<P> On February 21 , 2018 , it was announced that judges Simon Cowell , Mel B , Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel along with Tyra Banks would all be returning . The season premiered on May 29 , 2018 . Magician Shin Lim was named the winner on the season finale , September 19 , 2018 . This marks the second magician to win . Acrobatic group Zurcaroh and violinist Brian King Joseph came in second and third place respectively . Stand - up comedian Samuel J. Comroe and singer Michael Ketterer rounded out the top 5 . </P>
<P> On February 21 , 2018 , it was announced that judges Simon Cowell , Mel B , Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel along with Tyra Banks would all be returning . The season premiered on May 29 , 2018 . Magician Shin Lim was named the winner on the season finale , September 19 , 2018 . This marks the second magician to win . Acrobatic group Zurcaroh and violinist Brian King Joseph came in second and third place respectively . Stand - up comedian Samuel J. Comroe and singer Michael Ketterer rounded out the top 5 . </P>
who won this past season of america 's got talent
who won this past season of america 's got talent
Magician Shin Lim
Magician Shin Lim