Who got the Golden Buzzer on AGT Tonight?
Micah Palace scored Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer tonight on AGT’s latest live episode. There was that moment, the studio electric—everyone shifting in their seats, some probably pretending not to care, but you could feel the tension simmering as Simon’s hand hovered near the buzzer, doing his classic slow-burn thing.
Micah had just finished his soccer anthem, blending a love for music and futbol (that’s soccer in America, for the grammatically fancy), and in a flash, Simon smashed the Buzzer—cue that surreal golden downpour. For anyone watching, it felt overdue; the judges had been holding onto their buzzers like precious family heirlooms all season.
Finally, Simon let loose. Personally, it felt like watching the coolest teacher finally crack a joke in class—everybody's a little unnerved, then suddenly it’s all applause.
Watch Micah Palace Receiving a Golden Buzzer from Simon Cowell
Tonight’s AGT Vibes: Golden Buzzer Energy
Right from the top, everyone seemed to be eyeing the Golden Buzzer like the last cookie at a crowded birthday party. Terry Crews, always larger than life, made a show of revealing which judge had the power this episode. Simon Cowell—legend of both sharply tailored trousers and unfiltered critiques—was the chosen one. For a while, it looked like he’d refuse to use the buzzer at all, dangling dramatic tension over the acts like a carrot on a stick. I was yelling at my screen: “Come on, Simon, do the thing!” (My dogs did not appreciate the yelling—but it’s AGT night, that’s how it goes.)
Here’s what went down with some acts leading up to Micah:
- Roller skaters Jacqueline & Wagner did their thing, spinning perilously mid-air—no buzzer.
- Austin Brown belted it out, no buzzer.
- Maceo Harrison brought some heat, Benn Family Band jammed, still no buzzer.
- Messoudi Brothers, acrobatic insanity, no dice.
By the fourth act, you could tell Simon was itching to hit the buzzer—but he waited. I respect the patience, but my nerves? Shot.
Micah Palace’s Anthem Moment
Micah Palace took the stage with a goal in mind—turn soccer spirit and music into one epic anthem. About five seconds in, I was sold. He poured genuine excitement and energy into his vocals, the kind of performance that makes you forget about everything but the song. Even Howie Mandel, who sometimes plays “hard to impress,” was on his feet. Sofia Vergara thought the song could totally land for the World Cup (if FIFA’s listening, hey, call Micah?). Mel B nodded in approval, like, “Yup, this kid’s got it.”
So Simon stood up, grinned his classic lopsided smile—then, like a proper showman, he slammed the Golden Buzzer. The crowd exploded. Micah didn’t just win a spot in the finals, he got the “I got confetti in my socks tonight” special. Honestly, for anyone who’s watched AGT for years: that buzzer moment never feels old. It always lands with goosebumps.
A Little Digression: Golden Buzzer Lore & Anecdotes
Look, the Golden Buzzer is kind of like the show’s version of a magic spell. One tap and dreams are supposed to come true. Sometimes, it feels a little formulaic—the big music swell, the judge’s “should I, shouldn’t I?” pantomime. But tonight, watching Simon actually struggle to make the call made it real. I flashed back to seasons where the buzzer ended up used for someone who was “pretty good” rather than world-changing. Tonight, it felt earned.
