America’s Got Talent Season 20: Jessica Sanchez wins, Chris Turner is the runner-up, and LightWire.
America’s Got Talent Finale Night
The grand finale of the 20th season took place on September 24th, with the winner revealed after six weeks of intense competition.
The way Terri Crews announced the top 5 finalists on stage touched the hearts of the audience.
Top 5 Finalists
- Jessica Sanchez
- Chris Turner
- LightWire (LED dance group)
- Jourdan Blue
- Leo High School Choir
Terri first named LightWire fifth, then Leo High School Choir fourth, and Jourdan Blue third.
That left only Jessica and Chris Turner.
Jessica Sanchez crowned champion
Finally, Jessica Sanchez won the AGT title. Jessica, who also participated in Season 1 at the age of 10, returned to the AGT stage after 20 years.
Despite being pregnant, her performance of “Die With A Smile” was so touching that Terry Crews held her hand as soon as her name was announced.
Jessica was overcome with emotion and couldn’t hold back her tears after being declared the winner.
Runner-Up Chris Turner
Chris Turner dazzled the entire finale with his freestyle rapping, but he finished runner-up thanks to Jessica’s votes.
Nevertheless, the energy he displayed on stage won fans’ hearts.
Judge Sofía Vergara’s Golden Buzzer
Jessica was sent straight to the semifinals with a Golden Buzzer from Sofía Vergara at the beginning of the season.
Sofía said, “Your voice, your story, everything is perfect.” Sofía’s joy was palpable in the finale as well.
Showstopping Guest Performances
The AGT alums celebrated on finale night, and big names also made an appearance:
- Manuel Turizo and Micah Palace’s collab performance
- Aloe Blacc sang with the Leo High School Choir
- Danny O’Donoghue of The Script performed “Breakeven” featuring Jourdan Blue
- Ciara and Team Recycled’s high-energy set
- Leona Lewis and LightWire’s magic duo
- Neal Schon (Journey) and Richard Goodall’s “Long Time Coming”
- Famous magic acts like Piff the Magic Dragon, Shin Lim, Mat Franco, and Sainted
AGT’s Music and Celebration
Not only the contestants, but the show’s judges, host, and guest artists made AGT’s 20th season memorable.
Jessica Sanchez’s victory also secured her the $1 million prize.
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