Holland's Got Talent (season 8)
| Holland's Got Talent | |
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| Season 8 | |
| Broadcast from | April 8 – June 3, 2016 |
| Judges |
Dan Karaty Angela Groothuizen Chantal Janzen Gordon Heuckeroth |
| Host(s) | Johnny de Mol |
| Broadcaster | RTL 4 |
| Winner | |
| Nick Nicolai | |
| Runner-up | |
| Mart Hoogkamer | |
Holland's Got Talent is the Dutch member of the Got Talent television show franchise. The eighth season of Holland's Got Talent began on 8 April 2016 and ended on 3 June 2016.
Changes from previous seasons
Season 8 featured four judges for the first time, and a new host Johnny de Mol. It also marked the first time that the 'golden buzzer' was used, inspired by other shows in the Got Talent franchise. The golden buzzer sends an act straight through to the semi-finals. Each judge can press it only once during the entire season. The golden buzzer acts are shown in the following table.
| Name of Act | Act | Pressed By | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rocking Chairs | Dance Group | Gordon | Semi-Finalist |
| Nick Nicolai | Singer | Angela | Winner |
| Bob Bullee | Singer | Chantal | Finalist |
| The Fresh Allstars | Dance Group | Dan | Finalist |
Auditions
Auditions started on 8 April 2016. Each act had to receive more than three yes's to go on. If an act got four X's, they were eliminated.
| Key | G Golden act |
 Golden Buzzer Act |
 Buzzed |
Advanced |
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Auditions 1 (8 April 2016)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes | Finished | |||
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| Dan | Chantal | Angela | Gordon | ||||
| 1 | Miss Tiq | Girl Band (Sang Bang Bang) | Advanced | ||||
| 2 | Xuanxuan | Pianist | Advanced | ||||
| 3 | Iris Van Der Sar | Hula Hooper | Eliminated | ||||
| 4 | Asian Dance Act | Asian Dance Act | Eliminated | ||||
| 5 | Joery | Popping Dancer | |
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Eliminated |
| 6 | Paul | Handstand Balance Act | Advanced | ||||
| 7 | The Oxboard Riders | Riders Dance Group | Eliminated | ||||
| 8 | Mizai Kobi | Acrobat | Advanced | ||||
| 9 | The Rocking Chairs | Dance Group | |
Golden Buzzer Advanced | |||
| 10 | Cris and Floris | Slackline Show | Eliminated | ||||
| 11 | Miss Kiki Boops | Drag Queen Singer (Sang One And Only By Adele) | Advanced | ||||
| 12 | Paul | Hand Stand Balance Act | Advanced | ||||
| 13 | Justin (BBoy Lil Justy) | Break Dancer | Advanced | ||||
| 14 | Unexpected | Dance Group | Advanced | ||||
| 15 | Joki | Singer (Sang Her Own Song Beautiful Amsterdam) | Advanced | ||||
- ^1 Gordon pressed the Golden buzzer for The Rocking Chairs dancing performance.
- ^2 This is the first series to feature the golden buzzer instead of golden ticket.
Auditions 2 (15 April 2016)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes | Finished | |||
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| Dan | Chantal | Angela | Gordon | ||||
| 1 | Ridderkerk's Children's and Youth Choir | Choir (Sang The Prayer) | Eliminated | ||||
| 2 | Michie Dutch Queen | Singer | |
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Eliminated |
| 3 | Unknown Duo | Tribute Band | |
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Eliminated |
| 4 | Jessie & Sophie | Trampoline Duo | Advanced | ||||
| 5 | Amy And Kate | Dog Freestyle Act | Advanced | ||||
| 6 | Nick Nicolai | Singer (Sang At Last) | |
Golden Buzzer Advanced | |||
| 7 | The Happiness Crew | Dance Group | Advanced | ||||
| 8 | Karate Girls | Karate Act | Advanced | ||||
| 9 | Mireille Schoorl | Violinist | |
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Eliminated |
| 10 | Lisa Marie | Singer | |
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Eliminated | ||
| 11 | Juliën | Comedian | |
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Eliminated | |
| 12 | Quattrobar | Acrobats | Advanced | ||||
| 13 | Jamiro | Accordion Player | Advanced | ||||
| 14 | Bea Lamelas | Contortionist | Advanced | ||||
| 15 | Divided Swag | Girl Dance Group | Advanced | ||||
- ^3 Angela pressed the Golden buzzer for Nick Nicolai.
Auditions 3 (22 April 2016)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes | Finished | |||
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| Dan | Chantal | Angela | Gordon | ||||
| 1 | Unbreakable | Dance Group | Advanced | ||||
| 2 | Friends Crw | Free Running | 4 |
Advanced | |||
| 3 | Mart Koogkamer | Singer | Advanced | ||||
| 4 | Jorn Schriever | Singer | |
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Eliminated |
| 5 | Jodel Sjonnie | Singer | 5 |
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Eliminated | ||
| 6 | Mind The Gap | Dance Group On Trampolines | Advanced | ||||
| 7 | Alkina | Instruments Band | |
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Eliminated | ||
| 8 | Enya And Melissa | Mother And Daughter Pole Dance Act | Advanced | ||||
| 9 | JP De Kam | Fire Breather Dangerous Act | Advanced | ||||
| 10 | Anita | Rabbit Act | |
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Eliminated |
| 11 | Bob Bullee | Singer (Sang Monday Morning) | |
Golden Buzzer Advanced | |||
| 12 | Dini Veenendaal | Singers | Advanced | ||||
| 13 | Jeffrey Wijkhuisen | Juggler | Advanced | ||||
| 14 | The Old School Soldiers | Boy Band | Eliminated | ||||
- ^4 Gordon joke buzzed after Friends Crw act finished.
- ^5 Gordon pressed Angela's buzzer during Jodel Sjonnie's performance and Angela pressed Gordon's buzzer afterward.
- ^6 Chantal pressed the golden buzzer for Bob Bullee.
Auditions 4 (29 April 2016)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes | Finished | |||
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| Dan | Chantal | Angela | Gordon | ||||
| 1 | Doris | 10 Year Old Dancer | Advanced | ||||
| 2 | The MaidSaints | Freak Show | |
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Eliminated |
| 3 | Noi Pakon | Aerial Performer | Advanced | ||||
| 4 | Good Day | Boy Band (sang "Let Me Kiss You" by One Direction) | |
Eliminated | |||
| 5 | Apolonia And Lizzie | Singers (sang "Walking In The Air" from Snowman) | Eliminated | ||||
| 6 | Harold And Annelies, The Stoopjes | Singers | |
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| 7 | Mieke and Molly Young | Young Irish Dancers | Advanced | ||||
| 8 | Ray | Singer (sang "Use Somebody" by The Kings Of Leon) | Advanced | ||||
| 9 | Junior Jazz Unlimited Big Band | Jazz Band (performed "Let The Good Times Roll") | Advanced | ||||
| 10 | Helena Nahafahik and Thomas Jacks | Dancers | Advanced | ||||
| 11 | Christian Farla | Illusionist | Advanced | ||||
| 12 | Alex | One Armed Drummer | Advanced | ||||
| 13 | Rawhln Crew | Dance Group | Eliminated | ||||
| 13 | Envious 5 | Dance Group | Eliminated | ||||
| 14 | PressPlay | Dance Group | Eliminated | ||||
| 15 | SixxPaxx | Strippers Dance Group | |
Advanced | |||
| 16 | Robin And David | Dancers | Advanced | ||||
- ^7 Noi Pakon participated in the Dutch version of So You Think You Can Dance.
- ^8 Gordon pressed Chantal's and Angela's buzzers during the performance by Harold and Annelies, also known as The Stoopjes.
- ^9 Though buzzed by Dan, Sixxpaxx got three yes's and advanced to the next round.
Auditions 5 (6 May 2016)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes | Finished | |||
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| Dan | Chantal | Angela | Gordon | ||||
| 1 | Ritmisch Gym Wilskracht | Gymnastics | Advanced | ||||
| 2 | Valorous | Singing And Dancing (sang "Wannabe" by The Spice Girls) | Eliminated | ||||
| 3 | Tom & Ayla | Acrobats | Advanced | ||||
| 4 | Nova and Dem | Hip Hop Dancers | Advanced | ||||
| 5 | The Blue Planet Harp Ensemble | Harp Performance | Eliminated | ||||
| 6 | Peter and Ronald | Magicians | Advanced | ||||
| 7 | The Fresh Allstars | Dance Group | |
Golden Buzzer Advanced | |||
| 8 | Danai Lampos | Solo Dancer | Eliminated | ||||
| 9 | G -Project | Gospel Choir | Advanced | ||||
| 10 | The Buzz King | Musicians | |
Eliminated | |||
| 11 | Juliana Bicycle Team | Dangerous Bicycle Stunt Act | Advanced | ||||
| 12 | Anke Prevoo | Singer And Pianist (Sang Buy My Blues Away) | Advanced | ||||
| 13 | Christina Postma | Singer | |
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| 14 | Gwendolynn and Carlijn | Rapping Girls | Eliminated | ||||
| 15 | Nathalie Blue | Singer (Sang Hello By Adele) | Eliminated | ||||
- ^10 Dan pressed the golden buzzer for The Fresh Allstars Dancing performance.
- ^11 Angela pressed Chantal's buzzer in Christina Postma's performance.
- ^12 This is the final round of auditions.
- ^13 The semi-finalist were announced after the audition show.
Semi-Final Cuts
Acts Eliminated After Auditions
- Miss Tiq
- Girl Band Advanced from the first week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Mizai Kobi
- Arocobat Advanced from the first week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Unexpected
- Dance Group Advanced from the first week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Joki
- Singer Advanced from the first week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Jessie & Sophie
- Trampoline Duo Advanced from the second week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Amy And Kate
- Dog Freesycle Act Advanced from the second week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Jamiro
- Accordion Player Advanced from the second week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Divided Swag
- Girl Dance Group Advanced from the second week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Mind The Gap
- Dance Group On Trampoline Advanced from the third week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Enya And Melissa
- Pole Dancing Advanced from the third week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Dini Veenendaal
- Singers Advanced from the third week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Jeffrey Wijkhuisen
- Juggler Advanced from the third week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Noi Pakon
- Ariel Performer Advanced from the forth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Mieke and Molly Young
- Young Irish Dance Group Advanced from the forth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Robin And David
- Dancers Advanced from the forth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Tom & Ayla
- Acrobats Advanced from the fifth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Nova and Dem
- Hip Hop Dancers Advanced from the fifth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- G -Project
- Gospel Choir Advanced from the fifth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
- Juliana Bicycle Team
- Cyclist Act Advanced from the fifth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.
Semifinalist summary
| Key | G Golden act |
Winner |
Runner Up |
3rd Place |
Finalist |
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| Name of Act | Act | Semifinal (week) | Position Reached |
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| Nick Nicolai | Singer | 3 | Winner |
| Mart Hoogkamer | Singer | 2 | Runner Up |
| Bob Bullee | Singer | 1 | 3rd Place |
| The Fresh Allstars | Dance Group | 1 | Finalist |
| Team Quattrobar | Acrobats | 1 | Finalist |
| Unbreakable | Dance Group | 2 | Finalist |
| Justin (BBoy Lil Justy) | Break Dancer | 2 | Finalist |
| Mizai Kobi | Acrobat | 3 | Finalist |
| Karate Girls | Karate Act | 3 | Finalist |
| XuanXuan Wang | Pianist | 1 | Semi-Finalist |
| The Happiness Crew | Dance Group | 1 | Semi-Finalist |
| Paulance | Hand Stand Act | 1 | Semi-Finalist |
| Ray | Singer | 1 | Semi-Finalist |
| Peter and Ronald | Magicians | 1 | Semi-Finalist |
| Helena Nahafahik and Thomas Jacks | Dancers | 1 | Semi-Finalist |
| Junior Jazz Unlimited Big Band | Jazz Band | 2 | Semi-Finalist |
| Bea Lamelas | Contortionist | 2 | Semi-Finalist |
| Christian Farla | Illusionist | 2 | Semi-Finalist |
| Ritmisch Gym Wilskracht | Gymnastics | 2 | Semi-Finalist |
| Miss Kiki Boops | Drag Queen Singer | 2 | Semi-Finalist |
| Friends Crw | Dance Group | 2 | Semi-Finalist |
| The Rocking Chairs | Dance Group | 3 | Semi-Finalist |
| JP De Kam | Fire Breather Dangerous Act | 3 | Semi-Finalist |
| SixxPaxx | Strippers Dance Group | 3 | Semi-Finalist |
| Anke Prevoo | Singer And Pianist | 3 | Semi-Finalist |
| Alex (Onearmed) | One Arm Drummer | 3 | Semi-Finalist |
| Doris | Dancer | 3 | Semi-Finalist |
Top 27 Part 1
Acts that were eliminated include:
- Ray
- Singer
- Performed in auditions 4 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed "I Want You Back" in the 1st Semi-Final but got eliminated
- Helena Nahafahik and Thomas Jacks
- Dancers
- Performed in auditions 4 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed dance routine in the 1st semi-finals but got eliminated
- XuanXuan Wang
- Pianist
- Performed in auditions 1 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed a piano piece in the 1st semi-finals but got eliminated
- The Happiness Crew
- Dance Group
- Performed in auditions 2 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed dance routine in the 1st semi-finals but got eliminated
- Peter & Ronald
- Magicians
- Performed in auditions 5 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed magic routine in the 1st semi-finals but got eliminated
- Paulance
- Hand Balance Act
- Performed in auditions 1 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed balance routine in the 1st semi-finals but got eliminated
Semi-final rounds
The semi-finals premiered on the 13th May 2016 to the 27th May 2016; there were three semi-finals with nine acts in each. Three acts each week continued to the grand final - usually one with the public vote and the other two chosen by the judges. Semi-final 3 was different as two were sent through by the public and one by the judges' vote. There was only one buzzer in the semi-finals as Dan buzzed Sixxpaxx. The Rocking Chairs were the only golden buzzer act that didn't make it to the finals.
Semi-finals summary
| | Buzzed out |
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Won the public vote
Won the judges' vote (or public vote if split decision)
Semi-Final 1 (13 May 2016)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes | Finished | |||
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| Dan | Chantal | Angela | Gordon | ||||
| 1 | The Fresh Allstars | Dance Group | |
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| 2 | Ray | Singer (sang "I Want It Back" by Jackson 5) | Eliminated | ||||
| 3 | Helena Nahafahik and Thomas Jacks | Dancers And Pole Dancers | Eliminated | ||||
| 4 | XuanXuan Wang | Pianist | Eliminated | ||||
| 5 | Team Quattrobar | Acrobats | Advanced | ||||
| 6 | The Happiness Crew | Dance Group | Eliminated | ||||
| 7 | Peter & Ronald | Magicians | Eliminated | ||||
| 8 | Paulance | Hand Stand Balance Act | Eliminated | ||||
| 9 | Bob Bullee | Singer (Sang Dry Your Eyes By Frank Sinatra) | |
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Won Judges Vote |
- ^14 No buzzers in any of these performances.
- ^15 Team Quattrobar received the most votes from the audience and went straight through to the final.
- ^16 The judges' first pick to go to the final was The Fresh Allstars, announced by Gordon.
- ^17 The judges' second pick to go to the final was Bob Bullee, announced by Chantel.
Top 27 Part 2
Acts that were eliminated include:
- Christian Farla
- Illusionist
- Performed in auditions 2 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed magic routine in the 2nd semi-finals but got eliminated
- Ritmisch Gymnastiek
- Gymnastics
- Performed in auditions 5 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed gymnastic routine in the 2nd semi-finals but got eliminated
- Miss Kiki Boops
- Performed in auditions 1 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed singing routine in the 2nd semi-final but got eliminated
- Bea Lamelas'
- Cabaret Act
- Performed in auditions 2 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed cabaret routine in the 2nd semi-final but got eliminated
- Friends Crw
- Free Runners
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed free running routine in the 2nd semi-final but got eliminated
- Junior Jazz
- Jazz Band
- Performed in auditions 4 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed the James Bond Theme in the 2nd semi-final but got eliminated
Semi-Final 2 (20 May 2016)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes | Finished | |||
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| Dan | Chantal | Angela | Gordon | ||||
| 1 | Christian Farla | Illusionist | Eliminated | ||||
| 2 | Justin (BBoy Lil Justy) | Break Dancer | |
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| 3 | Ritmisch Gymnastiek | Gymnastics | Eliminated | ||||
| 4 | Miss Kiki Boops | Drag Queen Singer | Eliminated | ||||
| 5 | Unbreakable | Dance Group | Advanced | ||||
| 6 | Bea Lamelas | Contortionist | Eliminated | ||||
| 7 | Friends Crw | Free Runners | Eliminated | ||||
| 8 | Junior Jazz | Jazz Band (Performed The James Bond Theme) | Eliminated | ||||
| 9 | Mart Hoogkamer | Singer | |
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Won Judges Vote |
- ^18 No buzzers in any of these performances.
- ^19 Unbreakable received the most votes from the audience voting and went straight through to the final.
- ^20 The judges' first pick to go to the final was Justin (BBoy Lil Justy), announced by Dan.
- ^21 The judges' second pick to go to the final was Mart Hooghamer, announced by Angela.
Top 27 Part 3
Acts that were eliminated include:
- Sixxpaxx
- Stripper Dance Group
- Performed in auditions 4 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed a dance routiine in the 3rd semi-finals but got buzzed by Dan and got eliminated.
- Alex OneArmed
- One armed drummer
- Performed in auditions 4 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed drumming routine in the 3rd semi-finals but got eliminated.
- Anke Prevoo
- Singer and pianist
- Performed in auditions 5 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed singing routine in the 3rd semi-finals but got eliminated
- Doris
- Dancer
- Performed in auditions 4 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed dance routine in the 3rd semi-finals but got eliminated
- The Rocking Chairs
- Dance group
- Performed in auditions 1 and got the golden buzzer from Gordon to advance straight to the live shows
- Performed a dance routine in the 3rd semi-finals but even through they got the golden buzzer in the auditions they got eliminated
- JP De Kam
- Fire breather
- Performed in auditions 3 and advanced
- Advanced To The Semi-Finals
- Performed a dangourous routine in the 3rd semi-finals but got eliminated.
Semi-Final 3 (27 May 2016)
| Order | Artist | Act | Buzzes | Finished | |||
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| Dan | Chantal | Angela | Gordon | ||||
| 1 | Sixxpaxx | Stripper Dance Group | |
Eliminated | |||
| 2 | OneArmed | One Armed Drummer | Eliminated | ||||
| 3 | Nick Nicolai | Singer | Advanced | ||||
| 4 | Mizai Kobi | Acrobat | Advanced | ||||
| 5 | Anke Prevoo | Singer And Pianist | Eliminated | ||||
| 6 | Doris | Dancer | Eliminated | ||||
| 7 | The Rocking Chairs | Dance Group | Eliminated | ||||
| 8 | JP De Kam | Fire Breather Dangouous Act | Eliminated | ||||
| 9 | Karate Girls | Karate Act | |
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Won Judges Vote |
- ^22 First semi-final of the series that featured a buzzer.
- ^23 Dan's buzzer during the Sixxpaxx performance was the only one in the semi-finals.
- ^24 There were two acts this time who made it thorough by public vote.
- ^25 Nick Nicolai received the most votes from the audience and went straight through to the final.
- ^26 Mizai Kobi received the second most votes from the audience and went straight through to the final.
- ^27 The judges' pick to go to the final was Karate Girls, announced by Chantel.
- ^28 This was the last semi-final of the series.
Grand Final (3 June 2016)
| Order | Artist | Act | Result |
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| 1 | Justin (BBoy Lil Justy) | Break Dancer | Finalist |
| 2 | Nick Nicolai | Singer | Winner |
| 3 | Karate Girls | Karate Act | Finalist |
| 4 | The Fresh Allstars | Dance Group | Finalist |
| 5 | Mizai Kobi | Acrobat | Finalist |
| 6 | Bob Bullee | Singer | 3rd Place |
| 7 | Unbreakable | Dance Group | Finalist |
| 8 | Mart Hoogkamer | Singer | Runner-Up |
| 9 | Team Quattrobar | Acrobats | Finalist |
- ^29 Johnny de Mol announced the top three; all of the other contestants were eliminated.
- ^30 Chantal's golden buzzer act Bob Bullee finished in 3rd place.
- ^31 Angela's golden buzzer act Nick Nicolai won the eighth series of Holland's got talent while Mart Hoogkamer was runner-up.
- ^32 Nick Nicolai is the sixth singer to win the show.
- ^33 Nick Nicolai is the second golden buzzer or ticket act to win the show, the other being Amira Willighagen who was Gordon's golden buzzer/ticket in 2013 series 6.
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