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[edit] "The last four acts didn't make it"

Can anyone confirm that the male stripper didn't make it to the next round? I could have sworn that they put him through to the next stage of competition. FireSpike 18:18, 23 June 2006 (UTC)

I just saw a repeat of the show on CTV right now. Yes, he did. Two judges liked him. It was Brandy and David Hasselhoff that said yes. FellowWikipedian 01:46, 24 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Note

I have moved episode 1 and episode 2 information to America's Got Talent (season 1). This should not be in the article. I also added an infobox. All TV articles have this. You will see a link to America's Got Talent (season 1) in the infobox. Note: Please do not add anything to the articles if you are not sure about the information. Instead, you should discuss it here, and someone will help you. FellowWikipedian 01:52, 30 June 2006 (UTC)


[edit] TV-PG/TV-14 issue

Do you know why the ratings change between TV-PG and TV-14 on America's Got Talent? I think the third semifinals is rated TV-14 because the content of a qualified act might be inappropriate for children. --Bigtop (tk|cb|em|ea) 16:47, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

Yes, there was a change to TV-14, but I can't pick out the offending act specifically. It could have been Kenny Shelton, who juggled with flaming balls (no, not those, I don't have a dirty mind LOL), or it could have been the presence of five bikini-clad women accompanied by Nathan Burton.--Desmond Hobson 16:19, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
I would hazard a guess it's been professional burlesque dancer (and world champion) Michelle L'amour's performances, which often feature clips of children in the audience covering their eyes. Nothing against burlesque, but Michelle picked a helluva show to appear on.Cybertooth85 06:26, 3 August 2006 (UTC)
Were the male stripper episodes rated TV-14? 156.34.216.82 20:23, 13 August 2006 (UTC)
I'm almost positive that the live episodes were TV-14 and the "non-live" episodes were TV-PG. --DarkAdonis255 20:12, 8 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Logo

We need a logo, please! --Bigtop (tk|cb|em|ea) 16:50, 25 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Theme song

I just removed the reference to Who Wants to Be a Millionaire from the description of theme song. I personally don't hear it in the theme; however, the song that precedes the announcement of the results may sound like the Millionaire theme. Also, that entire paragraph is confusing.--Desmond Hobson 16:19, 28 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree. FellowWikipedian 13:23, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Fact Check

Validation of article performed by WIKICHECK. August 16 2006 17:39pm. WikiCheck 17:39, 16 August 2006 (UTC) Does anyone know the name of the theme song for America's Got Talent?

[edit] Ten Votes

The show states that you are only allowed to vote 10 times by each method.(as in, ten times by phone and another ten on the internet), should this voting limit be mentioned in the article? It's a very striking difference from other shows like it.(American Idol, So you think you can dance, etc.)Riphal 06:47, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

I added a sentence about this. FellowWikipedian 12:35, 17 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Atlanta auditions

Apparently there were audtions held in Atlanta, Georgia, but no performance shows were held there. What happened with that city? Tinlinkin 03:37, 18 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Questions need: Celtic Spring

Anyone have any questions whatsoever to ask Celtic Spring? I've arranged an interview with them for Wikinews. -- Zanimum 18:37, 19 August 2006 (UTC)

The link is here. FellowWikipedian 01:03, 25 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] US-centric References.

I've removed one of the items in the "notes" section, the one regarding how Tom Green & Cirque du Soleil are Canadian. The statement overall was very US-centric, on top of being factually inaccurate with the phrase "not America". Canada is clearly part of North America. "America's Got Talent", at face value, would thus include Canada and Mexico, at least.

However, I do not know for certain that the show, its producers, the network, or whatever has never explicitly made it clear that they mean "The United States"; if someone else knows better and wants to put that in or put this note back, I'm not really emotionally tied to it :) Kutulu 17:55, 27 September 2006 (UTC)

Although there is nothing in the rules of the show that limits contestants to United States citizens or residents, all the auditions were held in the United States, so it appeared to seek contestents that lived close to these major cities. The show does leave the meaning of 'America' ambiguous during the show and in its marketing, apparently so that it can broadcast the show throughout North America, but to a citizen of the United States, there would be no question that 'America' refers exclusively to the United States. GUllman 00:32, 30 September 2006 (UTC)
It states here that you must be a legal United States citizen to audition and/or possess a current employment visa in America. FellowWikipedian 23:48, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
I actually would prefer to remove this piece of trivia. These were guest performers on the show, not contestants. Should it really matter that all guest stars on a show that has "America" in the name be American (from the United States)? For example, Shakira, Rod Stewart, and Andrea Bocelli, among others were not originally from the US, yet they performed on the most recent season of American Idol. Tinlinkin 10:45, 14 October 2006 (UTC)
No, but ironically the two acts were both Canadian. FellowWikipedian 18:49, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Winner

There was a statement that (and I paraphrase) many people didn't believe the winner deserved to win. This may be true, and may even be a useful thing to include in the article, but does not belong in the list of facts where it was listed. A better way to include this information, if indeed it is true(I have never seen the show and have no idea what everyone thinks) would be to start a section called something like "Controversy over the winner of Season 1" or something similar, and then to write a well referenced piece about whatever controversy that may have existed.Transcendentalstate 20:49, 10 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Forum showcases "America's Got Talent" contestants and hopefuls

There is a forum specifically created to showcase previous contestants and auditioners for season one, and a showcase representing hopefuls and auditioners for season 2. It is moderated by both former contestants of the show, and by former moderators of the NBC.com forum. It includes a live chat, store, and gallery, and is generally kept free from bogus rumors and agregious specultation. Check it out at www.path2fame.com.

12.199.54.130 15:56, 26 January 2007 (UTC)Razorbaxsax

[edit] Jerry Springer

In The article for America's Got Talent 2, Jerry Springer is listed as Country of Origin: USA along with an American flag. Although he is an American citizen his country of origin is Great Britain, significant as Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan are also British.

Simon Gillham Madison, WI (email address removed)

[edit] About the Criticism section..

It said 8 out of the 10 were not musical, but in fact, 7 out of 10 were not musical. Realis was not a dance act, but an acrobatic act. I changed that part of the article. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.47.36.234 (talk • contribs) 19:21, June 17, 2007.

[edit] Reorder Season 2 section

I think that it would look better if the season 2 list was reordered so that it went:

  • Acts Eliminated (from Top 10)
  • Acts Eliminated (from Top 8)
  • Acts Remaining (Final Four)

Rather then the current order, which is reversed. I think that this order which is more to less is much more clear and 'natural'. Any one in agreement or disagreement? --Credema 21:49, 16 August 2007 (UTC) This discussion is no longer important, as the article has been changed to no longer include these sections. --Credema 00:34, 25 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Requested Edit

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Someone add the "{{Spoiler}} to it! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.230.43.18 (talk • contribs)

Spoilers are depreciated.Miranda 02:09, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Requested Edit

A couple periods are needed in the section called Season 2. I noticed two items in lists that need periods to conform with the other listed items. Useight 05:03, 22 August 2007 (UTC)

I have added periods to the entries of Quick Change and Terry Fator, them seem to all have them now. --Credema 00:22, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Judging Styles

I marked the Judging Styles section with a "cleanup" tag because I felt that there was no flow and the section weaved between the two seasons like yarn in a sweater. I don't know exactly how to fix it (nor do I have time to), but chances are someone is able to. Joe dawg 9 (talk) 01:29, 26 April 2008 (UTC)