'America's Got Talent': Why the winner may not even get close to $1 million

The 19th season of America's Got Talent ends tonight, Tuesday, September 24, when the last 10 acts fight for the chance to go to the new AGT Champion and go home with a huge cash prize.

But how much exactly does the AGT Do winners deserve it? Well, that depends. The winner of the NBC competition series is entitled to a whopping $1,000,000, but they don't get the prize money all at once.

As the disclaimer at the end of each AGT It then goes on to say: “The prize, totaling $1,000,000, will be paid as an annuity over 40 years. However, the nominee may also elect to receive the cash value of this annuity.”

Accordingly En.As.comThe winner will receive the amount in annual pre-tax installments of $25,000 each.

However, the champion can also choose to receive his money as a lump sum. However, if he chooses this option, he will have to settle for a lower amount. Although the amount of this lump sum was never confirmed, Forbes The previous estimate was around $300,000 before taxes.

In addition, the winner has the opportunity to headline a show on the Las Vegas Strip.

So who will go home as this season's champion? There are 10 acts left, including singing school caretaker Richard Goodall, quick-change artist Solange Kardinaly and dog act Roni Sagi & Rhythm.

Other finalists include dance groups AIRFOOTWORKS and Brent Street, singer Dee Dee Simon, Hakuna Matata Acrobats, aerial duo Sebastián & Sonia, comedian Learnmore Jonasi and drone act Sky Elements.

Public voting for the winner is now closed, but fans can tune in tonight at 9pm ET/6pm PT on NBC to see who emerges victorious. The evening kicks off at 8pm ET/5pm PT with an hour-long countdown special looking back at the Season 19 performances.

For those unable to watch live, the episode will be available to Peacock subscribers tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25, starting at approximately 6 a.m. ET/3 a.m. PT. Viewers can also stream NBC on the streaming service fubo.

Who do you think will win season 19? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.