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.
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.
^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.^3 Angela pressed the Golden buzzer for Nick Nicolai.^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.^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.^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.Miss TiqGirl Band Advanced from the first week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Mizai KobiArocobat Advanced from the first week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.UnexpectedDance Group Advanced from the first week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.JokiSinger Advanced from the first week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Jessie & SophieTrampoline Duo Advanced from the second week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Amy And KateDog Freesycle Act Advanced from the second week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.JamiroAccordion Player Advanced from the second week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Divided SwagGirl Dance Group Advanced from the second week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Mind The GapDance Group On Trampoline Advanced from the third week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Enya And MelissaPole Dancing Advanced from the third week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Dini VeenendaalSingers Advanced from the third week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Jeffrey WijkhuisenJuggler Advanced from the third week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Noi PakonAriel Performer Advanced from the fourth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Mieke and Molly YoungYoung Irish Dance Group Advanced from the fourth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Robin And DavidDancers Advanced from the fourth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Tom & AylaAcrobats Advanced from the fifth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Nova and DemHip Hop Dancers Advanced from the fifth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.G -ProjectGospel Choir Advanced from the fifth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Juliana Bicycle TeamCyclist Act Advanced from the fifth week of auditions but was eliminated in the semi-finals cuts.Acts that were eliminated include:
RaySingerPerformed in auditions 4 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed "I Want You Back" in the 1st Semi-Final but got eliminatedHelena Nahafahik and Thomas JacksDancersPerformed in auditions 4 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed dance routine in the 1st semi-finals but got eliminatedXuanXuan WangPianistPerformed in auditions 1 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed a piano piece in the 1st semi-finals but got eliminatedThe Happiness CrewDance GroupPerformed in auditions 2 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed dance routine in the 1st semi-finals but got eliminatedPeter & RonaldMagiciansPerformed in auditions 5 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed magic routine in the 1st semi-finals but got eliminatedPaulanceHand Balance ActPerformed in auditions 1 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed balance routine in the 1st semi-finals but got eliminatedThe 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.
^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.Acts that were eliminated include:
Christian FarlaIllusionistPerformed in auditions 2 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed magic routine in the 2nd semi-finals but got eliminatedRitmisch GymnastiekGymnasticsPerformed in auditions 5 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed gymnastic routine in the 2nd semi-finals but got eliminatedMiss Kiki BoopsPerformed in auditions 1 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed singing routine in the 2nd semi-final but got eliminatedBea Lamelas'Cabaret ActPerformed in auditions 2 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed cabaret routine in the 2nd semi-final but got eliminatedFriends CrwFree RunnersAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed free running routine in the 2nd semi-final but got eliminatedJunior JazzJazz BandPerformed in auditions 4 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed the James Bond Theme in the 2nd semi-final but got eliminated^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.Acts that were eliminated include:
SixxpaxxStripper Dance GroupPerformed in auditions 4 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed a dance routiine in the 3rd semi-finals but got buzzed by Dan and got eliminated.Alex OneArmedOne armed drummerPerformed in auditions 4 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed drumming routine in the 3rd semi-finals but got eliminated.Anke PrevooSinger and pianistPerformed in auditions 5 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed singing routine in the 3rd semi-finals but got eliminatedDorisDancerPerformed in auditions 4 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed dance routine in the 3rd semi-finals but got eliminatedThe Rocking ChairsDance groupPerformed in auditions 1 and got the golden buzzer from Gordon to advance straight to the live showsPerformed a dance routine in the 3rd semi-finals but even through they got the golden buzzer in the auditions they got eliminatedJP De KamFire breatherPerformed in auditions 3 and advancedAdvanced To The Semi-FinalsPerformed a dangourous routine in the 3rd semi-finals but got eliminated.^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)
^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.