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.
Every America’s Got Talent winner in order
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
America’s Got Talent winners with photos
Nene RoyalSeason 21 · 2026
Jessica SanchezSeason 20 · 2025
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Richard GoodallSeason 19 · 2024
Adrian Stoica & HurricaneSeason 18 · 2023
MayyasSeason 17 · 2022
Dustin TavellaSeason 16 · 2021
Brandon LeakeSeason 15 · 2020
Kodi LeeSeason 14 · 2019
Shin LimSeason 13 · 2018
Darci Lynne FarmerSeason 12 · 2017
Grace VanderWaalSeason 11 · 2016
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Paul ZerdinSeason 10 · 2015
Mat FrancoSeason 9 · 2014
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Kenichi EbinaSeason 8 · 2013
Olate DogsSeason 7 · 2012
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.Season 6 · 2011
Michael GrimmSeason 5 · 2010
Kevin SkinnerSeason 4 · 2009
Neal E. BoydSeason 3 · 2008
Terry FatorSeason 2 · 2007
Bianca RyanSeason 1 · 2006
AGT Season 21 (2026): how the final played out
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.
America’s Got Talent winners: FAQ
Who won America’s Got Talent 2026?
Nene Royal, a 16-year-old rock singer from Thailand, won Season 21 on September 23, 2026.
Who won AGT Season 20?
Singer Jessica Sanchez won Season 20 in September 2025.
Who was the first America’s Got Talent winner?
Singer Bianca Ryan won the first season in 2006.
How much does the AGT winner get?
The winner receives a $1 million prize.
What They’re Doing Now: Highlight Round-up
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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