Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Leo High School Choir Reaches 'AGT' Finale After Public Vote

A Chicago watch party rallied support ahead of the Sept. 23–24 live shows.

Overview

  • The South Side ensemble advanced Wednesday after their semifinal cover of Fall Out Boy’s “Centuries” earned enough nationwide votes.
  • Host Terry Crews named them the final act moving on, following raves from judges including Mel B, Sofía Vergara and Simon Cowell.
  • The AGT finals air 7 p.m. CT on Sept. 23 with the winner revealed Sept. 24 on NBC.
  • Dozens gathered at Leo Catholic High School in Auburn Gresham for a watch party that doubled as a get-out-the-vote push.
  • Choir director Miss Hill has guided the group throughout, with staff leaders in Pasadena while others support the school, and students say any prize money would go toward college tuition.