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AGT Judges Clash Over Magic Act's Fate
23 Sep
Summary
- Howie Mandel offered to fund a Vegas show for the magic group.
- Mel B and Howie Mandel argued over their critiques of the act.
- The final performances were on Tuesday, with voting closing soon.
On Tuesday's episode of America's Got Talent, the final performances before viewer voting concluded saw a notable disagreement between judges Howie Mandel and Mel B regarding the Korean magic group Hundred Fingers.
Mandel expressed extreme enthusiasm, calling it the best magic show he had ever seen and pledging personal funds to produce a Las Vegas show for the group if they were not declared winners.
Mel B, while also positive, began to offer a critique that Mandel repeatedly interrupted. The tension escalated when Mandel attempted to take Mel B's microphone, leading to a brief struggle over the device. Guest judge KSI and judge Sofia Vergara observed the exchange.
Vergara described the performance as perfect for the AGT finals. Meanwhile, a message from vacationing judge Simon Cowell was read, wishing the finalists luck and joking with KSI about Mel B.
Voting for the AGT winner remains open until Wednesday at 7 a.m. ET, with the results announced Wednesday evening on NBC. Several other acts, including dancers, singers, and dog trainers, also performed.
