AGT, Season 20
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Sanchez made her "America's Got Talent" in 2005 when she was 10 years old. She sang her way through the show's first season before being voted off in the semifinal round. This time around, she made it to the show's finale. (In between "AGT" stints, she also came in second place on "American Idol" in 2012).
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Jessica Sanchez: Winning AGT was a 20-year journey
Jessica Sanchez marked a full-circle moment as she won Season 20 of “America’s Got Talent,” two decades after her first appearance on the show. For the Filipino-American singer, the victory was not about one performance,
"Tonight, he just showed me so much love," Sanchez said of the longtime AGT Judge, before recalling a private moment they both shared after she was declared the winner of Season 20. Cowell's words? "If you ever need anything, I'm here for you."
During the live performances on Sept. 23, Simon Cowell came to 'America's Got Talent' finalist Micah Palace's defense, insisting the singer has been "really polite and sweet to everybody"
Jessica Sanchez just won 'America’s Got Talent' Season 20 while nine months pregnant. Learn more about her husband and their marriage here.
The 30-year-old first competed on AGT during its first season when she was 10 years old. The California native was named the winner of "America's Got Talent" following the fan vote for season 20. She won both the title and a whopping $1 million prize.
Votes were tallied and Chicago's Leo High School Choir landed in fourth place on this season of "America's Got Talent."
The Tuesday, September 23, episode of America’s Got Talent was tinged with a bit of controversy after Mel B. made a confusing comment to finalist Micah Palace following his Finals performance.
Here's what AGT fans need to know about when the AGT 20 winner will be announced. The voting period is over, America has spoken, and tonight's the night. Tune in to NBC on Wednesday, September 24, beginning at 9/8c to witness the dramatic conclusion of AGT Season 20.