Auditions keep chugging along for America’s Got Talent Season 21, which is quickly approaching its next rounds. There is only one Golden Buzzer left on the board, meaning the various acrobats, bakers, rappers, impressionists and magicians who are taking the stage need as much approval from the judges as ever.
If you are dialed in for the heartwarming and disastrous performances alike, here is everything you need to know heading into Season 21 Episode 6:
When does America’s Got Talent come out?
America’s Got Talent Season 21 Episode 6 will premiere on NBC on Tuesday, July 14 at 8 p.m ET. Episode 6 will be available to stream in real-time and on-demand on Peacock, as well.
For the first two months of the season, weekly episodes will recap the auditions that were held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium earlier in 2026. Live shows will start when the quarterfinals get underway in August, at which point the show will start airing additional episodes on Wednesdays to disclose voting results. The same goes for the semifinals and finals, which will take place in September.
Who is auditioning on America’s Got Talent tonight?
The panel of judges – plus host Terry Crews – are back once again. Howie Mendel, Simon Cowell, Mel B and Sofia Vergara are responsible for deciding who moves on and who goes home. Here is a list of the auditioning acts they will be judging on Tuesday’s episode, including what kind of performances are on the docket:
- Alseny Sylla, Acrobat
- Butter & Grit, Vocal Duo
- Cameron Logsdon, Impressionist
- Carolina Mic, Rapper
- Elektrodads, Dance Group
- Elsie, Singer
- Jesse Joe, Singer
- Joel M, Magician
- Lachlan Patterson, Comedian
- Naimana & Daniele, Ventriloquist Duo
- Nicole Tissington, Cake Maker
- Veronika Goroshkova, Aerialist
- Viola Panik and Mr. Punch, Novelty Act
- Yukuta, Novelty Act
What to expect on America’s Got Talent tonight
In Episode 1, Simon, Howie and Terry all used Golden Buzzers to fast-track their favorite acts to the live shows. Sofia used her first Golden Buzzer in Episode 2, just before Howie burned his second. Mel B got in on the action in Episode 3. In Episode 4, Simon and Mel exhausted their Golden Buzzers, while Terry used his second in Episode 5. That leaves one Golden Buzzer left for the rest of auditions. Sofia is the only judge who has one remaining.
With a $1 million grand prize on the line this season, there is plenty at stake for the countless dancers, magicians, singers, comedians and acrobats will are taking the stage. The judges accepted 8-of-12 acts in Episode 1, 9-of-12 in Episode 2, 9-of-13 in Episode 3, 10-of-15 in Episode 4 and 10-of-15 in Episode 5, so expect a similar number of performers to pass through this week. Light spoilers ahead, but the official America’s Got Talent YouTube page shared the videos of one act who the judges accepted – Ashford Sanders.
America’s Got Talent FAQ
When does America’s Got Talent Season 21 Episode 6 premiere?
America’s Got Talent Season 21 Episode 6 premieres on Tuesday, July 14 at 8 p.m. ET. New episodes will come out every Tuesday through the end of auditions in late July or early August. From that point on, new episodes will come out on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
How can I watch new episodes of America’s Got Talent?
American’s Got Talent Season 21 is airing on NBC. Episodes will be available to stream on Peacock, as well.
How many new episodes of America’s Got Talent UK will there be?
Season 21 of America’s Got Talent will include around 20 episodes, with the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals set to air live in August and September.
