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Singer Jessica Sanchez Wins 'America's Got Talent' Season 20

Jessica Sanchez earned a standing ovation and unanimous praise from all four judges for her emotionally charged rendition of 'Die With A Smile' on AGT's 20th season finale.

  • Wednesday, September 24, Jessica Sanchez was named Season 20 winner of America's Got Talent, securing the $1,000,000 grand prize during the finale.
  • At age 10, Jessica Sanchez first auditioned for AGT and later finished as first runner-up on American Idol Season 11, making her the first former AGT contestant to win the crown.
  • During the live finale, Sanchez performed 'Die With a Smile' while nine months pregnant, with confetti and a standing ovation on the America's Got Talent stage.
  • Howie Mandel hailed the set, saying `So far this is the best act of the night`, while judges called the arrangement beautiful and Sanchez said `This is amazing` after Terry Crews announced her win.
  • Her victory marks the first former AGT contestant to win, closing Season 20 with a full-circle moment nearly 20 years after her first appearance.
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Just Jared broke the news in on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
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