Who is Lavender Darcangelo on America's Got Talent?

Publish date: 2024-05-16

AMERICA'S Got Talent returned for its 18th season on May 30, 2023.

Wowing both the judges with her audition is Lavender Darcangelo and now AGT fans want to know more about the contestant.

Who is AGT's Lavender Darcangelo?

Lavender Darcangelo is an autistic and blind contestant on season 18 of America's Got Talent.

Raised in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Lavender began singing when she was three years old even though she didn't start talking until she was four.

When she was 15, Lavender moved in with after-school program coordinator Wil Darcangelo and Wil's partner.

Seven years later, the two legally adopted Lavender at age 22.

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In 2019, Lavender went viral after her cover of The Little Mermaid's Part of Your World circulated the internet.

Who picked Lavender as a Golden Buzzer?

On the July 11, 2023, episode of AGT, Lavender stunned the judges with her rendition of Irene Cara's Out Here on My Own.

Moved by her performance, model and judge Heidi Klum hit the iconic Golden Buzzer sending the singer straight to the live shows.

Throughout the competition, Lavender continued to steal the hearts of the show's viewers making it to the top 2.

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Speaking to Lavender, Heidi said: "Lavender, my heart is so happy right now.

"I said to you I'm going to hold your hand, and we're going to go all the way to the finish line."

Competing alongside Lavender are Adrian Stocia and his dog, Hurricane.

When can I watch America's Got Talent?

Season 18 of America's Got Talent first premiered on May 30, 2023.

The show saw many outstanding acts, but Adrian and Hurricane were selected as the winners of the season.

Fans can catch episodes most Tuesday nights on NBC at 9pm.

Additionally, fans can catch up on previous episodes of the season via Peacock.

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