer |
| 7 | 2012 | Olate Dogs | Dog act |
| 8 | 2013 | Kenichi Ebina | Dancer |
| 9 | 2014 | Mat Franco | Magician |
| 10 | 2015 | Paul Zerdin | Ventriloquist |
| 11 | 2016 | Grace VanderWaal | Singer-songwriter |
| 12 | 2017 | Darci Lynne Farmer | Ventriloquist |
| 13 | 2018 | Shin Lim | Magician |
| 14 | 2019 | Kodi Lee | Singer and pianist |
| 15 | 2020 | Brandon Leake | Spoken-word poet |
| 16 | 2021 | Dustin Tavella | Magician |
| 17 | 2022 | Mayyas | Dance group |
| 18 | 2023 | Adrian Stoica & Hurricane | Dog act |
| 19 | 2024 | Richard Goodall | Singer |
| 20 | 2025 | Jessica Sanchez | Singer |
| 21 | 2026 | Nene Royal | Rock singer and guitarist |
Season 21 aired on NBC from June 2 to September 23, 2026, hosted by Terry Crews. The judges were Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara and Mel B; Cowell missed part of the live shows after back surgery, and YouTuber KSI filled in as guest judge for the finale.
The ten finalists were Nene Royal, Geno Ploeger, Hundred Fingers, Lai Noelle, Olivia Befus, Acro Canine Crew, Unitree, Come Here, Veronika Goroshkova and Royal Lasers. Nene Royal sealed her win after performing “The Emptiness Machine” with Linkin Park during the finale.
Nene Royal, a 16-year-old rock singer from Thailand, won Season 21 on September 23, 2026.
Singer Jessica Sanchez won Season 20 in September 2025.
Singer Bianca Ryan won the first season in 2006.
The winner receives a $1 million prize.
Richard Goodall (Season 19): Transitioning into music with aspirations to inspire others through performance.
Bianca Ryan (Season 1): After vocal challenges, she returned to AGT: Champions and is preparing new music.
Terry Fator (Season 2): Continues to headline a long-standing show in Las Vegas.
Neal E. Boyd (Season 3): Passed away in 2018, leaving behind a legacy of powerful performances.
Grace VanderWaal (Season 11): Released music, performed sold-out shows, and made TV appearances after her win.
Darci Lynne Farmer (Season 12): Tours with her singing puppet act and remains a beloved entertainer.
Shin Lim (Season 13): Continues to amaze with refined, theatrical magic shows.
Kodi Lee (Season 14): Performs regularly; his audition garnered massive online viewership.
The Mayyas (Season 17): Dance troupe now headlines residencies in Las Vegas.
Adrian Stoica & Hurricane (Season 18): Touring worldwide and recently launched a Vegas headliner act together.
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