'The Mayyas' win America's Got Talent Season 17. See what the judges say about the winners

The viewers from the US have voted and picked the new winner of America's Got Talent Season 17. After a tough competition amongst talented participants, one emerged as the winner after considering public opinion.

Who won America's Got Talent Season 17?

A Lebanese dance group called The Mayyas became the winner of America's Got Talent Season 17.





They won the prize money of $1 million and became a part of America's Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE show held at the Luxor Hotel and Casino.

Who are The Mayyas?

The Mayyas is an all-female dance group with 36 Lebanese women in different age groups. The group's name is inspired by an Arabic word that means the proud walk of a lioness. The group aims to spread the message of women empowerment.

Building a successful career in Lebanon was challenging for the group's women. They needed a bigger stage, and America's Got Talent gave them that.

What did the judges say?

The judges of America's Got Talent Season 17 included Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell and Heidi Klum. On the group's win, Vergara stated that she got goosebumps when she watched the group's first act.

She added that the group's creative choreography was the most beautiful thing she had seen. Every time, The Mayyas came on the stage, they outperformed their last act. The group's empowering performances made them a winner, and Vergara was proud of them.

Other judges were delighted with The Mayyas as Sofia Vergara, and they heaped praises on the group.

America's Got Talent Season 17 finale

The finale night saw the acts of all 11 competing participants. Moreover, there were additional star-studded performances from Black Eyed Peas, Jon Pardi, Darius Rucker (musicians), and the previous show winners, Darcy Lynn, Terry Fator and Shin Lim.

FAQs

Who hosted America's Got Talent Season 17?
Terry Crews hosted America's Got Talent Season 17.

Where was the finale held?
The finale was held at the Pasadena Civic Centre.

Who is the choreographer of The Mayyas?
The choreographer of The Mayyas is Nadim Cherfan.