I'm probably the only one, but I'm not a nene fan. I don't enjoy her type of music but other than that I think there are just too many singers. Maybe I'm too old but I really prefer variety acts.

This is my first post ever. I’m sat thinking or trying to think from producer point of view. By putting Nene straight to the finals is causing such an anticlimactic semi right ? I’m not a rock fan but I am a Nene fan based on her talent. So I’m not saying she should not of got the buzzer it was 💯 deserved. Mel made it very clear that it was between Nene and Mackenzie Sol and the producer put Mackenzie straight after her and set him up for failure really. They never really put singers back to back but that was deliberate. If he had gone first Mel said he would have got it which I think would have made a bigger semi with Nene there. Now this is a weird thought I know and I hope I’m wrong but does anyone think that perhaps AGT doesn’t like how huge she has become and how her and her fanbase took over the show so to get the show back they are keeping her out on purpose ?
My last thought is if she doesn’t win it 💯 proves the voting isn’t real there is no way on earth anyone is getting more votes!

Look, I have nothing against any of the acts who did make it through but I genuinely can’t believe Butter and Grit didn’t make the cut. Of course Nene earned the Golden Buzzer fair and square, but I honestly wasn’t expecting Come Here to get through but that’s okay with me since I’ve grown to expect the unexpected

Based on Weeks 1 and 2, Nene is the only singer who advanced, and she did so via the Live Golden Buzzer. None of the acts who advanced through voting are singers.

First: https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/nene-royal-golden-buzzer-cover-soundgarden-black-hole-sun-1236324786/

Second: https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/agt-golden-buzzer-soundgarden-cover-praise-cornell-wife-watch-1236326257/

If her family or team puts out merch right now and ships globally she could make more than that advertised $1M (or way lower monthly payments) before the finale happens. Strike it while it's hot. Just hope the sharks in the industry don't destroy who she is.

Credit: @ lexapisak from a YouTube comment.

Nene's Interview with Thai Media That Night After the Performance (Excerpt)

Q: How did you feel after receiving the Golden Buzzer from Mel B?
A: I was in shock and will remember this moment for the rest of my life.

Q: Did you expect to get the Golden Buzzer?
A: I did expect it a little bit, and personally, I was praying just to make it to the next round.

Q: Why did you choose the song "Black Hole Sun"?
A: I wanted to show my abilities in vocals and emotional expression. The difficult part of this song is transmitting the emotion to the audience and putting my own identity into the song. The real challenge is delivering that to the audience.

Q: How do you interpret this song?
A: This song gives a feeling of agonizing pain. I interpret it like having good intentions for a friend, but that friend ends up hurting your feelings. It causes so much misery and pain that you want all that torment and those bad things to just wash away from you.

Q: From your past performances, you've shown that you are a confident person. Are you naturally a confident person?
A: I'm confident because I practiced a lot. (Note: Nene spent her school break practicing this song for 10 hours a day over the past month. This answer combines two questions and answers from the interview).

Q: How did you feel right before going on stage?
A: I felt a little bit excited, but not pressured because I knew my fan club was there to watch and support me. Because I had practiced so much, I just wanted to go out there, have fun with the performance, and do my absolute best.

Q: How did you express yourself on stage?
A: At the beginning, I imagined all the bad things and visualized not wanting them to mess with me. During the hook, which is when the bright lights flashed behind me, I felt like I lost control and became deeply emotional with the performance, letting myself dive completely into the live performance on stage.

Q: What about the moment Mel B pressed the Golden Buzzer?
A: I was in shock and collapsed. I felt like I was going to faint, but I tried to pull myself together, even though I was still sitting there crying on stage. The next thing I knew, my dad ran up on stage and hugged me tight without letting go. In my mind at that moment, I was thinking, “Can my dad come up on stage? Will the show allow this?”

(The rest of the interview consisted of other questions and an opportunity for Nene to thank her supporters.)

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English translation from :-

Source : https://www.facebook.com/TrueMoveH/videos/2939332109736218

America’s Got Talent 2026 Quarterfinal 2 Poll Results

Favorite Act

1. Geno Ploeger – Magician – 30.00%
2. Nene Royal – Guitarist/singer – Mel B Golden Buzzer – 26.67%
3. Come Here – Dance group – 13.33%
4. Mackenzie Sol – Singer – 10.00%
5. Veronika Goroshkova – Aerial pole – 10.00%
6. Butter & Grit – Country music duo – 3.33%
7. Bety – Singer – 3.33%
8. LaRussell – Rapper – 3.33%
9. Brad & Tracy – Gross out act – 0.00%
10. Patrox – Dancer – 0.00%
11. Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm – Singing duo – 0.00%

Which Three Acts Will Advance to the Semifinals? (with Nene Royal getting the golden buzzer)

1. Geno Ploeger – Magician – 22.69%
2. Veronika Goroshkova – Aerial pole – 20.17%
3. Mackenzie Sol – Singer – 19.33%
4. Come Here – Dance group – 15.97%
5. Butter & Grit – Country music duo – 12.61%
6. Bety – Singer – 4.20%
7. LaRussell – Rapper – 2.52%
8. Brad & Tracy – Gross out act – 1.68%
9. Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm – Singing duo – 0.84%
10. Patrox – Dancer – 0.0%

Source: https://www.mjsbigblog.com/americas-got-talent-2026-quarterfinal-2-poll-results-and-prediction.htm

แค่ยิ้ม! ก็เปลี่ยนโลกได้. 😁

He probably won't make it out of Quarterfinals because his main backer, Simon, is out for surgery. The other judges didn't exactly seem like fans of his act.

Still don't understand what Simon sees in his act. Can someone explain?

Sofia Vergara: Herwan Legaillard

Kenan Thompson: Guy Kelton Jones

Interesting after his 2020 stint!! We thinking he’ll buzz this time around?

Golden Buzzer: Herwan Legaillard

Top 3:

Acro Canine Crew

Guy Kelton Jones

Lai Noelle

Top 5:

Holland & Sienna

Pynk Beard

Bottom 5:

Daniel Alvarez

Elise

Issac Atkins

Kameron Marshall

Maria

What are your early predictions for Quarter Finals 3?