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Nene Royal Wins America's Got Talent Season 21
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In Short: The 16-year-old Thai singer and guitarist was crowned the winner of America's Got Talent Season 21 on Wednesday night.
Nene Royal, a 16-year-old Thai singer and guitarist, was crowned the winner of America's Got Talent Season 21 during the finale results show on Wednesday, September 23, on NBC.
The young talent earned the title after impressing judges and audiences throughout the season with her electrifying performances.
The winner of the competition receives more than just the title; Royal also takes home a $1 million grand prize.
Host Terry Crews revealed that Royal and magician Geno Ploeger were the final two acts, and Royal emerged victorious based on America's votes.
Royal's win marks the conclusion of a season that began in June, with judge Simon Cowell welcoming USA Today into his home to discuss the season ahead.
However, Cowell had to miss the remainder of the season due to a routine back surgery, with judges Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara taking over.
Royal's win comes after Jessica Sanchez was named the Season 20 winner in 2025, continuing the tradition of the show's annual competition.
The season 21 finale is now available for streaming on Peacock, allowing viewers to relive the performances and the crowning moment.
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What's confirmed
- Nene Royal, a 16-year-old Thai singer and guitarist, was crowned the winner of America's Got Talent Season 21 during the finale results show on Wednesday, September 23, on NBC.
- The young talent earned the title after impressing judges and audiences throughout the season with her electrifying performances.
- The winner of the competition receives more than just the title; Royal also takes home a $1 million grand prize.
- Host Terry Crews revealed that Royal and magician Geno Ploeger were the final two acts, and Royal emerged victorious based on America's votes.
- Royal's win marks the conclusion of a season that began in June, with judge Simon Cowell welcoming USA Today into his home to discuss the season ahead.
- However, Cowell had to miss the remainder of the season due to a routine back surgery, with judges Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara taking over.
- Royal's win comes after Jessica Sanchez was named the Season 20 winner in 2025, continuing the tradition of the show's annual competition.
- The season 21 finale is now available for streaming on Peacock, allowing viewers to relive the performances and the crowning moment.
What's still developing
- She won America’s vote and captured the title, announced during the two-hour results show which aired Wednesday night (Sept. 23) on NBC.
- As the champion, Royal earns more than bragging rights.
- For her performance in the season 21 finale, Nene reimagined the White Stripes’ classic 2000s number “Seven Nation Army,” grinding Jack White’s iconic riff into a heavy weapon and introducing a fresh guitar solo.
- The winner of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” Season 21 will be announced Wednesday from the stage of the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, in the second half of a two-night live finale that ends with the announcement of an advertised $1 million grand prize.
- The two-part live finale came to a conclusion on NBC on Wednesday, Sept. 23, as the new winner was revealed Warning: This article contains spoilers for the America’s Got Talent finale that aired Wednesday, Sept. 23 on NBC and will stream on Peacock.
- Hundred Fingers, a South Korean magic and dance collective formed by season 17 finalist and FISM Grand Prix winner Yu Hojin, earned Mandel’s Golden Buzzer during the live shows.
- America’s Got Talent has officially crowned its newest champion.
- The America’s Got Talent season 21 finale brought together the Top 10 finalists and a star-studded lineup of special guests for a series of collaborations.
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