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Simon Cowell's Glasses Foul Up AGT Magic Act
8 Jul
Summary
- Simon Cowell's tinted glasses caused confusion during a magic trick.
- Magician Darrell Moten's card trick went awry due to judge's misidentification.
- Moten advanced despite confusion, with Cowell still discussing the error.
During the July 7, 2026, auditions for America's Got Talent, a magic act by Darrell Moten encountered an unexpected hitch. Simon Cowell, wearing red-tinted glasses, misidentified a card shown to him by Moten, leading to significant confusion. Cowell later expressed that his glasses had impaired his vision, taking responsibility for the error.
Despite the initial mishap, the performance continued with a prerecorded video segment and a reveal of Cowell's correct card. Although Mel B voted no, Moten ultimately advanced to the next round with the approval of three judges. Cowell continued to discuss the incident backstage, indicating its impact on the show's flow.
