‘America’s Got Talent’ Quarterfinals 2 recap: Simon misses live show, Mel B pushes Golden Buzzer for Nene Royal
📍 Where it landed
Quarterfinals 2 of “America’s Got Talent” aired on August 25, with Simon Cowell absent from the live show and Mel B using her Golden Buzzer for Nene Royal. The episode saw three acts, including Nene Royal, move on to the Season 21 semifinals.
Coverage of the competition has since quieted without further updates.
Epilogue added 37d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
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