The 2 days, season 16 finale of America’s Got Talent finally got its winner on Wednesday’s live broadcast. Dustin Tavella became the third magician to win the title. After Season 9 winner Mat Franco and Season 13 winner Shin Lim. He defeated 9 finalists to win the 16th season of, ‘America’s Got Talent’ and prize money of $1 Million.
The final performances of America’s Got Talent, season 16
Las Vegas was the venue for the grand finale. It was one of the “most competitive finals ever”. There were 5 golden buzzer winners in all, fighting for the title. After Tavella bagged the title of the winner. The second spot was claimed by aerialist Aidan Bryant. Followed by Josh Blue the comedian, singer Brooke Simpson and quick-change artist Léa Kyle at third, fourth, and fifth positions, respectively.
There were 10 finalists in the finals. But unfortunately, five of theirs journeys ended soon. Those eliminated were Comedian Gina Brillo and singer Jimmie Herrod (Sofia Vergara’s Golden Buzzer). World Taekwondo Demonstration Team (Terry Crews’ Golden Buzzer). Opera singer Victory Brinker (the show’s first-ever group Golden Buzzer) and Northwell Nurse Choir (Howie Mandel’s Golden Buzzer.)
Talking about Tavella, the guy with magic from Virginia Beach has been everyone’s favourite. People, as well as judges, loved his heartwarming stories about his family. “You are an amazing storyteller,” Cowell told Tavella during the magician’s final performance Tuesday night, according to USA Today. After being named as the winner, he said, “Thank you guys so much. This is absolutely amazing,” “Before ‘AGT,’ I just never could’ve imagined my two worlds colliding – My passion for my magic and my story about my family.”
The star-studded finale was a gala night. It felt no less than a concert with so many amazing heart-stealing performances.