{
  "id": 2051699,
  "title": "AGT Season 21 Makes First Live Eliminations In Quarterfinals: Did The Right Three Acts Survive?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/agt-season-21-makes-first-live-eliminations-in-quarterfinals-did-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T01:03:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2240524/agt-live-voting-results-season-21-quarterfinals-cris-sosa-eliminated/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This season of America's Got Talent, the competition made its first live eliminations during the quarterfinals, leaving viewers uncertain about the future of the remaining 10 acts. The CommUNITY ATL choir impressed the audience with their unique gospel rendition of Natasha Bedingfield's \"Unwritten,\" but were unable to secure a spot in the semifinals. The mentalist couple James & Marina, along with their performance of connecting minds, were also eliminated. The Jesse White Tumbling Team, who invited 92-year-old White to participate in their act, made it to the Top 5 but were eliminated due to insufficient votes. Ashford Sanders delivered a powerful ballad, but fell short of the judges' expectations. Sando's energetic performance to Bell Biv DeVoe and C+C Music Factory's classic hits was highly praised, but he was also eliminated. Hundred Fingers, already captivating judges with their Golden Buzzer performance, continued to amaze with mesmerizing illusions, earning another Golden Buzzer and securing their spot in the finals. Brooke Lynn's original song about self-kindness received positive feedback from judge Simon Cowell, but she was eliminated. Royal Lasers presented an out-of-this-world technologically advanced routine, impressing judges with their creativity and performance, leading to their semifinal selection. Olivia Befus' dog act received praise for the dogs' obedience, agility, and love, earning her a spot in the semifinals. Lastly, Cris Sosa's comedy routine about personal anecdotes and family dynamics entertained the audience but did not secure him a place in the semifinals.",
  "summary": "America's Got Talent made its first live eliminations of Season 21 on Wednesday. Are your favorite acts moving on to the semifinals?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}