“America’s Got Talent” Season 20 premiered tonight, May 27, and fans are already buzzing with predictions about who might take home the $1 million prize. With returning judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofía Vergara joined by Mel B, plus Terry Crews hosting, this landmark season promises plenty of surprises — and potential frontrunners.
The first Golden Buzzer of the season has already been awarded to LightWire, a Brazilian immersive art group that wowed the judges with their jaw-dropping fusion of dance and cutting-edge light technology. Simon Cowell praised them as “one of the most beautiful, stunning acts I’ve seen across all the Got Talents,” and their emotional performance has positioned them early as a fan favorite.
Fan Predictions: Who Are the Early Frontrunners?
While LightWire currently stands out as an early frontrunner, other premiere acts could potentially steal the spotlight — including contortionist Amadou Diallo (known as “Lastic Boy”), whose jaw-dropping flexibility left the judges in awe.
“I’ve never seen that in my life, ever,” Cowell said after Diallo’s act, calling it unforgettable.
Magician Zak Mirz also made waves, performing a mind-bending routine that left the audience and judges stunned. If he were to win, he would join the ranks of fellow magicians who have claimed the “America’s Got Talent” title — including Mat Franco (Season 9), Shin Lim (Season 13), and Dustin Tavella (Season 16).
Looking ahead, predictions circulating online suggest a wide-open field. Reddit threads speculate that this season could feature major format twists, wildcard rounds, and even an all-female final lineup. Some fans have also predicted that a solo adult female performer could ultimately win the title, breaking from the show’s recent pattern of young singers and variety acts.
What to Expect This Season
This year marks the return of Mel B to the judging panel, filling the spot left by Heidi Klum. Fans are eager to see how the dynamic plays out, with predictions that Sofía Vergara may step into the “tough judge” role and that Mel B’s decisions could spark debate.
The Golden Buzzer remains a powerful tool — each judge gets two this year, and for the first time, so does host Terry Crews, raising the stakes to a total of 10 guaranteed live show spots. Historically, Golden Buzzer acts like Brandon Leake and Kodi Lee have gone on to win the competition, making LightWire’s early buzzer a strong signal they could go far.
As auditions continue every Tuesday night on NBC (with episodes available to stream on Peacock), fans will watch closely to see which acts rise to the top, who earns Golden Buzzers, and which surprises shake up the road to the finale.
Stay tuned for updates and predictions as “America’s Got Talent” Season 20 unfolds — and let the speculation begin!
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‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 20 Winner Predictions Already