'AGT: All-Stars' : Auditions Come to a Close as a Viral Sensation Earns the Final Superfan Vote

Kodi Lee.Photo: Casey Durkin/NBCAmerica’s Got Talent: All-Starswent out with a bang for its final round of auditions!TheAmerica’s Got Talentextension series aired its last episode of auditions on Monday, with the last 10 acts competing for one remaining spot in the finale.The acts included singer Daneliya Tuleshova (AGTseason 15), magician Eric Chien (Asia’s Got Talentwinner 2019 andAGTseason 14), choir Voices of Hope Children’s Choir (AGTseason 13), poet Brandon Leake (AGTseason 15 winner), animal act Lukas and Falco (Das Supertalentwinner andAGTseason 14), singer Kodi Lee (AGTseason 14 winner), extreme variety act Brett Loudermilk (AGTseason 15), rapper Flau’jae (AGTseason 13), comedian Josh Blue (AGTseason 16) and variety act Sethward (AGTseasons 15-17).Because all three judges —Simon Cowell,Howie MandelandHeidi Klum— and hostTerry Crewshad already hit their Golden Buzzers, andthe Group Golden Buzzer was given out last week, only one act would be moving on to the finals through the superfan vote.Ultimately, it came down to poet Brandon Leake, comedian Josh Blue and singer Kodi Lee, who were named the top 3 acts, before Terry confirmed that Kodi had won the superfan vote.“Oh my gosh, it was so amazing,” Kodi tells PEOPLE after the exciting moment. “I feel good they picked me.“Kodi Lee.Casey Durkin/NBCAs fans may recall, Kodi, 26, captivated the audience and judges during season 14 ofAGT, in which he earned then-judgeGabrielle Union’sGolden Buzzerand went on towin the entire competition.Along with his unforgettable vocal talents, Kodi’s life story has made him a fan favorite. The Lake Elsinore, California, native was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and diagnosed with autism at age 4. His mother Tina accompanied him on stage for the entire competition — and has continued to do so as he performs in Las Vegas and during his return forAGT: All-Stars.Though Tina is undoubtedly Kodi’s biggest fan, she admits there was a sense of surprise after her son earned the superfan vote during Monday’s episode.“I’m more of the skeptical one, and I was even surprised myself, because there’s so many good acts [this season],” Tina says. “I mean, I love my son, don’t get me wrong. He’s my most favorite act. But there’s a lot of good talent out there.“However, Kodi was far from skeptical, exuding confidence and a contagious smile from the moment he stepped onto the stage.The singer says he was “not nervous” to perform, telling PEOPLE, “I was happy nervous, and excited.” He also notes that he was thrilled to return toAGTto “see all my friends.“Kodi Lee and mom Tina.Casey Durkin/NBCBesides watching Kodi earn the superfan vote, Tina says it was so special to see how much her son — who iscurrently performing in Vegas at the Luxor Theaterand just released two new singles, “Miracle” and “Hello World” — has grown in the time since he first appeared onAGT.“He was a lot more funny [and] a little bit more competitive than normal in a funny way,” she says. “It’s almost like he understood that it was a good time for everybody, and that was really cute to watch him because he was super excited to go see everybody again.““In the beginning, him winning was hard for me to process because it was so surreal for me… but I’m so proud of what he’s done for the people, and to watch the people, how they respond to him, it’s just heartwarming. For me, it’s kind of like, how was I gifted such a beautiful child? That’s hard to believe, that I actually am his mother,” Tina continues. “Watching him, how much he’s grown from being onAGT, and how much he’s grown on his emotions for people, and his understanding for people’s feelings. That’s huge.““I never ever imagined him being where he is today, and that’s amazing. I really don’t even have the words for how that makes me feel, other than he’s a blessing,” she adds. “It makes me feel like he is an angel on this earth, here to change the world.“RELATED VIDEO: Kodi Lee, Singing Phenom Who Is Blind and Has Autism, 22, Wins America’s Got Talent Season 14As Kodi prepares for the next round of competition, he says he has one message for fans: “I’ve been working really hard. I’m anAGTsuperstar. And if you keep working really hard, anything’s possible.“Kodi now solidifies the completeAGT: All-Starsfinale lineup. Also set to perform in the finale are magicianAidan McCann(Britain’s Got Talent2020), singerTom Ball(BGT2022), ventriloquist Ana Maria Mărgean (Romania’s Got Talentwinner 2021), aerialists Power Duo (Philippines Got Talent2016 winner), saxophonistAvery Dixon(AGTseason 17), comedianMike E. Winfield(AGTseason 17), aerialist Aidan Bryant (AGTseason 16 runner-up), choirDetroit Youth Choir(AGTseason 14 runner-up), dance group Light Balance Kids (AGTseason 14) and hand-balancing act the Bello Sisters (AGTseason 15).Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.America’s Got Talent: All-Starsairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

Kodi Lee.Photo: Casey Durkin/NBC

America’s Got Talent: All-Starswent out with a bang for its final round of auditions!TheAmerica’s Got Talentextension series aired its last episode of auditions on Monday, with the last 10 acts competing for one remaining spot in the finale.The acts included singer Daneliya Tuleshova (AGTseason 15), magician Eric Chien (Asia’s Got Talentwinner 2019 andAGTseason 14), choir Voices of Hope Children’s Choir (AGTseason 13), poet Brandon Leake (AGTseason 15 winner), animal act Lukas and Falco (Das Supertalentwinner andAGTseason 14), singer Kodi Lee (AGTseason 14 winner), extreme variety act Brett Loudermilk (AGTseason 15), rapper Flau’jae (AGTseason 13), comedian Josh Blue (AGTseason 16) and variety act Sethward (AGTseasons 15-17).Because all three judges —Simon Cowell,Howie MandelandHeidi Klum— and hostTerry Crewshad already hit their Golden Buzzers, andthe Group Golden Buzzer was given out last week, only one act would be moving on to the finals through the superfan vote.Ultimately, it came down to poet Brandon Leake, comedian Josh Blue and singer Kodi Lee, who were named the top 3 acts, before Terry confirmed that Kodi had won the superfan vote.“Oh my gosh, it was so amazing,” Kodi tells PEOPLE after the exciting moment. “I feel good they picked me.“Kodi Lee.Casey Durkin/NBCAs fans may recall, Kodi, 26, captivated the audience and judges during season 14 ofAGT, in which he earned then-judgeGabrielle Union’sGolden Buzzerand went on towin the entire competition.Along with his unforgettable vocal talents, Kodi’s life story has made him a fan favorite. The Lake Elsinore, California, native was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and diagnosed with autism at age 4. His mother Tina accompanied him on stage for the entire competition — and has continued to do so as he performs in Las Vegas and during his return forAGT: All-Stars.Though Tina is undoubtedly Kodi’s biggest fan, she admits there was a sense of surprise after her son earned the superfan vote during Monday’s episode.“I’m more of the skeptical one, and I was even surprised myself, because there’s so many good acts [this season],” Tina says. “I mean, I love my son, don’t get me wrong. He’s my most favorite act. But there’s a lot of good talent out there.“However, Kodi was far from skeptical, exuding confidence and a contagious smile from the moment he stepped onto the stage.The singer says he was “not nervous” to perform, telling PEOPLE, “I was happy nervous, and excited.” He also notes that he was thrilled to return toAGTto “see all my friends.“Kodi Lee and mom Tina.Casey Durkin/NBCBesides watching Kodi earn the superfan vote, Tina says it was so special to see how much her son — who iscurrently performing in Vegas at the Luxor Theaterand just released two new singles, “Miracle” and “Hello World” — has grown in the time since he first appeared onAGT.“He was a lot more funny [and] a little bit more competitive than normal in a funny way,” she says. “It’s almost like he understood that it was a good time for everybody, and that was really cute to watch him because he was super excited to go see everybody again.““In the beginning, him winning was hard for me to process because it was so surreal for me… but I’m so proud of what he’s done for the people, and to watch the people, how they respond to him, it’s just heartwarming. For me, it’s kind of like, how was I gifted such a beautiful child? That’s hard to believe, that I actually am his mother,” Tina continues. “Watching him, how much he’s grown from being onAGT, and how much he’s grown on his emotions for people, and his understanding for people’s feelings. That’s huge.““I never ever imagined him being where he is today, and that’s amazing. I really don’t even have the words for how that makes me feel, other than he’s a blessing,” she adds. “It makes me feel like he is an angel on this earth, here to change the world.“RELATED VIDEO: Kodi Lee, Singing Phenom Who Is Blind and Has Autism, 22, Wins America’s Got Talent Season 14As Kodi prepares for the next round of competition, he says he has one message for fans: “I’ve been working really hard. I’m anAGTsuperstar. And if you keep working really hard, anything’s possible.“Kodi now solidifies the completeAGT: All-Starsfinale lineup. Also set to perform in the finale are magicianAidan McCann(Britain’s Got Talent2020), singerTom Ball(BGT2022), ventriloquist Ana Maria Mărgean (Romania’s Got Talentwinner 2021), aerialists Power Duo (Philippines Got Talent2016 winner), saxophonistAvery Dixon(AGTseason 17), comedianMike E. Winfield(AGTseason 17), aerialist Aidan Bryant (AGTseason 16 runner-up), choirDetroit Youth Choir(AGTseason 14 runner-up), dance group Light Balance Kids (AGTseason 14) and hand-balancing act the Bello Sisters (AGTseason 15).Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.America’s Got Talent: All-Starsairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

America’s Got Talent: All-Starswent out with a bang for its final round of auditions!

TheAmerica’s Got Talentextension series aired its last episode of auditions on Monday, with the last 10 acts competing for one remaining spot in the finale.

The acts included singer Daneliya Tuleshova (AGTseason 15), magician Eric Chien (Asia’s Got Talentwinner 2019 andAGTseason 14), choir Voices of Hope Children’s Choir (AGTseason 13), poet Brandon Leake (AGTseason 15 winner), animal act Lukas and Falco (Das Supertalentwinner andAGTseason 14), singer Kodi Lee (AGTseason 14 winner), extreme variety act Brett Loudermilk (AGTseason 15), rapper Flau’jae (AGTseason 13), comedian Josh Blue (AGTseason 16) and variety act Sethward (AGTseasons 15-17).

Because all three judges —Simon Cowell,Howie MandelandHeidi Klum— and hostTerry Crewshad already hit their Golden Buzzers, andthe Group Golden Buzzer was given out last week, only one act would be moving on to the finals through the superfan vote.

Ultimately, it came down to poet Brandon Leake, comedian Josh Blue and singer Kodi Lee, who were named the top 3 acts, before Terry confirmed that Kodi had won the superfan vote.

“Oh my gosh, it was so amazing,” Kodi tells PEOPLE after the exciting moment. “I feel good they picked me.”

Kodi Lee.Casey Durkin/NBC

As fans may recall, Kodi, 26, captivated the audience and judges during season 14 ofAGT, in which he earned then-judgeGabrielle Union’sGolden Buzzerand went on towin the entire competition.

Along with his unforgettable vocal talents, Kodi’s life story has made him a fan favorite. The Lake Elsinore, California, native was born with optic nerve hypoplasia and diagnosed with autism at age 4. His mother Tina accompanied him on stage for the entire competition — and has continued to do so as he performs in Las Vegas and during his return forAGT: All-Stars.

Though Tina is undoubtedly Kodi’s biggest fan, she admits there was a sense of surprise after her son earned the superfan vote during Monday’s episode.

“I’m more of the skeptical one, and I was even surprised myself, because there’s so many good acts [this season],” Tina says. “I mean, I love my son, don’t get me wrong. He’s my most favorite act. But there’s a lot of good talent out there.”

However, Kodi was far from skeptical, exuding confidence and a contagious smile from the moment he stepped onto the stage.

The singer says he was “not nervous” to perform, telling PEOPLE, “I was happy nervous, and excited.” He also notes that he was thrilled to return toAGTto “see all my friends.”

Kodi Lee and mom Tina.Casey Durkin/NBC

Besides watching Kodi earn the superfan vote, Tina says it was so special to see how much her son — who iscurrently performing in Vegas at the Luxor Theaterand just released two new singles, “Miracle” and “Hello World” — has grown in the time since he first appeared onAGT.

“He was a lot more funny [and] a little bit more competitive than normal in a funny way,” she says. “It’s almost like he understood that it was a good time for everybody, and that was really cute to watch him because he was super excited to go see everybody again.”

“In the beginning, him winning was hard for me to process because it was so surreal for me… but I’m so proud of what he’s done for the people, and to watch the people, how they respond to him, it’s just heartwarming. For me, it’s kind of like, how was I gifted such a beautiful child? That’s hard to believe, that I actually am his mother,” Tina continues. “Watching him, how much he’s grown from being onAGT, and how much he’s grown on his emotions for people, and his understanding for people’s feelings. That’s huge.”

“I never ever imagined him being where he is today, and that’s amazing. I really don’t even have the words for how that makes me feel, other than he’s a blessing,” she adds. “It makes me feel like he is an angel on this earth, here to change the world.”

RELATED VIDEO: Kodi Lee, Singing Phenom Who Is Blind and Has Autism, 22, Wins America’s Got Talent Season 14

As Kodi prepares for the next round of competition, he says he has one message for fans: “I’ve been working really hard. I’m anAGTsuperstar. And if you keep working really hard, anything’s possible.”

Kodi now solidifies the completeAGT: All-Starsfinale lineup. Also set to perform in the finale are magicianAidan McCann(Britain’s Got Talent2020), singerTom Ball(BGT2022), ventriloquist Ana Maria Mărgean (Romania’s Got Talentwinner 2021), aerialists Power Duo (Philippines Got Talent2016 winner), saxophonistAvery Dixon(AGTseason 17), comedianMike E. Winfield(AGTseason 17), aerialist Aidan Bryant (AGTseason 16 runner-up), choirDetroit Youth Choir(AGTseason 14 runner-up), dance group Light Balance Kids (AGTseason 14) and hand-balancing act the Bello Sisters (AGTseason 15).

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America’s Got Talent: All-Starsairs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

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