You have questions. I have some answers.
Q: I’m curious if you know why the show is called "America’s Got Talent“ when so many wonderful acts come from other countries? Some of these acts come a long distance, and I’m guessing at great expense to perform. Some acts come from countries that have their own talent shows. Maybe they should call it “The World’s Got Talent.”
A: The show is American branded in part to distinguish it from the many, many other “Got Talent” shows in countries around the world. In addition, the rules for the show require an American connection: that contestants be either a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of the U.S., possess a work permit for the U.S., or at least are in the U.S. legally.
