Shin Lim and Zurcaroh during the AGT finale | Trae Patton/NBC
Season thirteen of NBC’s immensely popular “America’s Got Talent” came to an end with a two-hour finale Wednesday night.
In the closing moments of the broadcast, host Tyra Banks revealed that Shin Lim had won this year’s competition.
The magician established himself as a frontrunner during the early stages of the competition. He sealed his victory with a stunning performance during Tuesday’s performance finale.
Dance/acrobatic group Zurcaroh, another season thirteen standout, took second place in the competition. Violinist Brian King Joseph took third place, while comedian Samuel J. Comroe and singer Michael Ketterer respectively finished in fourth and fifth.
Finalists Courtney Hadwin (singer), Glennis Grace (singer), Duo Transcend (trapeze), Daniel Emmet (singer) and Vicki Barbolak (comedian) placed outside the Top 5.