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When Kristy was standing there by her self, I’m so happy that some of the MAYYAS went over and hugged her🥰

The fact that they hugged Christy after they won shows how humble they are .

When they did the closeup shot of Kristy you can see her expression that she knew she wasn’t going to win. Happy she made it at least to 2nd place, especially beating a lot of great singers. Congrats Mayyas!

Im honestly crying in happiness for these brave and strong girls !!! You guys deserved it 💕

The Mayyas said during the first audition that they were inspired by Night Birde. It is almost like Night Birde had won the competition from the grave. Great performances! Congratulation to them and to all the finalists.

For the first time in history of AGT, they got it right. Those ladies were phenomenal from the word go

These women are so talented. They deserve it. Congratulations the Mayyas

Thank you mayass thank you ladies for bringing Lebanon’s name back to the world with your magnificent talents, thanks for all the American people and AGT and the people around the world for your support,big thanks to the judges,Sofia these kids will never forget your name ,God bless you and bless the world.

I think no matter who wins in these circumstances, they should all be extraordinarily proud to have made it to the finale. It takes a lot to put your voice and talent out there, and to have it bring you as far as you did is a show of how amazing you truly are. They all may have not finished first, but their voices and talents are widely known. And that, I feel, is why so many people come to AGT, is to make themselves known

I love those girls who went to the 2nd runner up and still celebrated with her.

Proud of you mayyas, the pride of the levant 🇱🇧🇵🇸🇸🇾

The Mayas reaching out to the second place winner deserve a bigger congratulations. This show where their heart truly is:

Class act for the mayyas ladies who went to console the runner up..

as an Aussie i was so happy for Kristy , but the Mayyas are something very special , best act i`ve ever seen . bravo young Ladies , it was a joy watching you . and both acts by these talented Women were the best acts by a country mile 💖💖💖💖👏👏👏👏👏👏😉

Sara James is definitely going places even though she wasn't in the top 5 she's only 14 or 13 she has so much time and she already looks like a popstar

You got it right Howie! Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Huge congratulations to both you and your choreographer. Thank you for giving us such amazing performances.

The Maya's are so deserving of this win. America got it right. The most beautiful cultural dance. So very talented. 💖

Congratulationssssss “The Mayyas”! Your auditions were amazingly superb! You girls rose above all the tragedies that Lebanon is going through to show that hope still exists! Congratulationssssss daughters of the Biblical Cedars 🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧

Some of the Mayyas ladies came to hug Kristy was extra sweet and endearing.

3:15 I love that one of the dancers of the Mayas hugged Kristy

Those ladies who won..I watched all there performances and if Las Vegas had a show of them I would love to go..really all the performances they did were amazing ♥️♥️

3;15 That was great seeing her hugging her rival!❤She is such a talanted person, no matter if she hasn't won!

Those girls that went over to hug Christine...beautiful

3:14 when one of the mayyas dancers went to hug kristy. so sweet :")

America got it right! And everyone across the world we share. These women are brave, beautiful & talented. I'll 100% see them in Vegas and when they tour.

As an Arab, words can't describe how happy i am knowing that the Mayyas won🥳🥳🥳

Absolutely Thrilled They Won.. 🥂🌹 So deserving. Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳

The ladies hugging Kristy ♥️

Oh my God im very proud of you مشاء الله تبارك الله شي مشرف ربي يوفقكم loved you from libya 🇱🇾

I absolutely want to watch their show in Vegas. The judges and America got it right! They were so inspiring & flawless. When they did the last performance with the lights and you see they were in perfect sync, you knew u were watching something truly special! I am so happy for them as you could tell they worked so hard to try to win. Definitely deserved to win!

Congrats MAYYAS..PROUD PILIPINA HERE I ONCE WORK &STAY IN A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY OF LEBANON FOR 10YRS....🤗

Congratulations to The Mayans for wonderfully choreographed performances and their win. I certainly wish them continued success. Personally, though, I thought Kristy and The Metaphysics were absolute standouts among all the contestants. What they achieved in their performances was simply mind-boggling. Congratulations “The Mayyas”! Your auditions were amazingly superb! You girls rose above all the tragedies that Lebanon is going through to show that hope still exists! Congratulations daughters of the Biblical Cedars 🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧 These women are so talented. They deserve it. Congratulations the Mayyas Goosebumps are everywhere. Congratulations Mayyas you all deserved this for all your work hard 🏆 I absolutely want to watch their show in Vegas. The judges and America got it right! They were so inspiring & flawless. When they did the last performance with the lights and you saw they were in perfect sync, you knew u were watching something truly special! I am so happy for them as you can tell they worked so hard to try to win. Definitely deserved to win! The Mayans are so deserving of this win. America got it right. The most beautiful cultural dance. So very talented. 💖 Well-deserved win girls congratulations you give a lot of hope to a lot of ladies not in the nicest places in the world currently 🎉great performances and u can see how much hard work these girls put in well done I love those girls who went to the 2nd runner-up and still celebrated with her. Congratulations to the winner of AGT. We are so proud of you! Un très grand bravo à ce groupe... c'était vraiment superbe! Une française qui vit au Liban... 💓 I'm so glad they won, and I could see they would. Not only for their talent but the idea of the ‘orient’ well-deserved ladies From the first time I saw them, I had the feeling that they would be the champs and it came through. Their performance was mesmerizing from the start. CONGRATULATIONS LADIES.💕💕💕💕💕💕👸👸👸👸👸👸👸👸👸👸 VERY DESERVED it, it best act ever Kristy was incredible too never thought I could like an act like hers but loved it The first day I saw their audition I knew they were going to be the winner. And I believe anyone who saw their first audition will also have the same conviction about them. 👏 👏 👏 👏 The Mayyas are not just an outstanding world-class performing troupe with an incredibly talented choreographer to lead the way, they’re compassionate and humble which is worth much more than any prize money or championship title. At the end of the day, it’s who you are inside that serves the greater humanity. The Mayyas, are just beautiful in every way. congratulations girls you are amazing dancers your art is amazing and you deserved to win 🏆❤ All of the act this year was outstanding!! So so happy for the Mayyas! These beautiful humble women are making a big difference ❤❤❤ 3;15 That was great seeing her hugging her rival!❤She is such a talented person, no matter if she hasn't won! Congratulations on your achievement of winning the AGT,(Witch well deserved )you’ve made all the Lebanese people all around the world very proud, have a bright future, and I’m sure you will 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤ Fantastic result! Well done Mayyas! And hats off to the sportsmanship displayed towards Kristy! A class act👏 I was voting for the MAYYAS and am so glad they won! Kirsty was incredible and solidly deserved the second place. The talent this year was phenomenal. Those ladies who won. I watched all their performances and if Las Vegas had a show of them I would love to go..really all the performances they did were amazing ♥♥ Sara James is definitely going places even though she wasn't in the top 5 she's only 14 or 13 she has so much time and she already looks like a popstar Knew they'll win from their first gold act. In my opinion, the first act was their best act, it gave them the momentum to push on till the very end. Their victory highlights the importance of starting strong! Kudos, to the Mayyas! From the first moment I saw the culture of this dance I was overwhelmed by their choreography and the storytelling in their dance they were outstanding and I was so hoping they would be the finalists in showing the techniques of their dance 💃 just so beautiful beyond no words.

*_So happy and so proud of you, ladies. Truly deserving. Each and every single performance has been a spectacular show already._*

I'm so glad they won, and I could see they would. Not only for their talent, but the idea of the ‘orient’ well deserved ladies

VERY DESERVED, best act ever Kristy was incredible too never thought I could like an act like hers but loved it

The first day I saw their audition I knew they are going to be the winner. And I believe anyone who saw their first audition will also have same conviction about them. 👏 👏 👏 👏

i'd say teamwork is sooo difficult to perfect, add promoting art and culture that's theirs - they also deserve it IMO, CONGRATS

I kinda feel sorry fpr kristy sellar she was amazing and really deserved the secon place the bad luvk for her was that mayass were on another level. I am also happy because the top 2 acts were my two first favorite picks since the beggining in the auditions.

how is it even possible to choose from so many brilliant acts. for me they are all brilliant at such a level i can not comprehend

Proud of you Mayyas 🇱🇧❤️❤️❤️ all of us are proudd

Ever since gracing the AGT stage Mayas has truly been a MARVEL to watch. I have been fascinated by both their heart, creativity, and the way they fuse talent and mysticism. Hands down, my new favorite AGT champion. Congratulations!!! 🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

Congratulations 👏. What the world don’t realise is just how life changing this is for you and your families. With the current economic crisis in lebanon 🇱🇧, this will truly allow you all to support your loved ones moving forward. Your faith and talent and pure hard work has finally paid off.. a well deserved win..

Congrats Mayaas... really you all have hypnotised us...from India

Omg i am definitely going to go see them in Vegas. That is going to be spectacular. I was in love since the first performance. They are incredible

They were all pretty good! Sarah James don't forget to try out for American Idol! 🎤🎵🎶😎👍

So happy for them! BRAVO LADIES.

Cried in happinness. Well deserved!

Congratulations from Lebanon I am so proud of you !!!❤❤❤ Thank you to America for that choice You prove that american dream is a reality and anyone who is talented can reach its goals with hard working👍👍👍

I love how many of the Mayyas went over to comfort and hug Kristi can tell these are women who empower women on both sides and we need more of that in the world.

3:15 one person from Mayass went to the person who is standing alone 1st runner up, everyone is jumping and shouting for the person standing alone will not be comfortable for her, thanks to the girl from Mayass you are so kindhearted person.

Goosebumps everywhere. Congratulations Mayyas you all deserved this for all your workhard🏆

Fantastic result! Well done Mayyas! Nd hats off to the sportsmanship displayed towards Kristy! A class act👏

I can't believe the velintroquist didn't make the cut. She had so many talents all in one !

3:15, can we just appreciate how one of the girls went over to give her a hug

From the first time I saw them, I had the feeling that they would be the champs and it came through. Their performance was mesmerizing from the start. CONGRATULATIONS LADIES.💕💕💕💕💕💕👸👸👸👸👸👸👸👸👸👸

This is the proud moment of these ladies who really deserve that, so happy to know that they won this , love from Pakistan

Drake Milligan you were the best of this year 2022!!! you should have won!!! i will be buying your cd's and video's! i'm sure a big record company will sign you! lots of love to your future cause your the best!!!!

i like them. they do amazing dance

The Mayas deserved to win 100%

Kristy Australia is so proud of you your a winning in our eye's ❤️❤️

I was a bit disappointed that Drake Milligan didn't win because he has so much talent and he deserved to win.

Well deserved...wow beautiful and amazing congratulations

All of the act this year was outstanding!! So so happy for the Mayyas! These beautiful humble woman are making a big difference ❤️❤️❤️

My heart broke for Avery. His expression showed his disappointment. He has so much talent it’s not over!

A big Congratulations to the MAYAS they deserve the win 😍 you guys and congrats to all the top 5

Yessssssssssssssss. That's a million dollars act to watch anytime in Vegas 💓 Congratulations Mayas

Congratulations to both of them and a big congratulations to you Mayyas. U deserves it girls.!!!!! U made it.!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

I think I was shocked by the results, not the winner but the order of elimination

Congrats Mayans and choreographer.....well deserved ladies..from Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean

The 'snake' dance is the best of all their performances.. 🎉🎉🎉

If Drake would of sang maybe a different song? Maybe he would of won. He is an awsome guy. Very talented. I still voted for him. Hope i get to see him live someday. Elvis of country for sure

I have a bus into my eyes… goosebumps all over my body… As a middle eastern man believing in women empowerment and a lebanese father for 2 daughters raising them to lead, this will be an event to always empower them that nothing is impossible! Congrats Mayyas 🎉❤🎉❤

The way they hugged Kristy. ♥️

Very very very Deserved..AMAZING..Congratulations Mayyas..👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Those was beyond a Dance Troupe winning, and much more than just sharing Talents & Dreams among 2 different countries. Rather it’s about how they all believed in each other, and worked so hard to support one another to the point that they showed more than just a memorable show, they also showed their Hearts & Souls being United as One. They all truly deserved to win AGT 17, given that there were a lot of great acts this season, but they connected in so many ways within themselves, the Judges, especially Sofia, and most of all, the Audience who Believed in them, as did I, which is why I did Vote for them to win. I can definitely see these Ladies headlining in Vegas at MGM, Cosmopolitan, Mandalay Bay, even the new Fountain Bleu in 2023. Thank You Mayyas, and we welcome you to the beginning of your Lebanese-American Dreams.

Mayyas rocked it and deserved the win! Congrats!!! Hope to see you in Vegas!!!!

And rightfully so !! 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊💯👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🍾🍾🍾🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🎊🎊🎊🎊 Congratulations to the Mayas !!!

Congrats Mayyas this will change your life, you worked hard every one there worked hard

We alll freaking knew it!!! They were EXCEPTIONAL the moment they walked onto the stage from the very beginning. And the contestants knew it too!!!! Mayyas you all reign👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Mayyas had Nightbirde's spirit! Remember their first appearance, "It's Ok" theme!? I'll Never forget Jane Marczewski!! 🕊🙏❤

Lebanon is so proud 😭❤️🇱🇧

Congratulations to the winner of AGT. We are so proud of you!

Well deserved win girls congratulations you give a lot of hope to a lot of ladies not in the nicest places in the world currently 🎉great performances and u can see how much hard work these girls put in well done

Knew they'll win from their first gold act. In my opinion, the first act was their best act, it gave them the momentum to push-on till the very end. Their victory highlights the importance of starting strong! Kudos, to the Mayyas!

Congratulations Mayyas You deserved it .One of the reasons why I love America and Americans ,they always prefer talent ,no matter from where you are and thats what make America a great nation.

Seems America recognized them first :) yay! great choice everyone who voted

I hope Chapel Heart has a meteoric rise to fame!

This year was just WOW. Hear me out. With this years talents, in terms of potential good «Vegas Act» (if you look at it business wise), the act that can bring legends back from the dead (like Elvis) is groundbreaking and people will pay just to see them. The potential is insaneeee!!! (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix (more rock), what about Freddie Mercury or Prince etc). Think about it!!! Endless possibilities!!! Then you have a pole dancing act. Her act is classy and visually amazing and beautiful. A family show pretty much. People do bring their kids to Vegas (sadly) but Vegas just expended their audience with her. Then you have the magicians. Magic acts works in Vegas. Next, the Mayyas. I truly hope they have a regular show at the Luxor, cause they just fit that Hotel's theme. Then, you have the country singers/groups. Country is the most popular style of music in the US. Could work. Averi is just a gem. I hope he ends up in a big jazz group or something (maybe not Vegas act). Love his story and I hope Ill hear from him again soon. No seriously, this year was crazy talented!!! Vegas just got themselves a pool of talents. I hope they are paying attention. (sorry this was long, but needed to be addressed! hahah)

Please come to New York! Would love to see you guys perform. So amazing ladies!

Yo dije... Que merecían ganar, son espectaculares... En hora buena MAYYAS... Bravoooooo

3:15 I love the act of kindnes from one of personel the Mayas to other contestan who be a Runner up...respect ❤️

Yesssssss!!!!!!!!!!! 😹. They were my favorite and they really set the precedent of what you van achieve in America if you work hard and are dedicated. They really deserved it! Congratulations!!! America got it right this time!

The mayyas does deserve it❤️❤️❤️from Shillong, India🇮🇳🇮🇳

The mayyas well deserved... congratulations

From the first moment I saw the culture of this dance I was so overwhelmed by their choreography and their story telling in their dance they were outstanding and I was so hoping they would be the finalists in showing the techniques of their dance 💃 just so beautiful beyond words

Christy standing all alone after the announcement, please let's give her a standing ovation with some clapping too, she knew she won't win, yet she stood strong

The Mayyas are not just an outstanding world class performing troupe with an incredibly talented choreographer to lead the way, they’re compassionate and humble which is worth much more than any prize money or championship title. At the end of the day, it’s who you are inside that serves the greater humanity. The Mayyas, just beautiful in every way.

A big heartiest congratulation to mayyas

I had a feeling would be the girls just look at them holding hands to support each other great job girls was awesome shows