America’s got Talent

The 2013 America’s Got Talent Winner Is…

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10:58 pm, September 18th, 2013

(NBC)

“America’s Got Talent” named its season 8 winner on Wednesday night.

With the crop of competitors narrowed down to six — opera trio Forte, magician Collins Key, comedian Taylor Williamson, singer Cami Bradley, dancer Kenichi Ebina, and country singer Jimmy Rose — the decision was left in viewers’ hands.

So, which act scored the most votes to become the newest “America’s Got Talent” champion?

SPOILER ALERT!

It came down to Kenichi Ebina and Taylor Williamson — but Ebina won!

He will get his own headlining show in Las Vegas, and a whopping $1 million to boot.

The FULL RESULTS are below.

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RESULTS

Sixth Place: Cami Bradley

Fifth Place: Collins Key

Fourth Place: Forte

Third Place: Jimmy Rose

Second Place: Taylor Williamson

First Place: Kenichi Ebina

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WATCH: Forte Gives “Breathtaking” Last Performance on AGT Finale

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11:36 pm, September 17th, 2013

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Forte received a standing ovation from all four judges for its final performance on part one of the “America’s Got Talent” finale on Tuesday.

The trio wowed with the classic Italian song “Caruso,” proving that language is no barrier when it comes to amazing audiences with music.

An emotional Heidi Klum said, “I personally love this song. I grew up with this song, listening to Pavarotti sing this, Andrea Bocelli singing this song. You gave this song justice. It was beautiful.”

Mel B said, “What a way to end this show. That was just breathtaking.”

“And it’s funny to think that you three came together and performed first on this show. You would never know that,” she continued. “It’s like you were professionals and have been together forever. It’s just gorgeous.”

“It was just absolutely brilliant…” said Howie Mandel. “I loved it. I stood for you. Good luck.”

And Howard Stern said simply, “You’re terrific.”

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America’s Got Talent Finale Deemed “A Celebration of Kenichi Ebina” (VIDEO)

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11:16 pm, September 17th, 2013

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Kenichi Ebina — and eight doppelgangers of sorts — tried to win it all on part one of Tuesday’s “America’s Got Talent” finale.

The dancer, using virtual reality, performed a seamless routine with eight zany characters (a hot woman,  a clown, etc.) all played by him.

He received a standing ovation from three of the four judges, his second of the evening after earlier recreating his Matrix-inspired audition.

“Kenichi, I think that your creativity is limitless. I think that you are a superstar…” Heidi Klum said afterward. ”If I would be at home right now, I would vote for you.”

Howard Stern called the performance “brilliant,” and went to say Ebina is “mesmerizing.”

“He desereves to win…” continued the shock jock. “This is a celebration of Kenichi tonight, not ‘America’s Got Talent.’”

“I agree with Howard wholeheartedly…” said Howie Mandel, adding, ”The creativity and the originality of what you do and what you [fellow Top 6 finalist comedian] Taylor [Williamson] do far surpasses anyone who does singing.”

The lone dissenter?

Mel B, who told Ebina, “Kenichi, I think you are amazing, but I think that performance right there was a little bit off for me. I wanted to feel that impact you usually give me.”

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