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Leo High School Choir Shines in ‘AGT’ Finale as Voting Closes, Results Due Tonight

Chicago rallied through watch parties and voting for the South Side ensemble following a standing-ovation performance of “Hall of Fame.”

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Overview

  • The all-boys choir from Leo Catholic High School performed “Hall of Fame” in Tuesday’s live finale, earning loud applause, streamers and a standing ovation from the judges.
  • Simon Cowell said he was thrilled by their energy, with Sofía Vergara calling them the coolest choir ever on the show and Mel B and Howie Mandel praising their consistency and crowd appeal.
  • Public voting opened at 5 p.m. Tuesday and closed at 6 a.m. Wednesday CT via NBC.com/AGTVote and the AGT or NBC apps, with up to 10 votes per fan.
  • The winner will be revealed during tonight’s results broadcast at 8 p.m. CT on NBC, with the Leo choir one of 10 acts vying for the $1 million prize.
  • Supporters packed school and neighborhood watch parties across Chicago, with local leaders and even the Chicago Bears encouraging votes as the group’s longtime director LaDonna Hill drew credit for their growth.