Nene Royal Reaches AGT 2026 Final: When to Watch and How Voting Works

Thai fans are preparing to follow Phuket singer and guitarist Nene Royal as she takes the stage in the live final of America’s Got Talent Season 21.

The 16-year-old performer, whose real name is Praew Rattikarn Amloy, is one of 10 finalists competing for the Season 21 title and the programme’s US$1 million prize.

When to watch the AGT 2026 final

The first part of the two-night finale will air live on NBC on Tuesday, September 22, from 9pm to 11pm Eastern Time. In Thailand, that corresponds to 8am to 10am on Wednesday, September 23.

NBC has moved the finale one hour later than the show's usual time slot. The change is due to The Voice airing before America’s Got Talent on Tuesday night.

Nene's exact position in the running order has not been announced, so viewers in Thailand who want to watch her performance live should start from the beginning rather than assume she will appear at a particular time.

The second part of the finale, featuring the results and winner announcement, will air on Wednesday, September 23, from 9pm to 11pm Eastern Time. For viewers in Thailand, the broadcast begins at 8am on Thursday, September 24.

Where to watch in Thailand

In the United States, the finale will be broadcast live on NBC, with streaming also available through Peacock.

Thai viewers should check the latest TrueVisions schedule for any local or delayed broadcast. Earlier Season 21 episodes featuring Nene have been available through TrueVisions NOW and TrueVisions Channel 340.

Nene's performance clips are also expected to appear through America’s Got Talent's official online channels after the broadcast. These clips should not be treated as guaranteed live streams of the programme.

Who can vote for Nene?

The official America’s Got Talent voting system is available only to eligible viewers in the United States and Puerto Rico. Viewers in Thailand cannot submit official AGT votes.

Eligible voters can use the official AGT app or NBC.com/AGTVote. NBC says voting opens at the start of the live show and closes at 7am Eastern Time the following morning.

The winner will be determined by viewer voting after the finalists perform. The 10 finalists include Nene Royal, Lai Noelle, Unitree, Hundred Fingers, Olivia Befus, Acro Canine Crew, Come Here, Veronika Goroshkova, Royal Lasers and Geno Ploeger.

Nene Royal's road to the final

Nene first attracted international attention during her audition, when she performed The Cranberries' “Zombie” while playing guitar.

She later returned for the Judges' Callbacks with Muse's “Hysteria”, combining vocals, guitar and percussion played on the body of her instrument.

During the live quarterfinals, Nene performed Soundgarden's “Black Hole Sun”. Judge Mel B then awarded her a Live Golden Buzzer, sending her directly to the final without requiring her to compete in the semifinals.

Her choice of song for the final has not been officially announced. Fans will find out what she has prepared when she takes the stage in the live finale.

For Thai audiences, the final marks the latest stage of Nene's rapid rise from a Phuket performer to an international television audience. The winner will be announced during the second night of the finale on September 23 in the United States.