Thais Hail Teen Rocker Nene for 'America's Got Talent' Win
- On Wednesday, 16-year-old Thai musician Nene Royal won Season 21 of America's Got Talent, claiming the $1 million grand prize after a two-night finale at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
- Starting June 2, 2026, the season featured 10 finalists competing before judges Sofia Vergara, Mel B, Howie Mandel, and guest KSI, with runner-up Geno Ploeger and third-place act Hundred Fingers rounding out the top three.
- Royal, who picked up guitar at age seven, earned a Golden Buzzer for her Soundgarden cover "Black Hole Sun" during quarterfinals, then reimagined the White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" with a fresh solo in the finale.
- Judge and creator Simon Cowell missed the live shows due to routine back surgery; host Terry Crews provided updates while "Saturday Night Live" star Kenan Thompson and former judge Heidi Klum filled the vacant seat.
- Howie Mandel promised to produce and fund a Las Vegas show for third-place finalists Hundred Fingers, while America's Got Talent Season 21 remains available to stream on Peacock and airs on NBC.
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Nene Royal Becomes The First Thai AGT Winner, All About The 16 Year Old Season 21 Sensation
America's Got Talent is one of the biggest reality shows the entertainment world has ever seen. It has several sister series, including Australia's Got Talent and India's Got Talent. AGT recently crowned its winner for Season 21, and fans are over the moon. What makes this even more special is the fact that our teen rockstar, Nene Royal, has further made history by becoming the first winner to hail from Thailand.
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