<P> On February 13, 2017, Cannon announced he would not return as host for the twelfth season, citing creative differences between him and executives at NBC . The resignation came in the wake of news that the network considered firing Cannon after he made disparaging remarks about NBC in his Showtime comedy special Stand Up, Don't Shoot . NBC selected Tyra Banks as the new host for season 12, which premiered on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 . </P> <P> On September 20, Darci Lynne Farmer won the twelfth season, becoming the third ventriloquist, third child act and the third female act to win the competition (second year in a row after VanderWaal's win in 2016). Child singer Angelica Hale was announced as the runner - up, and Ukrainian dance act Light Balance finished in third place . Deaf musician Mandy Harvey and dog act Sara & Hero rounded out the top five . </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> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (September 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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