Overview
- The audition phase ended on Tuesday, July 21, when 11 final acts performed for judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B and Sofía Vergara.
- Most of the season's Golden Buzzers had already been used before the final night, with Sofía Vergara handing out her last buzzer in Week 6, so automatic advances on the closing episode were unlikely though producers could still create exceptions.
- The Week 7 lineup mixed international and U.S. talent and included a dance crew, skateboard act, magicians, bands and comedians, with contortionist Maria and multi‑character comic Marcus Monroe singled out as standout performers.
- NBC has added a Judges' Callback Round between auditions and live shows to let judges and producers re-evaluate acts, a step that will determine which performers must travel and rehearse for the live broadcasts starting August 18.
- EntertainmentNow and other outlets ran live-updating recaps of the final auditions, issuing spoiler warnings as results and developments were posted in real time.