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11 surprising things you probably didn't know about 'America's Got Talent'

Martha SorrenJun 1, 2021, 23:02 IST

There's a lot you might not know about "America's Got Talent."NBC

  • "America's Got Talent" has been entertaining audiences with undiscovered acts for 15 years.
  • Even though it's a US-based reality show, none of the current judges are originally from America.
  • The prize money is rolled out over 40 years, and ventriloquism is a common winning talent.
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None of the current judges are originally from America.

Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofía Vergara, and Simon Cowell are the current judges. Trae Patton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

At one point, contestants could audition via MySpace.

Prospective contestants could audition on the 2000s social-media platform. NBC/America's Got Talent
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The million-dollar prize is paid out over 40 years.

Brandon Leake won "AGT" season 15 in 2020. Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

One of the most popular winning talents is ventriloquism.

Ventriloquists are surprisingly popular on the show. America's Got Talent/YouTube
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The show has been hosted by a number of popular celebrities.

Tyra Banks hosted the show for two seasons. Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival

The judging panel has also changed a lot over the years.

The show has had a rotating cast of judges. NBC
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One contestant was so good everyone thought she was lip-syncing.

Jackie Evancho still sings today. Ethan Miller and Alex Wong/Getty Images

People have gotten injured during performances.

Some of the acts are pretty dangerous. America's Got Talent/NBC
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The judges haven't always had a Golden Buzzer.

The buzzer is used to send standout acts straight to the live shows Mitchell Varble/NBCUniversal

The show's first winner was also its youngest.

Bianca Ryan competed on season one. Michael Buckner/GettyImages
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There are “Got Talent” shows across the globe.

The same format exists in over 70 countries. America's Got Talent
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