Nene Royal Wins America's Got Talent Season 21; Geno Ploeger Takes Second, Hundred Fingers Third
- On Wednesday, 16-year-old Thai musician Nene Royal won Season 21 of America's Got Talent, claiming the $1 million grand prize after a two-night finale at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
- Starting June 2, 2026, the season featured 10 finalists competing before judges Sofia Vergara, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and guest KSI, with runner-up Geno Ploeger and third-place act Hundred Fingers rounding out the top three.
- Royal, who picked up guitar at age seven, earned a Golden Buzzer for her Soundgarden cover "Black Hole Sun" during quarterfinals, then reimagined the White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" with a fresh solo in the finale.
- Judge and creator Simon Cowell missed the live shows due to routine back surgery; host Terry Crews provided updates while "Saturday Night Live" star Kenan Thompson and former judge Heidi Klum filled the vacant seat.
- Howie Mandel promised to produce and fund a Las Vegas show for third-place finalists Hundred Fingers, while America's Got Talent Season 21 remains available to stream on Peacock and airs on NBC.
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