'America's Got Talent': When Is the 2021 Final?

America's Got Talent 2021 is soon coming to an end but not before a grand finale. The final will see 10 acts compete for the America's Got Talent crown. Audiences will be in for a night of jaw-dropping talent, from singers, magicians, aerialists, and comedians. You will not want to miss it. Newsweek has everything you need to know about the final of America's Got Talent.

When Is the 'America's Got Talent 2021' Final?

The America's Got Talent 2021 final will take place across two nights next week on NBC.

Part 1 will take place on Tuesday, September 14, kicking off at 8 p.m. on NBC with the grand finale airing on Wednesday, September 15.

In the first final, all of the acts will perform the final routines for the judges, studio audience, and viewers at home. At the end of the show, the voting lines will open for the public to vote for the act they want to see win America's Got Talent 2021.

The result will be entirely down to the public, with the judges not having a say in the outcome of the vote.

During the results show, fans can expect to see the return of America's Got Talent alumni alongside some star-studded performances.

The winner of America's Got Talent will take home the title as well as $1 million.

You can watch the America's Got Talent final as it airs live on NBC. Alternatively, you can stream the episode live via NBC.com and the NBC App.

Hulu customers will be able to watch the America's Got Talent final. To watch America's Got Talent via Hulu for $5.99 per month after a 30-day free trial.

Who Are the Acts in the 'America's Got Talent' Final?

There are 10 contenders in the America's Got Talent final.

Each week, the quarterfinals and semifinals have been whittling the competition down from 36 quarterfinalists to 24 semifinals to 10 finalists and then eventually one winner.

The acts through to America's Got Talent final so are:

Comedian Gina Brillon

Aerialist Aidan Bryant

Aidan Bryant's semifinal performance really blew the judges and audience away, with Simon calling Aidan the "one to beat."

Magician Dustin Tavella

Jimmie Herrod

Sofia Vergara's Golden Buzzer act Jimmie Herrod was the winner of the Instant Save Vote last week, beating voice actor and comedian Michael Winslow and World Taekwondo Demonstration Team.

World Taekwondo Demonstration Team

In the first semifinal, Terry Crews' Golden Buzzer act World Taekwondo Demonstration Team found themselves in the bottom two alongside Michael Winslow.

The judges voted unanimously in favor to save them, thus narrowly securing their spot in the final next week.

Quick Change Artist Léa Kyle

Heidi Klum's Golden Buzzer act Léa Kyle was saved by the public in the Instant Save Vote in the second semifinal.

Northwell Nurse Choir

Howie Mandel's Golden Buzzer act Northwell Nurse Choir sailed through to the final.

Singer Victory Brinker

All four judges' and Terry Crews' Golden Buzzer Act Victory Brinker found herself in the bottom two alongside UniCircle Flow and was ultimately saved by the judges.

Singer Brooke Simpson

Stand-up comedian Josh Blue

America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on NBC

America's Got Talent final
The "America's Got Talent" final will take place on Tuesday, September 14 and Wednesday, September 15 Trae Patton/NBC

UPDATE 9/09/21 8:54 a.m. ET: This article was updated with the latest results.

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