Hey — did you catch the AGT finale in 2025? I was sitting on the edge of my couch wondering who’d take the crown. Well, the moment finally came: the winner of AGT 2025 has been announced, and her story is something else.
Who Won AGT 2025
The winner of America’s Got Talent (Season 20) is Jessica Sanchez. She beat out runner-up Chris Turner and third-place Jourdan Blue.
Jessica Sanchez’s Journey Back to the Stage
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She first competed on AGT way back in Season 1, when she was only 10 years old.
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In between, she also was the runner-up on American Idol.
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For AGT Season 20, she auditioned with “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone, earning a Golden Buzzer from judge Sofía Vergara — that sent her straight to the live shows.
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She competed while nine months pregnant, which made her win even more historic.
Highlights From the Finale
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Her final song was “Die With A Smile” (by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars), and that performance sealed it.
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The Top 5 acts in the finale were Jessica Sanchez, Chris Turner, Jourdan Blue, Leo High School Choir, and LED dance group LightWire.
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The $1 million grand prize is the standard AGT reward, though it may be paid over time or as a lump sum (with tax implications).
Interesting Facts That Make This Win Special
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First time a former AGT contestant who didn’t win initially returned two decades later and won.
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First solo female winner since Darci Lynne in 2017.
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The contestant performed under significant physical and emotional pressure (pregnancy, of all things) yet delivered multiple standout performances.
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She redefined what resurgence looks like — coming back with more experience, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
I don’t know about you, but Jessica’s journey really resonated with me. Seeing someone return after so many years and win — especially under circumstances like hers — reminds me that sometimes life gives second chances, and those can be more powerful than the first. It inspires me to never give up on dreams, even when the timing feels tough or unconventional.
To sum up: the winner of AGT 2025 is Jessica Sanchez. She won Season 20, beating out Chris Turner, with a finale performance that captured hearts. It’s her resilience, her performances while pregnant, and her return after twenty years that made this win so unforgettable. What did you think of the finale — did Jessica deserve the win, or were you rooting for someone else?