America’s Got Talent 2024 LIVE — Two Golden Buzzers used on season premiere as fans divided over Reyna Roberts audition
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THE Season 19 premiere of America's Got Talent has ended and two Golden Buzzers have already been used.
Comedian Learnmore Jonasi graced the stage and delivered a comedy routine based on his home country of Zimbabwe.
Terry Crews loved the act so much that he slammed his Golden Buzzer and sent Jonasi straight to the competition's live shows.
Elementary School janitor Richard Goodall ended the night as he sang Don't Stop Believing by Journey.
Heidi Klum loved the performance and wasted no time hitting her Golden Buzzer sending Goodall to the live shows.
Meanwhile, fans were divided over country singer Reyna Roberts' audition where she sang an original song with one fan writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, "Reyna Roberts was amazing I love her voice."
"I like Reyna's spirit but her vocals aren't impressive," wrote another fan.
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Fans slam season premiere
Not all America's Got Talent fans were pleased with the Season 19 premiere Tuesday night.
America's Got Talent tragedy
Nightbirde's real name was Jane Marczewski, and she sadly passed away in 2022 after losing her battle with cancer.
After sending in an audition tape to AGT the 31-year-old was invited to the show and wowed Simon Cowell and his fellow judges with her moving performance of an original song called It's Okay.
She instantly won over an emotional Simon who honored her with the coveted Golden Buzzer, while the other judges and the crowd gave her a standing ovation and rapturous applause.
The entertainer became an overnight sensation after her incredible audition, with a video of her performance racking up over 30 million views on YouTube.
What to know about Heidi Klum's children
Klum has four children, including three with Seal.
Italian businessman Flavio Briatore is the father of her oldest child.
She was pregnant with Briatore's child when she started dating Seal.
She revealed in the past that it is hard being a co-parent with the singer.
Two Golden Buzzers used
Below are the contestants who received the Golden Buzzer on Tuesday night.
- Learnmore Jonasi - Terry Crews
- Richard Goodall - Heidi Klum
Sights and scenes from America’s Got Talent, part two
Below are some more pictures from the AGT Season 19 premiere.
Richard Goodall embraces Heidi KlumCredit: NBC 
Crazy Sam performs magicCredit: NBC Sights and scenes from America's Got Talent last night
Below are some pictures from the AGT Season 19 premiere.
Ashlee completes death-defying stuntCredit: NBC 
Terry Crews embraces comedianCredit: NBC Learn more about Howie and Terry's family
Terry and Howie share three kids, including one son and two daughters.
Their eldest child and daughter, 40-year-old Jackelyn Shultz, was born in 1984, followed by their son, 34-year-old Alex Mandel, in 1989.
The couple welcomed their youngest child and daughter, 32-year-old Riley Ehrlich, in 1992.
Meet Howie Mandel's other half
Howie and Terry Mandel have been married for 44 years and wed on March 16, 1980, according to People.
Aside from being the wife of the famed America's Got Talent judge, Terry is known as a TV producer and talent agent who has "alongside her husband on a few different projects," per the outlet.
She worked as an associate producer on the 1985 TV special Howie Mandel: Live from Carnegie Mall.
The power couple runs a business together named The Abstract Talent Agency, which is based in Los Angeles, California.
Inside Terry Crews marriage
Crews has been married to his longtime wife Rebecca King-Crews since 1990.
The two have had a total of five children during their 34-year marriage.
Over the years, the couple has had to overcome cheating and addiction during their marriage which they revealed in their audio memoir Stronger Together in spring 2021.
What is Terry Crews up to?
Crews continues to pin down acting roles after rocketing to fame after the 2004 comedy White Chicks.
After his run on Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Craig of the Creek ended in 2021, he has since gone on to prepare for his role in the TV series, Tales of the Walking Dead, scheduled to air sometime in 2022.
On February 8, 2022, he was also seen on PBS' Finding Your Roots alongside Tony Danza.
Terry Crews' fame and fortunes
Crews is known mostly for his acting career starring in roles such as the hit 2004 movie White Chicks, The Longest Yard (2005), and playing the role of Julius Rock on the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.
The actor's net worth is reportedly $25 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Crews started his career in the NFL playing games for the Rams, Chargers, Redskins, and Eagles.
Learn more about host Terry Crews
Terry Crews was born in Flint, Michigan on July 30, 1968, making the actor 54 years old.
Crews previously played in the NFL but left in 1997 and moved out west to Los Angeles where he pursued a career in acting.
His first big role was alongside the musician Ice Cube in the film, Friday After Next back in 2002 but he's best known for his role in 2004 comedy White Chicks.
What the winner receives
The season 18 winner of America's Got Talent received a cash prize of $1 million and was awarded the opportunity to headline a show at the renowned Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
But there's a catch for the $1 million prize as the winner must decide to earn it in a financial annuity over forty years, or the contestant may choose to receive the present cash value of such annuity.
This means that the winner can choose to get $25,000 a year for 40 years or can take the present cash value of the annuity, which was around $300,000 before taxes in 2011, according to Forbes.
Get to know last year's winner
Adrian Stoica and his dog Hurricane won Season 18 of America's Got Talent.
The announcement of their win followed a performance to the Queen song, Crazy Little Thing Called Love.
Judge Sofia Vergara also joined Stoica on stage for the performance.
Performers must be 'camera ready'
Once producers make the move to send you to the celebrity judge audition, performers are expected to be "camera ready."
This means they will need to be fully in costume, hair, and makeup would need to be done before coming, and performers will need to bring all props with them.
If an individual is using their own music, producers will put you in contact with the music coordinator who will help edit the track so it reflects the 90-second audition time.
Performers are restricted from wearing any clothes with logos on them.
Requirements to audition for show
While America's Got Talent states anybody can audition, the show has a few qualifications worth considering before taking the next step.
Some requirements to consider are:
- Performers have to be US citizens, have legal permanent residence in the US, and/or "possess a current employment authorization card" at the time of auditioning
- The network has the right to disqualify a performer from the program if they're determined to create impropriety
- Performed can't be a current candidate for public office or run for public office a year after the season concludes
- If performers are under 18, they will need to have at least one parent or legal guardian present
More on auditioning for AGT
NBC's Unscripted Formats Manager, Theresa Graham told NBC: "If they think that somebody is worth considering, they put them through to our executive producers.
"After they say yes, then the Act will go to audition in front of the Judges. We all see everything play out from there."
While auditions for season 19 have already closed, the show will open auditions for season 20 soon.
Learn about the AGT audition process
To make it onto America's Got Talent performers must complete an audition.
Acts can either attend an in-person or virtual open call, according to America's Got Talent's website.
If for some reason a performer can't attend either they still have the opportunity to send a 90-second video audition.
Meet the judges – Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell replaced Howard Stern as a judge on America's Got Talent in season 11 and has been a regular ever since.
Cowell isn't just a judge for AGT he also is the creator and co-executive producer.
Besides being a judge for AGT, Cowell has appeared as a panelist on shows including Britain's Got Talent, The X Factor, and American Idol.
Meet the judges – Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara replaced Gabrielle Union for AGT season 15 and has been a staple ever since.
Vergara shared her excitement after joining the show releasing a statement that read: "I'm so happy to join my new family on AGT.
"This is a new and exciting next chapter for me and I’m extremely proud to be the first Latin judge on the show.
"I can’t wait to watch all the talent and have fun with all of you guys!"
Meet the judges – Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum has appeared as a judge on America's Got Talent from seasons 8 to 13 and from 15 to now.
Sharon Osbourne previously sat in Klum's spot before the model joined the show.
Klum missed season 14 and was briefly replaced by Julianne Hough but returned to her judge's chair the following season.
Like Mandel, Klum has appeared on spinoffs of AGT including Fantasy League, All-Stars, and The Champions.
Meet the judges - Howie Mandel
Howie Mandel is the longest-tenured current judge on America's Got Talent.
He got his start as a judge on the show's 5th season replacing David Hasselhoff.
Besides judging on the original edition of the show, Mandel has also appeared as a judge on spinoffs including AGT: The Champions, All-Stars, and Fantasy League.
Second Golden Buzzer hit!
Heidi Klum slams her golden buzzer and Richard Goodall is moving on to the live show portion of the show's competition!
Simon calls Richard his hero and Sofia calls the performance "spectacular."
Howie says "You just cleaned up."
Richard Goodall is moving on to live showsCredit: NBC
