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What Did Fans Think of the ‘AGT’ 20th Birthday Special?

Los Osos High School, Richard Goodall, The Pack Drumline, Alan Silva,Billy & Emily England, Terry Crews, Sara James, and Avery Dixon on 'America's Got Talent' 2025Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

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On Tuesday night, America’s Got Talent aired a 20th birthday special celebrating the most memorable moments in the show’s history. Fans shared their thoughts on the special in a Reddit thread, and many of them were unhappy to see yet another non-competition episode this season.


Fans Share Thoughts on the AGT 20th Birthday Special

The AGT subreddit opened a discussion thread during Tuesday’s special, and a number of fans chimed in with their thoughts throughout the night. Several users commented their disappointment that the show aired yet another special instead of kicking off the Season 20 live shows.

“Is this whole episode the most uninteresting thing ever or what? Let’s see some acts face off. PLEASE!!!” wrote one user, while another commented, “I’m just wondering when we’re going to see the acts again from this season. I swear every other week is a special or showing old acts… or is it just me.”

Another user wrote that they “don’t even remember the acts at this point” after watching so many filler episodes this season. Someone else commented that they didn’t even realize the live shows weren’t starting this week until they tuned in.


A couple of fans also expressed disappointment that there was so much focus on the current judging panel, with one person writing, “They should have done a segment about the past judges and hosts.” Someone else agreed, writing, “I was really disappointed by the lack of older content.”

SEE ALSO: ‘AGT’ RECAP: ‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT’ AIRS BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR SHOW’S ANNIVERSARY

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What Else Did Fans Have to Say?

A few fans also made note of the fact that past judge Gabrielle Union was featured in clips during Tuesday’s special. Union was a judge during Season 14 of the show, and she ended up filing a harassment complaint against AGT, claiming it was a toxic work environment.


Union famously pressed the Golden Buzzer for Season 14 winner Kodi Lee, which meant she was featured in clips of his audition. Some fans on Reddit expressed surprise that the show would include her due to how outspoken she was against the series.

The Reddit thread also featured some positive comments, as fans expressed their excitement to watch clips of their favorite acts, such as Season 19 winner Richard Goodall and the infamous repeat auditioner Sethward. Others enjoyed the look back at what the show used to be like, with one fan calling it “simpler times before it became America’s Got Singers.”

Did you watch Tuesday’s 20th anniversary AGT special? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below.

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