<P> On September 20 , Darci Lynne Farmer won the twelfth season , becoming the third ventriloquist , third child act and the third female act to win the competition ( second year in a row after VanderWaal 's win in 2016 ) . Child singer Angelica Hale was announced as the runner - up , Ukrainian dance act Light Balance finished in third place , deaf musician Mandy Harvey finished in fourth place and dog act Sara & Hero finished in fifth place . </P>
<P> On September 20 , Darci Lynne Farmer won the twelfth season , becoming the third ventriloquist , third child act and the third female act to win the competition ( second year in a row after VanderWaal 's win in 2016 ) . Child singer Angelica Hale was announced as the runner - up , Ukrainian dance act Light Balance finished in third place , deaf musician Mandy Harvey finished in fourth place and dog act Sara & Hero finished in fifth place . </P>
when does season 12 of americas got talent end
when does season 12 of americas got talent end
September 20
September 20