AGT Season 21 Quarterfinals 2: Nene Royal and 10 More Acts Are Ready to Fight for a Spot in the Semifinals
America’s Got Talent Season 21 is heading into another high-stakes live night, and the pressure is about to get even bigger.
After the first round of live Quarterfinals delivered a Golden Buzzer, three acts advancing to the Semifinals, and several emotional eliminations, AGT is getting ready to put another group of talented performers in front of America.
Quarterfinals 2 airs Tuesday, August 25, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC, with 11 acts taking the stage. One act will receive the Live Show Golden Buzzer and go directly to the Finals, while America will vote for three additional acts to advance to the Semifinals.
And one of the performers many fans will be watching closely is 16-year-old rocker Nene Royal.
🎸 Nene Royal Returns to the AGT Stage
Nene Royal has already become one of the standout young performers of Season 21.
The 16-year-old singer from Thailand impressed viewers during her earlier appearances with powerful rock performances, helping her build a major online following. Her callback performance reportedly attracted more than 40 million views, according to Howie Mandel, putting her among the season’s most talked-about young acts.
Now she faces a completely different challenge.
The Quarterfinals are live, the competition is getting smaller, and there is no room for a performance that fails to connect with viewers.
For Nene, the goal is simple: deliver another performance strong enough to convince America that she belongs in the Semifinals.
👀 The Other Acts to Watch
Nene is not the only act competing for attention.
The second Quarterfinal group also includes Come Here, a previous Golden Buzzer recipient, along with singers Bety and Mackenzie Sol, vocal duo Nyjah Music & Zyah R, danger duo Brad & Tracy, musical duo Butter & Grit, rapper LaRussell, and magician Geno Ploeger.
With only three acts advancing through America’s vote, every performance matters.
An act can have a huge audition and still be vulnerable in the live rounds. The performers now have to prove that their talent can connect with a much larger audience when the results depend heavily on America’s vote.
🏆 One Golden Buzzer Could Change Everything
The biggest prize of the night may not even come from the public vote.
As in the first Quarterfinal round, one judge will have the opportunity to use the Live Show Golden Buzzer, sending one act directly to the Finals.
In the first Quarterfinals, Howie Mandel used his Golden Buzzer on Hundred Fingers, a magic group that impressed the judges with a dramatically upgraded live performance. The act went straight to the Finals, while Olivia Befus, Royal Lasers, and Luke Taleno earned America’s votes to advance to the Semifinals.
That result shows just how important Tuesday night’s performances will be.
🔥America Has the Final Say
Season 21 has introduced an important change to the voting process.
During the Live Shows, viewers can vote for their favorite acts through the official AGT voting options, including NBC’s website, the AGT app, and TikTok. Voting is now a major part of determining which performers continue their journey toward the $1 million prize.
That makes the Quarterfinals especially unpredictable.
A singer can have a beautiful performance. A magician can deliver a shocking reveal. A dance group can create a spectacular visual moment. But ultimately, the audience has to decide which acts deserve another chance.
🔥 Who Will Break Out in Quarterfinals 2?
That may be the biggest question heading into Tuesday night.
Nene Royal already has a strong online following. Come Here arrives with Golden Buzzer history. Other performers have their own opportunity to create the moment that viewers remember long after the show ends.
And that’s what makes the AGT live rounds so unpredictable.
One performance can change everything.
One mistake can send a favorite home.
And one unforgettable moment can turn an unknown performer into the next AGT sensation.
So, who deserves to move on?
Is Nene Royal ready to deliver another performance that leaves America talking?
Or will one of the other 10 acts steal the spotlight?
America will decide.
📺 When to Watch AGT Quarterfinals 2
America’s Got Talent Season 21 — Quarterfinals 2
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
8 p.m. ET/PT
NBC
The results show follows on Wednesday, August 26, when America’s votes determine which three acts advance to the Semifinals.
Who are you rooting for? Nene Royal, Come Here, Nyjah Music & Zyah R, or another act? Let us know in the comments.
