Nene Royal heading to AGT Live Shows
Young Thai rocker Nene Royal has advanced to the pivotal Live Shows round of "America’s Got Talent 2026."
Thai sensation Nene Royal, a 16-year-old Phuket native, has been chosen to advance to the Live Shows round of America’s Got Talent 2026. The announcement was made on the AGT YouTube channel. Judges Sofía Vergara and Howie Mandel selected Nene as one of the six contestants to move forward after watching her performance of Muse’s Hysteria during the Judges’ Callbacks round.
Mandel expressed his excitement, telling Nene, "But this is a tough year. A lot of acts, you know. You’re the best. You’re going to the Live Shows." Nene's father hugged her upon hearing the news, and she expressed her nervousness and aspiration to become a superstar. Nene Royal has received overwhelming support from Thai fans following her international breakthrough with her rendition of The Cranberries’ Zombie.
Other contestants advancing to the Live Shows showcased talents in music, comedy, magic, singing, and dog training.
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