Leo High Choir Finishes Fourth on AGT

Chicago's Leo High School Choir from the South Side made a stirring run on America's Got Talent, reaching the show's top five before finishing fourth after being eliminated during the live results show. The all-boys group delivered headline performances — including a praised rendition of "Hall of Fame" and a results-show set with Aloe Blacc — and joined fellow finalists for a group number. Judges heaped praise (Simon Cowell said they will "inspire so many people," Howie Mandel called them a "vibe," and Sofía Vergara dubbed them the "coolest choir"), and their finals performances earned standing ovations. Their run galvanized Auburn Gresham and Chicago with packed watch parties, school celebrations and civic praise from leaders including Cardinal Blase J. Cupich and school officials. Choir members said they hoped any prize money would help pay for college or support their families, and director LaDonna Hill and supporters expressed gratitude and interest in whether the group might try again next season.