Richard Goodall Shocks America with AGT Semifinal Spot. How a School Janitor Became an Overnight Fan Favorite

Vigo County school janitor Richard Goodall once again captured hearts across the country Tuesday night when he stepped onto the “America’s Got Talent” stage.

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Following his performance, judge Simon Cowell called Goodall “one of the most memorable contestants we’ve had for a long, long time.”

Did Goodall get enough votes to move forward in the competition? Here’s what we know.

Did Richard Goodall advance to the America’s Got Talent semifinals?

Yes! Goodall was named as the first of three acts advancing to the semifinals after fans voted.

Which America’s Got Talent acts advanced in quarterfinals Week 1?

  • Richard Goodall
  • Ashes & Arrows
  • Roni Sagi and Rhythm

During the Aug. 13 show, judge Sofia Vergara gave the Hakuna Matata Acrobats, an acrobatics group from Tanzania, her live show Golden Buzzer, advancing them directly to the finals.

What did Richard Goodall perform Aug. 13 on America’s Got Talent?

Goodall dedicated a performance of Michael Bolton’s “How Am I Supposed To Live Without You” to his fiancée, Angie, who was unable to travel with him to the audition this past spring, but who was in the audience for Tuesday night’s show.

How do the AGT live shows work?

Dedicated fans will notice a few changes with this year’s live shows. The live shows will be split into four weeks of quarterfinals before heading into a semifinal round and a two-week finale. Also new this season is the live show Golden Buzzer. One judge will be allotted a Golden Buzzer during each round of the quarterfinals, giving them the opportunity to send an act directly to the finals.

In each week of the quarterfinal round, 11 acts will perform live, with the Golden Buzzer sending one of those acts to the finals. Viewers’ votes will determine which additional three acts from each quarterfinal round will move forward.

In the semifinal round, 12 acts will perform. The six acts that receive the most viewer votes will join the four live show Golden Buzzer recipients in the finals.

America’s Got Talent voting results

Following the Tuesday live shows, the winners of viewers’ votes will be announced Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET.

When is the AGT finale?

The two-night Season 19 finale will take place Sept. 17 and 24.

How do I vote on America’s Got Talent?

Viewers will be able to cast their votes from showtime until 7 a.m. the following day at nbc.com/agtvote or via the AGT app, available through Google Play and the App Store.

How many times can I vote on America’s Got Talent?

Viewers can vote up to 10 times per act, per method, per voting period.

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