PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: Sofia Vergara made her comeback to 'America's Got Talent' on the first episode of the Live performances, the first time she had been at the judge's table since her breakup with Joe Manganiello, which Howie Mandel mocked. The 'AGT' judge, on the other hand, was promptly chastised by program host Terry Crews as well as fans online.
Sofia has returned to work barely a month after announcing her divorce from Joe. The actress, best known for her role as Gloria Ramirez Delgado Pritchett on the famous comedy 'Modern Family,' was spotted on the sets of 'AGT' looking casual yet put-together. She landed in Pasadena, California, to record the live events of 'AGT' season 18. The television celebrity is one of four judges on the competitive reality series, which concluded its pre-recorded auditions on the August 8 episode.
Howie Mandel tries to play cupid for 'AGT' co-judge Sofía Vergara
Although all of her auditions were filmed well in advance of her breakup, the first live performance episode on August 22 contained a joke from Howie, which Sofia handled in stride. While the separation was not explored in depth during the program, Howie cracked a joke while discussing a performance by 12-year-old magician and ventriloquist Brynn Cummings, in which she attempted to find a new partner for her rabbit puppet.
"If I have one word of advice, if you're looking for eligible bachelors, you should have talked to Sofia because she's in the market right now," he said, referring to her recent divorce from Joe.
Sofia, for one, took the joke in stride, lifting her arms and laughing as Terry responded, "No, we're not doing that here."
People on Twitter wrote, "Know your place Howie Thank you Terry for saving Sofia." Another person chimed in, "i can’t be the only one who thinks this episode of #AGT is weird as fuck right??? howie throwing that low blow at sofia, simon buzzing the guitar act when there were far worse. the vibes are all off. it feels like the judges are pissed at each other and idk why lol." One person asked, "Why did Howie say that??? How inappropriate and disgusting…?" A fourth viewer wrote, "Um Necessary for @howiemandel
to be shitty to @SofiaVergara for her personal life? Trying to stay in the mix or what? That was shitty. Do better."
Others tweeted, "y’all are saying simon’s being mean but can we talk about howie??? WRONG!" Another person added, "Howie taking a stab at Sophia being on the look out for eligible bachelors..."
Why did Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello split?
Sofa and Joe, Hollywood's once-powerful couple, have officially called it quits, leaving fans devastated and wondering about the reasons for their split. According to TMZ, the main cause of Joe and Sofia's divorce was their children. Joe desired children, but Sofa did not.
Sofa and Joe's love was unquestionably intense and all-consuming, with sparks blazing throughout their marriage since 2015. However, as time went on, the original spark that drew them together faded, and their attention moved to other aspects of their lives.
Sofia and Joe realized their romance had run its course after years of attempting to make things work. As their opposing viewpoints remained, hanging out together became less interesting.
Who is Sofia Vergara?
Colombian actress, Sofia Vergara is well recognized for her role in 'Modern Family' as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett. She was nominated for four Golden Globes and four Emmys for her part on 'Modern Family,' which aired on ABC from 2009 to 2020. Sofia has been on Forbes' list of the World's Highest-Paid Actresses, most recently topping the list in 2020. She has also been a spokeswoman for companies such as Head & Shoulders, Pepsi, and CoverGirl. Sofia has been an 'AGT' host since 2020. Sofia has a son named Manolo with her ex-husband, Joe Gonzalez, whom she married from 1991 to 1993.
Who is Joe Manganiello?
On December 28, 1976, Joe Manganiello was born. Joe is not only a gifted actor, but also a skilled athlete. The actor grew up playing basketball, volleyball, and football. Joe wanted to pursue an acting career after graduating from high school. He is now one of the most well-known television performers.
Who is Howie Mandel?
Howie Mandel went from being recognized for his crazy stand-up acts to becoming one of North America's most recognizable television personalities. He began doing stand-up comedy around Toronto, Ontario, in his early twenties. He moved to Los Angeles and quickly became a regular at The Comedy Store. His crazy performances, which included putting a medical glove on his head and blowing it up with his nose, immediately became popular. He was a regular on the syndicated game program 'Make Me Laugh' (Syndicated, 1979-80) as one of the comedians attempting to break up contestants. He appeared on HBO's 'The 6th Annual Young Comedians' (HBO, 1981) special alongside future stars Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Lewis, and Harry Anderson.
Who is Terry Crews?
Terry Crews is a well-known actor, television personality, and former American football player who was born on July 30, 1968. In 2005, his performance as Julius Rock in the sitcom 'Everybody Hates Chris' launched him to popularity. He also appeared as Terry Jeffords in the FOX and NBC sitcom 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' from 2013 to 2021. He appeared in the BET reality series 'The Family Crews' in 2010 and 2011. Furthermore, he has also hosted a number of television programs, including 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' in 2014 and 'AGT' in 2019. Terry was a defensive lineman and linebacker in the National Football League. He was a member of the Los Angeles Rams, the San Diego Chargers, and the Washington Redskins.
