‘America’s Got Talent’: Winners Ranked by Popularity in 2026

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Jun 2, 2026
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18. Olate Dogs (Season 7)
8.9k followers

Richard and Nicholas Olate brought their team of talented rescue dogs to victory in Season 7, making them the first (and still one of the few) animal acts to win AGT. The father-son duo and their pups went on to tour the country, dazzling audiences with their trick routines. T

hey also performed halftime shows for the NBA and appeared in TV specials like Fox’s Cause for Paws: An All-Star Dog Spectacular.

17. Michael Grimm (Season 5)
9k followers

Michael Grimm charmed audiences in Season 5 with his soulful voice and down-to-earth personality. After winning, he released his self-titled major-label debut album, which included covers like Alicia Keys’ “Fallin’” and debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200. He even proposed to his girlfriend on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Michael later opened for Stevie Nicks on tour and has continued to make music, balancing his recording career with life out of the spotlight.

16. Kenichi Ebina (Season 8)
9.9k followers

Kenichi Ebina wowed audiences in Season 8 with his one-of-a-kind “dance-ish” style, blending martial arts, mime, and video effects. Since his win, the Japanese performance artist has continued touring worldwide with his act. He also launched an app called Dance-ish Me, allowing users to animate themselves into dance routines.

While he’s kept a relatively low profile compared to other winners, Kenichi remains a standout for his creativity and originality in AGT history.

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