Simon Cowell revisits his favorite auditions as fans slam AGT for ...
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AMERICA'S Got Talent returns tonight with a special flashback episode.
Simon Cowell is reliving his top 16 most memorable auditions with Terry Crews.
Fans are slamming the show on Twitter with one commenting: "Will skip tonight can't stand simon."
Another agreed: "I hate when they waste time with these extra shows that are clips from the past."
"So dumb why can’t it be a episode of auditions," a third added.
To watch the unveiling of Cowell's top 16, tune in to America's Got Talent tonight at 8pm on NBC and Peacock.
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AGT judge Howie Mandel posted a video to his Twitter account ahead of tonight's episode.
In the video, he's wearing a wig and a hat but was all business when he told his followers he was getting tired of social media.
He said that even though he enjoys posting, he's at his "wits end" and is considering turning off his comments next month.
Fan favorite Calum Scott is featured in tonight's Most Memorable Performances episode.
He shared the news on Twitter and fans are taking to the comments to reminisce on his legendary audition.
One fan commented: "Amazing [heart emoji] your audition was the best!!"
Another wrote: "the iconic audition."
Calum Scott appeared on Britain's Got Talent and sang a rendition of Dancing on My Own for his audition, which earned him a Golden Buzzer.
On AGT, some of the performances are risky, and they don’t always go as planned.
For example, during their act on season 11, competitor Ryan Stock was unintentionally wounded in the neck by his fiancée AmberLynn Walker with a flaming arrow, Insider reported.
Despite the fact that he only had a minor injury, the couple was eliminated from the competition.
The premiere episode brought in 5.9million viewers.
This is compared to the Season 17 premiere that had 6.8million viewers on September 15, 2022 at it’s conclusion.
The ratings decrease comes as the premiere was received with backlash by fans.
Contestant D’Corey Johnson, 11, received a standing ovation from the judges and audience for his rendition of Journey’s Open Arms.
But fans were shocked when judges didn’t give him the golden buzzer, which allows an act to go straight through to the live shows without having to audition in any more rounds.
Howie Mandel is a Canadian comedian and TV personality.
Perhaps his most famous gig was hosting Deal or No Deal.
Mandel has been a judge on America’s Got Talent the longest out of any judges in the past.
He appeared for the first time during the show’s fifth season.
Heidi Klum is a German-American model, host, producer, and businesswoman, who became the first German Victoria’s Secret angel.
She first joined AGT in 2013 and was on the panel until 2018 before taking a small break.
Following her AGT hiatus, Heidi returned as a judge just in time for season 15.
Sofia Vergara is a Colombian-American actress famously known for playing Gloria in the hit sitcom Modern Family.
She was the highest-paid actress in American television for seven years straight between 2013 and 2020.
Simon Cowell is known across countries for his ruthless, yet often endearing judging style on various competition shows.
He has appeared on America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent, The X Factor, and American Idol.
He first joined the judges on AGT during season 11.
The original judges of America’s Got Talent were David Hasselhoff, Brandy Norwood, and Piers Morgan when the show began in 2006.
Since then, a slew of famous faces have taken their seats on the judging panel.
The full list includes: David Hasselhoff, Brandy Norwood, Piers Morgan, Julianne Hough, Gabrielle Union, Sofía Vergara, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne, and Mel B.
For season 18 of America’s Got Talent, Terry Crews has returned as host.
Audiences are familiar with Terry’s roles on Everybody Hates Chris, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and White Chicks.
His previous hosting gigs include Who Wants to Be A Millionaire, That’s My Jam, and America’s Got Talent: Extreme.
AGT has returned to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, an iconic building with a rich history that they became part of.
The building was built in 1931, it was initially intended as a venue for hosting cultural events, conferences, and exhibitions.
Over the years, it has become an iconic landmark known for its stunning architecture and elegant design.
The auditorium has played host to numerous significant events and performances.
It gained national prominence when it served as the venue for the Emmy Awards from 1977 to 1997. It has also been the stage for the annual Tournament of Roses Parade, a renowned New Year’s Day tradition in Pasadena.
The rules were changed in season 10 where the recipients of the buzzer were given a pass through to the quarter-finals.
In this season the eventual winner – ventriloquist Paul Zerdin – received the Golden Buzzer from guest judge Marlon Wayans.
Since season 11, the host was allowed to press the special button for an act.
In the ninth season in 2014, the show added a new format to the auditions in the form of the Golden Buzzer.
When it was initially used, the buzzer simply saved an act from elimination.
But in its first season, three of the acts given the buzzer were cut during Judgement Week, while the fourth was never even shown.
The only rule to the buzzer was that a judge could use it only once per season.
Seeing unique performances and beloved AGT judges sounds like a dream for fans.
But it can be a reality because anyone can submit their information and receive a free ticket through the On Camera Audience Website.
The catch is although the tickets are free the demand for them is high and getting your turn on a waitlist can take a long time.
If chosen, the person can attend a live shooting of AGT which takes place at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.
