“America’s Bought Expertise” has topped its Season 20 winner.
After the ten finalists took the stage of the NBC competitors present for his or her last performances on Tuesday, Sept. 23, the two-part finale concluded on Wednesday, Sept. 24, when comeback contestant Jessica Sanchez was revealed because the Season 20 winner, taking dwelling the $1 million prize to her household and daughter on the best way.
Sanchez was among the many 10 finalists that competed within the finale, and went head-to-head towards their fellow finalists, which included rappers Mama Duke, Micah Palace and Chris Turner, the Leo Excessive Faculty a cappella choir, singers Jourdan Blue, Steve Ray Ladson, aerial performers Sirca Marea and dancers Staff Recycled and LightWire.
The finale performances on Tuesday showcased the ten finalists by bringing in some particular friends, together with singers Ciara, who carried out “Degree Up” with Staff Recycled, Leona Lewis, who was joined by Lightwire, Aloe Blacc, who was accompanied by the Leo Excessive Faculty Choir for “The Man,” Manuel Turizo, who collaborated with Micah Palace and The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue of ‘The Script’ reprising Jourdan Blue’s common audition cowl of “Breakeven.”
Sanchez auditioned for the primary season of America’s Bought Expertise again in 2006. She returned to make a comeback for Season 20, however this time 9 months pregnant with a daughter of her personal. Watch the expectant mom’s finale efficiency to “Die With A Smile” right here.
Moreover, the NBC competitors present welcomed again some fan-favorites for the finale, with Season 19 winner Richard Goodall collaborating with Journey’s Neal Schon whereas entice choir Sainted shared the stage with Mama Duke.
Tuesday’s performances had been recapped within the first hour of the “America’s Bought Expertise” by host Terry Crews earlier than revealing the winner.
“America’s Bought Expertise” has solidified its place because the No. 1 summer season leisure broadcast for 20 consecutive years, and has additionally seen good points on social media this season, with the present’s social and YouTube accounts tallying up 1.7 billion video views.
“America’s Bought Expertise” was created by Simon Cowell and is co-produced by Fremantle and Syco Leisure, with Cowell, Sam Donnelly and Natasha Brugler serving as govt producers.