Agt 2024 Winner Controversy. Ten artists from judges simon cowell, heidi klum, howie mandel and mel b's teams competed on night two of 'america’s got talent: America's got talent crowned its season 16 winner during the finale wednesday night, and after what host terry crews called the closest vote in the show's.

Agt has stirred its fair share of controversy over the years. Luckily, as happens every season, agt saved some of its best talent for last.