America 's Got Talent ( season 8 ) - wikipedia America 's Got Talent ( season 8 ) America 's Got Talent Season 8 Broadcast from June 4 -- September 18, 2013 Judges Howie Mandel Howard Stern Mel B Heidi Klum Host ( s ) Nick Cannon Broadcaster NBC Winner Kenichi Ebina Origin Japan Genre ( s ) Dancer Runner - up Taylor Williamson Chronology ◀ 2013 ▶ Season eight of the reality competition series America 's Got Talent premiered on June 4, 2013, and ended on September 18, 2013. Judges Howie Mandel and Howard Stern returned for their respective fourth and second season. Sharon Osbourne was replaced by Mel B following her departure after six seasons on the show, while Heidi Klum became the fourth judge. Snapple continues to be the official beverage sponsor of America 's Got Talent and their products are featured on the show throughout the season, along with their cups on the judges ' desk. America 's Got Talent shot their live shows from Radio City Music Hall in New York, after moving from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center last year. The 2013 winner was Kenichi Ebina, the first mime and the first foreign act to win the competition. The runner - up was comedian Taylor Williamson and singer / guitarist Jimmy Rose announced in third place. Contents 1 Season changes 2 Preliminary auditions 3 Las Vegas Week 3.1 Standby acts 3.2 Unknown decision 4 Live rounds 4.1 Quarterfinals, week 1 ( July 23 -- 24 ) 4.2 Quarterfinals, week 2 ( July 30 -- 31 ) 4.3 Quarterfinals, week 3 ( August 6 -- 7 ) 4.4 Quarterfinals, week 4 ( August 13 -- 14 ) 4.5 Quarterfinals, week 5 ( August 20 -- 21 ) 4.6 Semifinals, week 1 ( August 27 -- 28 ) 4.7 Semifinals, week 2 ( September 3 -- 4 ) 4.8 Top 12 ( September 10 -- 11 ) 4.9 Finale 5 Ratings 5.1 U.S. Nielsen ratings 6 References 7 External links Season changes Season 8 judging panel and host Howie Mandel Mel B Heidi Klum Howard Stern Nick Cannon Sharon Osbourne initially stated that she would not return for season eight, but later said that she was staying with the show `` for now. '' Osbourne confirmed that she would be leaving the show after a feud with NBC on August 6, 2012. Following her departure, Osbourne returned to The X Factor judging panel after Tulisa Contostavlos announced she would not return. It was reported that Simon Cowell had wanted Carmen Electra to replace Osbourne. On November 29, 2012, Nick Cannon officially signed on with the network to host the show once again. On December 3, 2012, Howard Stern announced on his radio show that he would be returning for season eight. On February 12, 2013, Howie Mandel announced on Access Hollywood that he would be returning for another season on the show. On February 20, 2013, it was announced that former Spice Girls member Mel B would replace Osbourne as the third judge. Entertainment Weekly also reported at the same time that NBC was looking at a possible fourth judge to be added. On March 3, 2013, it was announced that supermodel Heidi Klum would be joining the show as the new fourth judge. The season also had a few changes with the use of the reformatted `` X '' that was used in the live rounds in season 7. Preliminary auditions San Antonio Los Angeles Chicago New Orleans New York Cities where live theater auditions were held. An audition cities poll for season eight was announced on July 11, 2012. The cities where auditions in front of the producers were held in Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland ( Oregon ), New Orleans, Birmingham, Memphis, Nashville, Savannah, Raleigh, Norfolk, San Antonio, New York, Columbus, and Chicago. This season, the auditions traveled to more cities than ever before. Live theater auditions were held throughout March, April, and May in New Orleans, San Antonio, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Howie Mandel was absent for personal reasons on the first day of Los Angeles auditions. According to TV Guide, AGT would be following the format of Britain 's Got Talent, where multiple cities would be shown in each episode. Audition city Audition date Venue Air date New Orleans, Louisiana March 4 -- 5, 2013 UNO Lakefront Arena June 11, 2013 ( part 1 ) July 9, 2013 ( part 2 ) San Antonio, Texas March 20 -- 21, 2013 The Lila Cockrell Theatre June 4, 2013 ( part 1 ) June 11, 2013 ( part 2 ) July 2, 2013 ( part 3 ) New York City, New York April 8 -- 10, 2013 Hammerstein Ballroom June 4, 2013 ( part 1 ) June 25, 2013 ( part 2 ) July 9, 2013 ( part 3 ) Los Angeles, California April 24 -- 26, 2013 Pantages Theatre June 4, 2013 ( part 1 ) June 25, 2013 ( part 2 ) July 9, 2013 ( part 3 ) Chicago, Illinois May 8 -- 10, 2013 Rosemont Theatre June 18, 2013 ( part 1 ) July 2, 2013 ( part 2 ) July 10 's episode was the last episode of the audition rounds and featured a montage of different acts from all the audition sites. Las Vegas Week The second round of competition, held in Las Vegas, aired from July 16 -- 17, 2013, in a two - night special. The round was held at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Eighty - six ( televised ) acts passed through from the audition rounds to Las Vegas Week and competed for 60 slots in the live shows. The judges split the acts into three groups. The first group of 30 acts were sent through to the live show without performing. A second group of acts were sent home without a second chance. The final group, called Standby Acts, performed for the remaining spots. Results of Immediate decision Advanced 3Penny Chorus and Orchestra -- chorus / orchestra Aerial Ice -- ice skating acrobats AeroSphere Aerial Balloon Show -- acrobats / hot air balloon act Alexandria the Great -- escape artist American Military Spouses Choir -- chorus Aquanuts -- synchronized swimmers Angela Hoover -- comedian / impressionist Anna Christine -- singer Branden James -- opera singer Catapult Entertainment -- shadow dancers Champions Forever -- dance troupe Chicago Boyz -- acrobatic dancers Dave Shirley -- comedian David `` The Cobra Kid '' Weathers -- reptile handler Fresh Faces -- dance group Innovative Force -- acrobats Jim Meskimen -- impressionist Jimmy Rose -- singer Kelsey and Bailey -- dancing dog act Kenichi Ebina -- mime Kevin Downey Jr. -- comedian Mitsi School of Dance -- dance troupe The Robotix -- band SensEtion -- 3D pyrotechnic dancers Sprice -- chain reaction artist Struck Boyz -- dance troupe tellAvision -- dance group Virginia State University Gospel Chorale -- chorus Tone the Chiefrocca -- rappers / dancers Tummy Talk -- novelty musicians Eliminated Milton Patton -- singer Olivia Rox -- singer Sully Dunn -- singer Yasha & Daniela -- ballroom dancers Standby acts The standby acts were deemed less likely to advance by the judges, and performed later for the remaining spots not already taken by those who received an immediate decision. 30 acts made it through to the live shows from this group. Results of standby acts Advanced 2Unique -- singer / DJ duo Aaralyn & Izzy -- sibling rock duo Alexandr Magala -- sword swallower / acrobat American Hitmen -- band Brad Bryers -- sword swallower Brandon & Savannah -- band Cami Bradley -- singer Chloe Channell -- singer Ciana Pelekai -- singer Collins Key -- close up magician D'Angelo & Amanda -- ballroom dancers Dave Fenley -- singer David Ferman -- juggler Deanna DellaCioppa -- singer Duo Resonance -- acrobatic duo Forte -- singing trio Hype -- dance trio John Wing -- comedian Jonathan Allen -- opera singer Kid the Wiz -- dancer / hat tricks The Kristef Brothers -- acrobatic / head balancing duo Leon Etienne & Romy Low -- magic duo Marty Brown -- country singer Red Panda ( Rong Niu ) -- danger act / bowl juggler Ruby & Jonas -- ballroom dancers Sam Johnson -- balancing acrobat act Selena Mykenzie Gordon -- singer Special Head -- entertainer / levitation - themed stunts Taylor Williamson -- comedian Timber Brown -- pole acrobat Eliminated Archbishop Molloy Step Team -- dance troupe ArtSpark -- dance troupe Ariann Black -- magician Brandon Rosario -- pole acrobat Dylan Wilson -- hip hop dancer Eric Schwartz -- comedian Genesis Nava -- singer Jimmy Failla -- comedian Kennedy Davenport -- drag queen Lil Demon -- dancer Lil Mike & Funny Bone -- rappers Megan Piphus -- ventriloquist Melody Caballero -- contortionist Nathann Phan -- magician Paul Thomas Mitchell -- singer RJ Cantu -- magician Skilyr Hicks -- singer Tavi & Antonio -- acrobats Travis Pratt -- opera singer Unnamed Blonde Female Singer - singer Unnamed Band - band Unnamed Female Singer - singer Unnamed Musician - musician Unnamed Kid Singer - singer Note ^ Jump up to : During the 5th Quarterfinal it was announced that Melody would replace Red Panda after she withdrew Jump up ^ The judges felt that Lil Mike & Funny Bone 's performance showed little preparation or care and eliminated them immediately. Unknown decision A number of acts that had been promoted in the initial round were not shown in the Vegas Week episodes, either because they withdrew from the competition or were edited out of the episode. However, they were presumed to have been eliminated from the competition. Unknown decisions 212 Green -- Pop / Hip - Hop Band B - Extreme -- hip hop dancers Bones the Machine and Djaaron - contortionist dancers Ballet Folklorico Mestizo -- mariachi - type dancing trio Hammerstep -- Irish step dancers Kyle & Darby -- stunting Mariachi Nuevo Estillo AVM -- mariachi band Omega Force Strength Team -- strongman act Pacific Boys Choir -- choir Ron & Liza -- ballroom dancers Sophia Lucia -- dancer Studio 19 Dance Complex -- dance group Team Rock -- martial arts The Academy -- Irish step dancers The Rock Dance Project -- dance group Tristan Jih -- acrobat Unnamed Robot Group - robot group Unnamed Light Suit Dance Group - dance group Unnamed Fire Performer - fire performer Unnamed Blonde Dancer - dancer Live rounds The Quarterfinals began on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. This round included the Top 60 acts that had passed through Las Vegas Week. These shows were aired live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. There was no YouTube special this season, with a fifth group of 12 regular quarter - finalists in its place instead. During the fifth quarterfinal week, Brown and Klum each chose one act as a wild card to go straight to the semifinals. Mandel and Stern each chose one act during the first semifinal week. This replaced the wild card round. Since Klum and Brown joined the judging panel, the show has had fewer buzzes. Key Buzzed Judges ' choice Advanced to the semifinals Won the judges ' choice Lost the judges ' choice Picked as Wild Card Quarterfinals, week 1 ( July 23 -- 24 ) Guests : The Rockettes, Labrinth, Emeli Sandé Act Order Performance description Buzzes and Judges ' choices Result Mandel Brown Klum Stern Anna Christine Singer ; sang `` Do n't Let Me Be Misunderstood '' by Nina Simone while playing piano Judges ' Choice tellAvision Dance group ; performed a love - themed routine to `` Beneath Your Beautiful '' by Labrinth and Emeli Sandé incorporating flat - panel televisions Eliminated American Hitmen Rock band ; performed Joe Cocker 's version of `` With a Little Help from My Friends '' by The Beatles, accompanied by some gospel singers Lost Judges ' Choice Special Head Novelty act ; performed a levitation, and then disappeared to the balcony outside the theater Eliminated Fresh Faces 5 Dance troupe ; performed a routine to `` I Love It '' by Icona Pop Eliminated Collins Key 6 Magician ; predicted Twitter hashtags from each judge Advanced Kevin Downey Jr. 7 Stand - up comedian ; performed a routine about his love life Eliminated Aaralyn and Izzy 8 Heavy metal duo ; performed an original song called `` Stepping In Dog Poop '' Eliminated Alexandria the Great 9 Escape artist ; escaped from a straitjacket while underwater, then released herself from the water tank Eliminated KriStef Brothers 10 Comedic hand balancing duo ; performed a routine about them being the last two circus performers on Earth to `` ( Everything I Do ) I Do It for You '' by Bryan Adams Advanced Hype 11 Dance trio ; performed a routine incorporating a water fountain to `` I Wo n't Dance '' Eliminated Branden James 12 Classical singer ; performed `` You Raise Me Up '' by Josh Groban Advanced Note Quarterfinals, Week 2 ( July 30 -- 31 ) Guests : Robin Thicke, Brad Paisley Act Order Performance description Judges ' choices Result Mandel Brown Klum Stern Innovative Force Acrobatic dance troupe ; performed an acrobatic dance routine to heavy percussion music Advanced Ciana Pelekai Singer ; performed `` Next to Me '' by Emeli Sandé Eliminated Alexandr Magala Danger act ; performed on a pole with a lit flare and swallowed a sword to `` Too Close '' by Alex Clare Eliminated Struck Boyz Dance troupe ; performed a hip - hop routine to a medley of `` Club Ca n't Handle Me '' by Flo Rida, `` Beauty and a Beat '' by Justin Bieber, and `` Scream '' by Usher Eliminated Brad Byers 5 Sideshow performer ; stuck his tongue in a fan, then sat on a bed of nails while being run over by an ATV Eliminated Kid the Wiz 6 Hat juggler / dancer ; performed a hat routine to `` Fine China '' by Chris Brown Eliminated Forte 7 Operatic trio ; performed `` Somewhere '' from West Side Story Advanced Angela Hoover 8 Comedian / impressionist ; impersonated Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Christina Aguilera Won the judges ' choice Dave Shirley 9 Visual comedian ; performed a comedic dance routine with video screens Eliminated Marty Brown 10 Country singer ; performed `` You 're Still the One '' by Shania Twain with a backing band Advanced Aquanuts 11 Synchronized swimmers ; performed a pre-recorded swimming routine on a Manhattan rooftop to `` Diamonds '' by Rihanna Eliminated Tone the Chiefrocca 12 Rapper ; sang his original one - hit wonder song, `` B-O-O-T-Y '' ; with a music video - like setup with women and a car in the background Brown 's Wildcard Note Jump up ^ As the judges tied in their voting, Angela Hoover was announced to have received more of America 's votes and advanced to the Semi-Finals. Jump up ^ Because the Aquanuts performs in a pool, the act was filmed off - site and on an earlier date. Quarterfinals, Week 3 ( August 6 -- 7 ) Guests : Marion Ross, Jason Derulo Act Order Performance description Buzzes and Judges ' choices Result Mandel Brown Klum Stern AeroSphere Aerial Balloon Show Aerial Duo ; performed an acrobatic act to `` Intro '' by M83 while suspended by a large helium balloon Eliminated Chicago Boyz Acrobatic dance group ; performed a jump - roping / tumbling act to `` I 'm On a Roll '' by Stefano Won the judges ' choice Mitsi Dancing School Chinese - American dance group ; performed an elaborate Chinese folk dance Lost the judges ' choice Kelsey and Bailey Dancing dog act ; danced cross-legged, culminating with Bailey high - fiving the judges with his paws, all to `` Hot N Cold '' by Katy Perry. in parody to the Wizard of Oz 's `` Yellow Brick Road '' Eliminated Brandon & Savannah 5 Brother / sister music duo ; performed `` Radioactive '' by Imagine Dragons Eliminated Illusionist Leon Etienne & Romy Low 6 Illusionists ; performed a disappearing act, facing away from the audience, which also involved Nick Cannon ; performed to `` Do n't Stop the Party '' by Pitbull Stern 's Wildcard Deanna DellaCioppa 7 Singer ; performed `` I Want to Know What Love Is '' by Foreigner Eliminated David `` The Cobra Kid '' Weathers 8 Reptile handler ; performed a charming act with a king cobra Eliminated Jonathan Allen 9 Opera singer ; performed `` The Impossible Dream ( The Quest ) '' from Man of La Mancha Advanced Kenichi Ebina 10 Dancer ; mimed fighting monsters, swimming, encountering a fire breather, and destroying a robot. A video played on a screen behind him ; the video featured pre-recorded footage in which he dressed up and acted as the monsters, fire breather, and robot in a video game - themed story. Advanced Jim Meskimen 11 Impressionist ; performed impressions of celebrities as Benjamin Franklin chosen live by the judges, host, and viewers through Twitter Eliminated American Military Spouses Choir 12 Show choir ; performed `` Hero '' by Mariah Carey Advanced Note Jump up ^ Because Stern, Brown, and Mandel voted for Chicago Boyz and were the first 3 judges to vote, O'Donnell's voting intention was not revealed. Jump up ^ Mel B accidentally hit her buzzer. Quarterfinals, Week 4 ( August 13 -- 14 ) Guests : Backstreet Boys Act Order Performance description Buzzes and Judges ' choices Result Mandel Brown Klum Stern 3Penny Chorus & Orchestra Choir & orchestra group ; performed `` We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together '' by Taylor Swift Eliminated Chloe Channell Singer ; sang `` DONE. '' by The Band Perry Lost the judges ' choice Champions Forever Basketball stunt performers / unicyclists ; rode on tall unicycles and spun basketballs to `` Live While We 're Young '' by One Direction Eliminated SensEtion Video mapping dance troupe ; danced with colorful projected 3D imagery to `` Spectrum '' by Florence + the Machine Eliminated The Robotix 5 Band ; performed `` Paranoid '' by Black Sabbath Eliminated Timber Brown 6 Acrobatic act ; performed acrobatic tricks on a spherical apparatus to `` My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark ( Light Em Up ) '' by Fall Out Boy Advanced Cami Bradley 7 Singer ; played piano and sang `` Believe '' by Cher Advanced Tummy Talk 8 Stomach - based percussionists ; performed comedic percussion routine using drums and their large - bodied friend Eliminated Taylor Williamson 9 Comedian ; performed a comedy routine about things he learned in New York City Won the judges ' choice Aerial Ice 10 Figure skating / acrobatic act ; performed an acrobatic ice skating routine to `` No Light, No Light '' by Florence + the Machine Eliminated David Ferman 11 Extreme juggling act ; performed a juggling act with flaming balls with no protection while hanging upside down above a cylinder of gasoline Eliminated Jimmy Rose 12 Singer ; played guitar and sang `` Heaven '' by Bryan Adams Advanced Note Jump up ^ Brown accidentally hit her buzzer while making her comments on 3Penny Chorus and Orchestra ^ Jump up to : As the judges tied in their voting, Taylor Williamson was announced to have received more of America 's votes and advanced to the Semi-Finals. Quarterfinals, Week 5 ( August 20 -- 21 ) Guests : Tom Cotter, Train, and Ashley Monroe Act Order Performance description Judges ' choices Result Mandel Brown Klum Stern Virginia State University Gospel Chorale Choir ; performed `` Like a Prayer '' by Madonna Eliminated Melody Caballero Acrobatic contortionist ; balanced on her mouth while spinning to `` Not Like the Movies '' by Katy Perry Eliminated Dave Fenley Singer ; played guitar and sang `` Trouble '' by Ray LaMontagne Advanced 2Unique DJ and rapper duo ; performed a mash - up of `` Rapper 's Delight '' by The Sugarhill Gang and `` U Ca n't Touch This '' by MC Hammer Eliminated Sam Johnson 5 Extreme balancing act ; balanced on an 80 ft. pole and swung through the air Eliminated Duo Resonance 6 Gymnastic acrobats ; balanced on each other 's bodies to `` Falling Slowly '' by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová Klum 's Wildcard D'Angelo & Amanda 7 Ballroom dancers ; performed a Paso Doble to `` Unstoppable '' by E.S. Posthumus Advanced Selena Mykenzie Gordon 8 Singer ; sang `` What Hurts the Most '' by Rascal Flatts Eliminated John Wing 9 Comedian ; performed a routine about children and modern - day teachers Won the judges ' choice Sprice 10 Chain reaction artist ; set off a chain reaction of various household items that started with Heidi pushing over dominoes and ended in fireworks Eliminated Ruby & Jonas 11 Ballroom dancers ; performed a Jive to `` Runaway Baby '' by Bruno Mars Eliminated Catapult Entertainment 12 Shadow dancing troupe ; performed a narrative shadow dancing routine dedicated to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings to `` Somewhere Over the Rainbow '' by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Advanced Note Jump up ^ Melody was originally eliminated during the Las Vegas round and has returned after Rong Niu ( Red Panda ) withdrew from the competition because of a `` family emergency. '' Mandel later chose Red Panda as his Wild Card pick. Jump up ^ Because Sam Johnson 's performance was so large and dangerous, his act was filmed off - site and on an earlier date at Queens College. Semi-Finals, Week 1 ( August 27 -- 28 ) Guests : One Direction, Cassadee Pope Act Order Performance description Buzzes and judges ' choices Result Mandel Brown Klum Stern Tone the Chiefrocca Rapper ; sang a remix of his original one - hit wonder song, `` B - Double - O-T-Y '' with a choir and booty dancers in the background Eliminated Red Panda Danger act / bowl juggler ; performed a bowl juggling act while uni-cycling on a small platform Eliminated Angela Hoover Comedian / impressionist ; performed a routine about celebrity moms and impersonated Arianna Huffington, Kourtney Kardashian, Sharon Osbourne, and Sofia Vergara Eliminated Duo Resonance Acrobatics Duo ; consisted of demonstrating acro - balance feats with a clear box to Pink 's `` Glitter. '' Eliminated Collins Key 5 Magician ; performed a trick involving the judges matching the features of one audience member Advanced Innovative Force 6 Acrobatic dance troupe ; performed an acrobatic routine to `` Too Close '' by Alex Clare Advanced Dave Fenley 7 Singer ; played guitar and sang `` Say You 'll Be There '' by the Spice Girls Lost the judges ' choice Taylor Williamson 8 Comedian ; performed a comedic routine towards Mel B Advanced Jonathan Allen 9 Opera singer ; sang `` Bring Him Home '' from Les Misérables Eliminated Catapult Entertainment 10 Shadow dancing troupe ; performed a shadow dance routine chronicling a couple reuniting under the sea to `` Wherever You Will Go '' by Charlene Soraia Won the judges ' choice Cami Bradley 11 Singer ; sang `` Ca n't Help Falling in Love '' by Elvis Presley Advanced Forte 12 Opera trio ; sang `` Unchained Melody '' by The Righteous Brothers Advanced Note Jump up ^ Red Panda replaced the KriStef Brothers for this round, due to one of the brothers being injured. Red Panda was also chosen as Mandel 's wildcard as a last - minute replacement. Semi-Finals, Week 2 ( September 3 -- 4 ) Guests : Fall Out Boy, Team iLuminate There were no buzzes during any of these performances. Act Order Performance description Judges ' choices Result Mandel Brown Klum Stern D'Angelo & Amanda Ballroom dancers ; performed a dance routine to `` Smooth Criminal '' by Michael Jackson. Won the judges ' choice Marty Brown Country singer ; played guitar and sang `` Bless the Broken Road '' by Rascal Flatts Eliminated Chicago Boyz Acrobatic group ; performed a jump - roping, backflipping routine to `` Blurred Lines '' by Robin Thicke, T.I. and Pharrell Advanced Illusionist Leon Etienne and Romy Low Illusionists ; performed a rapid - fire series of illusions to `` Are You Gonna Go My Way '' by Lenny Kravitz Eliminated Anna Christine 5 Singer ; sang `` Wild Horses '' by The Rolling Stones Lost the judges ' choice Kenichi Ebina 6 Dancer ; fought a battle with a projected version of himself, including some of his audition Advanced John Wing 7 Comedian ; performed a standup routine about his marriage Eliminated Branden James 8 Singer ; sang an operatic rendition of `` Alone '' by Heart Advanced KriStef Brothers 9 Comedic hand balancing duo ; performed a magic - themed act, including faux sword swallowing, to `` The Final Countdown '' by Europe Advanced American Military Spouses Choir 10 Show choir ; sang `` Angel '' by Sarah McLachlan Eliminated Timber Brown 11 Acrobatic act ; performed an acrobatic routine incorporating ropes and water to `` Supremacy '' by Muse Eliminated Jimmy Rose 12 Country singer ; played guitar and sang `` If Tomorrow Never Comes '' by Garth Brooks Advanced Note ^ Jump up to : As the judges tied in their voting, D'Angelo & Amanda was announced to have received more of America 's votes and advanced to the top twelve. Top 12 ( September 10 -- 11 ) Guests : Terry Fator, Olate Dogs There was no judges ' choice this week. Act Order Performance description Result Chicago Boyz Acrobatic group ; performed a jump - roping, backflipping routine to `` Treasure '' by Bruno Mars Eliminated Branden James Opera singer ; sang an operatic rendition of `` Hallelujah '' by Leonard Cohen Eliminated Innovative Force Acrobatic dance troupe ; performed an acrobatic routine to `` Lux Aeterna '' by Clint Mansell Eliminated KriStef Brothers Comedic hand balancing duo ; performed a comedic exercise video - themed act on how to become a KriStef Brother Eliminated D'Angelo & Amanda 5 Ballroom dancers ; performed a Samba routine to `` Magalenha '' by Sérgio Mendes Eliminated Catapult Entertainment 6 Shadow dancing troupe ; performed a shadow dance routine about a child being bullied to `` Stand by Me '' by Ben E. King Eliminated Forte 7 Operatic trio ; sang a Spanish, operatic rendition of `` My Heart Will Go On '' by Celine Dion Advanced Taylor Williamson 8 Comedian ; performed a standup routine about his relationship with his parents Advanced Collins Key 9 Magician ; performed a magic trick involving Nick Cannon and Howie Mandel 's watches Advanced Kenichi Ebina 10 Mime ; performed an interpretive dance about love, death and the afterlife Advanced Jimmy Rose 11 Country singer ; played guitar and sang `` God Gave Me You '' by Blake Shelton Advanced Cami Bradley 12 Singer ; played piano and sang `` Livin ' on a Prayer '' by Bon Jovi Advanced Finale Key Winner Runner - up 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place 6th Place Each act performed twice ; their first performance was an update of a performance from earlier in the competition, and their second performance was new. Act Order Performance description Result Jimmy Rose 1, 9 Sang his original song `` Coal Keeps the Lights On '', and later sang `` The Dance '' by Garth Brooks Guest performer : Dierks Bentley 3rd place Kenichi Ebina 2, 11 The mime performed a matrix - styled martial arts dance, and later performed a dance routine with himself as various characters Guest performers : Il Divo with Heather Headley Winner Cami Bradley 3, 7 Played piano and sang `` Believe '' by Cher, and later sang `` I Want To Hold Your Hand '' by The Beatles Guest performer : Gavin DeGraw 6th place Collins Key 4, 8 The magician performed a close - up magic trick with two playing cards being merged, and later predicted Twitter hash - tags of random audience members chosen by the judges Guest performers : Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb 5th place Forte 5, 12 The operatic trio sang `` The Prayer '' by Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli, and later sang `` Caruso '' by Lucio Dalla Guest performer : Josh Groban 4th place Taylor Williamson 6, 10 The comedian performed a routine pointing out why a comedian ca n't reuse jokes, and later performed a routine about his love life Guest performer : James Lipton Runner - up Ratings U.S. nielsen Ratings Show Episode First air date Rating ( 18 -- 49 ) Share ( 18 -- 49 ) Viewers ( millions ) Time slot rank Nightly rank Weekly rank Auditions Episode 1 : San Antonio, New York, & Los Angeles June 4, 2013 3.1 9 11.22 5 Auditions Episode 2 : San Antonio & New Orleans June 11, 2013 3.0 8 11.52 5 Auditions Episode 3 : Chicago June 18, 2013 3.0 9 11.75 5 Auditions Episode 4 : New York & Los Angeles June 25, 2013 2.6 8 10.23 5 Auditions Episode 5 : Chicago & San Antonio July 2, 2013 2.4 7 9.56 6 Auditions Episode 6 : Los Angeles, New Orleans, & New York July 9, 2013 2.6 8 9.81 7 Auditions Episode 7 : Last Chance Auditions July 10, 2013 2.8 8 10.71 8 Vegas Week, day 1 July 16, 2013 2.5 7 10.06 9 Vegas Week, day 2 July 17, 2013 2.9 9 11.18 10 Quarterfinals Week 1, Performances July 23, 2013 2.8 8 10.34 11 Quarterfinals Week 1, Results July 24, 2013 2.3 7 10.64 5 12 Quarterfinals Week 2, Performances July 30, 2013 2.7 8 9.81 13 Quarterfinals Week 2, Results July 31, 2013 2.4 7 10.28 6 14 Quarterfinals Week 3, Performances August 6, 2013 2.5 7 9.39 15 Quarterfinals Week 3, Results August 7, 2013 2.5 8 10.26 16 Quarterfinals Week 4, Performances August 13, 2013 2.4 7 8.79 17 Quarterfinals Week 4, Results August 14, 2013 2.1 6 9.51 5 18 Quarterfinals Week 5, Performances August 20, 2013 2.2 6 8.52 6 19 Quarterfinals Week 5, Results August 21, 2013 2.1 6 9.35 9 20 Semifinals Round 1, Performances August 27, 2013 2.2 6 8.70 21 Semifinals Round 1, Results August 28, 2013 2.2 6 9.84 5 22 Semifinals Round 2, Performances September 3, 2013 2.3 7 9.16 12 23 Semifinals Round 2, Results September 4, 2013 2.3 7 10.03 13 24 Top 12, Performances September 10, 2013 2.3 6 9.24 8 25 Top 12, Results September 11, 2013 2.2 6 10.80 13 26 Finals, Performances September 17, 2013 2.4 7 11.19 14 27 Finale September 18, 2013 2.5 7 11.49 12 Note Jump up ^ This episode was aired an hour before the usual air time because of the season four finale of The Voice. Jump up ^ This episode was aired fifteen minutes after the usual air time because of President Obama 's speech regarding a strike against Syria. Show Episode First air date Rating ( 18 -- 49 ) Share ( 18 -- 49 ) Viewers ( millions ) Time slot rank Nightly rank Weekly rank Auditions Recap July 17, 2013 1.9 7 7.65 15 Quarterfinals Week 1, Recap July 24, 2013 1.6 5 6.65 n / a Quarterfinals Week 2, Recap July 31, 2013 1.5 5 6.54 n / a Quarterfinals Week 3, Recap August 7, 2013 1.5 5 6.35 16 5 Quarterfinals Week 4, Recap August 14, 2013 1.3 5 5.75 n / a 6 Quarterfinals Week 5, Recap August 21, 2013 1.3 5.87 n / a 7 Semifinals Week 1, Recap August 28, 2013 1.3 5 5.96 n / a 8 Semifinals Week 2, Recap September 4, 2013 1.4 5 6.16 n / a Note ^ Jump up to : This episode 's weekly rank is not known because it was not one of the 25 highest rated shows of the week. 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Question: who won season 8 of americas got talent
Answer: Kenichi Ebina