Neal Boyd, an opera singer from Missouri who did not even discover his singing ability until high school, was named the winner of America's Got Talent last night.
The singer was rewarded with $1 million and the chance to headline his own show in Las Vegas. Way to go, Neal!
Here's a clip of Boyd proving his talent on the season finale:
After this week's edition of America's Got Talent, the country is down to a quintent of talented people.
Who deserves to take home the gold? Write in and let us know.
For now, here's a glimpse at the final five on America's Got Talent:
America's Got Talent finally, finally wrapped up its audition rounds last night after approximately eight and a half years.
Yesterday marked the debut of the series' MySpace submissions, which gave viewers a whole new cast of freaks, Tila Tequila posers, etc.
Last night was a hodgepodge of what the producers thought we might enjoy in this Internet week, and while the success of that is debatable, this is not: there were far more freaky acts this week than most.
Who will have what it takes to make it to next week's Las Vegas callbacks? Which wannabes got sent packing by Piers, Sharon and the Hoff?
If you want to know, check out this recap of America's Got Talent ...
While it may have seemed as though the entire reality TV world stopped last night, when Kristy Morgan broke the heart of Tila Tequila, two shows did manage to go on...
America's Got Talent: Getting the Texas clichés out of the way, there's a bluegrass trio, a cowboy on a horse, a tap dancing lady in a blue frilly dress and . . . a person flinging hula hoops around? -- BuddyTV
Hell's Kitchen: This is part one of the finale, where final contestants Petrozza and Christina design their restaurants and have to complete a service with some of the eliminated contestants... -- TV Squad
Does America have taken in the kitchen? That question sums up the pair of reality TV shows that aired last night. Here are recaps of each...
America's Got Talent: Many more bad acts were showcased to the Michael Jackson tune of, "Beat It," until we finally had a decent act in Eli Mattson, an impressive young man who played his way across the country to follow his dream to audition for America's Got Talent... -- Reality TV Magazine
Hell's Kitchen: The chefs are greeted by Chef Ramsay, when they learn that they will be eating a signature breakfast dish prepared by Gordon himself. As an added bonus, the chefs get to dine with their loved ones... -- TV Guide
On America's Got Talent this week, contestant Derrick Barry did a better impression of Britney Spears than Britney herself has put together in a very long time.
Check out the insane crowd reaction to this performance:
While Executive Producer Simon Cowell has said this season of America's Got Talent produces "one of the most talented people on any show I've been involved in," we'll have to wait to see who that individual is.
But we won't have to wait to hear a bit from judge Sharon Osbourne and host Jerry Springer!
The former said she tries to look at the show's performers differently than a viewer.
"I look at the talent very differently anyway from say the person who is voting because I always like to see somebody that knows their craft and has learned their craft, and studied well," Osbourne told reporters during the conference call.
"So I look at somebody totally different. But hey, I hope it's not a singer that wins because there's so many shows for singers, that our show is so different that it gives other people who are equally as talented but in a different way a chance."
Springer touched on the reason why so many singers audition for America's Got Talent, saying it's a "reflection of the culture."
"Most performance entertainment other than actors are people who sing. So at least everyone - if they're not tone deaf - can conceive of being a singer," the former mayor and talk show host said. "But not everybody juggles and not everybody is a magician, but everyone has at least sung once in their life. So it's the most popular form of entertainment, I guess."
America's Got Talent premiered last night.
As Boston was celebrating an NBA title last night, the rest of the country was marveling at its own abundance of talent. Yes, a certain reality show is back and it's part of our recap below...
America's Got Talent: We meet the judges via small features that remind us that Piers Morgan won The Celebrity Apprentice, that Sharon Osbourne is royalty in the world of rock, and that the Hoff is a legend... -- TV Squad
Hell's Kitchen: The episode started with Jen admitting in the confessional that she might need friends at this point, something she tries to accomplish by sucking up to Christina... -- TV Guide
America will have talent again this summer. And we now know on which date we'll begin to watch it.
NBC has announced America's Got Talent's third season will premiere with a two-hour broadcast on Tuesday, June 24.
Following the show's debut, the network will air another America's Got Talent two-hour broadcast on Tuesday, July 1, with one-hour episodes commencing July 8 in its regular time slot: Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
Due to NBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing - which commence August 8 - America's Got Talent will take a brief hiatus until August 26, after which performance episode broadcasts will resume airing Tuesdays, while results shows will begin airing the following day.
America's Got Talent will be returning for a third season on NBC this summer.
The America's Got Talent 3 audition dates, times and locations follow. Remember: This competition is subject to applicable rules, which are subject to modification at any time in the producer's discretion.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Saturday, January 26
Royal Plaza Hotel, Walt Disney World Resort
1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Wednesday, January 30
Doubletree Hotel
315 4th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37219
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Saturday, February 2
The Blake Hotel
555 S McDowell St
Charlotte, NC 28204
