'America's Got Talent' Names Its New Champion! See Who Won Season 18

Adrian Stoica and Hurricane on ‘America’s Got Talent’.Photo:Trae Patton/NBC

Trae Patton/NBC

America’s Got Talenthas officially crowned a new champion!

After weeks of intense competition, trainer Adrian Stoica and his dog Hurricane were declared theseason 18winner on Wednesday night’s much-anticipated NBC finale.

The dog trainer and his faithful canine companion walked away with a grand prize of $1 million and a headlining act as part of theAmerica’s Got TalentPresents Superstars Live show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Adrian Stoica and Hurricane from ‘America’s Got Talent’.Chris Haston/NBC

Chris Haston/NBC

Adrian and his border collie proved to be an instant crowd-pleaser from the beginning of theirAGTjourney.

They once again impressed the judges at the live show, during which they performed a routine set to Smash Mouth’s cover of “I’m a Believer” and Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” They received standing ovations and unanimous praise.

Adrian Stoica and Hurricane on ‘America’s Got Talent’.Chris Haston/NBC

“I think in terms of stepping up from the audition to the live show, this is the best act we’ve seen tonight,” judgeSimon Cowelldeclared. “This was live, and that was a tricky routine. She was amazing.”

“I think Hurricane is ready for Vegas,” fellow judgeSofía Vergaraadded enthusiastically, unknowingly teasing what was to come.

Then, in Tuesday’s finale, the duo pulled out all the tricks for a performance set to Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and even called up Vergara to help with their act.

Adrian and Hurricane were up against a fierce roster of talent, which included 10 other promising candidates: synchronized dance groupMurmuration, stand-up comedian Ahren Belisle, singer-musicianPutri Ariani, head-balancing duo the Ramadhani Brothers, magician Anna DeGuzman, singerLavender Darcangelo, dance groupChibi Unity, theMzansi Youth Choir, the82nd Airborne Division Chorusand the all-women Japanese dance group Avantgardey.

During Wednesday’s finale, the top 5 acts were announced as the Ramadhani Brothers, Putri Ariani, Adrian Stoica and Hurricane, Anna DeGuzman and Murmuration.

From left: Simon Cowell, Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, Adrian Stoica and Hurricane, Heidi Klum, and Terry Crews.Trae Patton/NBC

ThoughMzansi Youth Choirdid not make it into the top 5, they learned shortly after their elimination that Coldplay had invited them to perform with them live at their upcoming show.

From there, Ramadhani Brothers finished in fifth place, Putri Ariani in fourth, Murmuration in third, and magician Anna DeGuzman in second.

Adrian Stoica and Hurricane on ‘America’s Got Talent’.Trae Patton/NBC

Aside from the contestants, Wednesday’s finale show boasted several notable guests, including pop and R&B singerJason Derulo, musicianJohn Batiste, singerLeona Lewis,Iron Chef’sCat Cora, legendary songwriterDiane Warren, the bandThirty Seconds to MarsandAGTseason 17 winnerThe Mayyas.

Each of the contestants got a chance to perform with one of the guests for one final time on theAGTstage.

From left: ‘AGT’ host Terry Crews, judge Simon Cowell, Diane Warren, judge Sofía Vergara, judge Heidi Klum, and judge Howie Mandel.Trae Patton/NBC

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Season 18 ofAmerica’s Got Talentcan be streamed in full on Hulu.

source: people.com