Nene Royal has won America's Got Talent Season 21, taking the show's $1 million grand prize after the live results finale on September 23, 2026.
Who Won America's Got Talent Season 21?
Host Terry Crews announced singer and guitarist Nene Royal as the winner during Wednesday's live results show. Magician Geno Ploeger finished second, while magic group Hundred Fingers placed third.
Who Is Nene Royal?
Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, is a 16-year-old musician from Phuket, Thailand. She first drew attention on the show with a performance of “Zombie” and later earned Mel B's Live Golden Buzzer after performing Soundgarden's “Black Hole Sun.”
What Was the AGT Prize?
The Season 21 winner receives a $1 million grand prize. Coverage of the finale also reports a headlining opportunity for a Las Vegas live show.
Season 21 Finale
The two-night finale featured 10 finalists and performances from guests including Linkin Park, Josh Groban, REI AMI, Chloe Flower and Steve Aoki. Simon Cowell was absent from the finale, with KSI joining Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara and Mel B on the judging panel.
