The winner of America's Got Talent season 20, announced on September 24, 2025, was Jessica Sanchez. She is a Texas-based singer who first auditioned for the show during its inaugural season 20 years ago. Jessica won the competition with a standout final performance of "Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Notably, she was nine months pregnant at the time of her victory. Jessica was awarded the $1 million prize, though the way the prize money is paid out can vary between an annuity over 40 years or a present cash value option. She beat other finalists including freestyle rapper Chris Turner and Jourdan Blue to claim the title.