Undiscovered talent can audition for "America's Got Talent" from the comfort of their own home. After scouring the country for contestants, the show still has one dozen slots to fill for the primetime television competition.
Perhaps inspired by the YouTube success of "Britain's Got Talent" sensation Susan Boyle, the American version of the show is going viral on the video website. Prospective singers, dancers, and variety acts have until June 23 to upload an audition video to AmericasGotTalent's Channel. Talk about a "virtual reality" show.
Judges will narrow the field down to 40 qualified applicants by late June or early July. The videos will be posted on the YouTube site for fans to vote. Popular vote will elect one untapped talent to appear on the show and judges will nominate 11 acts. The 12 top online auditionees will join the talent pool from the nationwide auditions for NBC's hit summer show.
Paul Telegdy, Executive VP of Alternative Programming at NBC, told the Hollywood Reporter, "'Expect the unexpected' has always been core to the success of 'AGT.' This audacious new twist to the audition process offers our viewers not only a priceless golden ticket to get onto the biggest stage in the country in the middle of the competition, but also the opportunity for a thrilling live show where anything can happen. No other show would dare to take on this challenge."
Premiering June 1, Nick Cannon will return as host with Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan, and rookie Howie Mandel assembling as the judging panel.
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