Mayyas Dance Group Wins ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 17

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani ready to do battle during Monday's !The talented teen, who hails from South Carolina, was previously a semifinalist on season 14 of when she was just 11, but has returned to the stage for this season of the NBC singing competition, wowing the coaches with her performance of LeAnn Rimes' rendition of «Unchained Melody.»Both Blake and Gwen turned their chairs for Ansley, however, Blake was quicker on the draw, and dropped the block on his wife — landing her for his team!«I literally used my block on my wife,» Blake told the young singer, sharing how passionate he was about having her join his team. «You're stuck with me, I'm sorry!»Gwen didn't seem too offended by the loss, snapping a proud pic of the two onstage to show off their hilarious height difference. She praised Ansley's tone and told her she's excited to see her grow throughout the competition.«I'm super happy for you, because Blake is one of the greatest guys in the whole world,» Gwen gushed.When ET spoke with  coaches ahead of season 22, Gwen admitted that, despite the competition, she was having a great time being back on set with her hubby. «It's just pretty fun,» she admitted, referencing one of the pair's duets as she added, «Like, 'Happy Anywhere,' you know what I'm saying?»But while Blake claimed that he's «more competitive» and strategic with Gwen back, John Legend joked that having his wife on set is the country star's «kryptonite.»«She takes the edge off him just a little bit,» he explained.

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K.J. Yossman Simon Cowell has securitized the Got Talent franchise in what’s been described as a “groundbreaking” $125 million deal. The securitization relates to the intellectual property behind the franchise, including both the U.S. and British versions of the show, “America’s Got Talent” and “Britain’s Got Talent.” As part of the deal, the assets to the franchise and its spin-offs have been pooled, including “production margins and fees, digital income, franchise and original content sales and sponsorship income.” The Got Talent franchise has been commissioned across 72 global territories, including Armenia, Chile and Egypt. As of 2017, it holds the Guinness world record title for “Most international versions for a reality television format.”

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Simon Cowell reflected on meeting Queen Elizabeth II, and noted that it was a night he’ll "never forget." "Even though she was in her late nineties… you couldn't imagine her not being there. And then when it happened, it was like I could feel it in my stomach, I was really upset," Cowell told Fox News Digital exclusively on the red carpet at "America's Got Talent." The 62-year-old TV personality’s comments come on the heels of King Charles III ascending the throne after Queen Elizabeth II died last week at the age of 96."I have so much respect for her, for her work ethic… now it just doesn't feel the same.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of the winner of America’s Got Talent Season 17.

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has crowned a new champion! On Wednesday night's live finale, The Mayyaswere declared the winner of season 17, and were awarded with a $1 million prize and a headlining gig at 's Las Vegas show.The Lebanese female dance troupe immediately impressed judge Sofia Vergara and earned her Golden Buzzer.«No matter what the outcome in this competition is, already us being here on the biggest stage in the world, as the first Lebanese dance team to be here is already a prize for us,» the group's founder, Nadim Cherfan told ET's Denny Directo after their finale performance Tuesday night. «We are proud of each other, so no matter what the outcome is we are all winners.»Cherfan noted that the ongoing struggles in her group's home country make the experience all the more meaningful.«We come from a country where, right now, surviving day today is crucial for us,» she said.

Simon Cowell had some very special guests join him on the red carpet!

Mayyas were awarded Sofia Vergara’s Golden Buzzer during this season’s “America’s Got Talent” auditions, and in their final performance the Lebanese dance troupe demonstrated why they were worthy of a Golden Buzzer.

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