Dance troupe Mayyas wins Season 17 of 'America's Got Talent'

"America's Got Talent" host Sofia Vergara poses with dance troupe Mayyas and its choreographer Nadim Cherfan. Photo by Trae Patton/NBC Heidi Klum attends the annual Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 15. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Terry Crews attends the premiere of "Space Jam" at Regal Cinemas LA Live in Los Angeles in 2021. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI Howie Mandel arrives on the red carpet at the 2018 NBCUniversal Upfront in New York City. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI Simon Cowell makes comments during an unveiling ceremony honoring television producer Haim Saban, creator of the "Power Rangers" with the 2,605th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles in 2017. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Lebanese dance group Mayyas has won Season 17 of America's Got Talent.

The troupe took home the $1 million grand prize and will join the cast of America's Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE stage show at Luxor Hotel and Casino.

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"From the moment I first saw the Mayyas, their act was spectacular and gave me goosebumps," judge Sofia Vergara said Wednesday.

"Their coordinated choreography was the most beautiful, creative dancing I have ever seen. Each time they competed, they continued to outdo themselves. Their empowering performances have earned them the ultimate title and I'm so proud of them and can't wait to see what they do next."

The Mayyas is an alternative dance crew made up of 36 Lebanese women of different ages. The troupe was founded by choreographer Nadim Cherfan.

Season 17's other judges are Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum.

Terry Crews was the host.