AGT crowned its Season 20 champion on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, and the result was a full‑circle moment. Jessica Sanchez was named the winner of the milestone season after a suspenseful live finale.

How the Finale Played Out

Sanchez took first place, with freestyle rapper Chris Turner finishing second. This came after the top five narrowed to five acts and then two. The full order of finish for the night: LightWire in fifth, Leo High School Choir in fourth, Jourdan Blue in third, and Turner as runner‑up. Finally, Sanchez was announced the champion. When host Terry Crews read her name, Sanchez broke down and told him, “I’m sorry, I’m really emotional, this is amazing. Thank you so much!”

Sofia Vergara had given Sanchez her Golden Buzzer earlier in the season. Sanchez returned nearly 20 years after first competing on the show as a 10‑year‑old. Her finale performance featured “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. This drew one more standing ovation.

Why This Win Resonated

Sanchez’s season‑long run was remarkable because she performed while in the final weeks of her first pregnancy. She earned praise from judges Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Mel B, and Howie Mandel. Good Housekeeping also spotlights the final three—Sanchez, Chris Turner, and Jourdan Blue—before the field narrowed to the final two on results night.

What’s Next for the AGT Champion

The new champion leaves Season 20 with the $1 million prize and the AGT title. As People notes, the finale doubled as a reunion of standout alumni and guest artists. Sanchez’s win capped the celebration. Fans now wait to see how she leverages the momentum of her AGT victory in the months ahead.

Related: ‘AGT’ Season 20 Finale: Every Top 10 Performance, Judges’ Reactions, and How Voting Works

For longtime viewers, “Jessica Sanchez wins America’s Got Talent season 20” is the ending that felt earned. It’s also a reminder of why AGT still lands emotional, crowd‑pleasing finales two decades in.

 
 
 
 
 
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