PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: Sofia Vergara made her comeback on 'America's Got Talent' on the first episode of the Live performances.
This was her first time at the judge's table since her divorce from Joe Manganiello but co-host Howie Mandel decided to mock her.
The 'AGT' judge, on the other hand, was promptly chastised by program host Terry Crews as well as fans online.
Sofia resumed work barely a month after announcing her divorce from Joe. The actress, best known for her role as Gloria Ramirez Delgado Pritchett in the famous comedy 'Modern Family,' was spotted on the set of 'AGT' in a casual but neat look.
She landed in Pasadena, California, to record the live events of 'AGT' Season 18. The TV celebrity is one of four judges on the reality competition series, which concluded its taped auditions with 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 Sofia's divorce, the first live performance episode on August 22 had a joke from Howie, which Sofia handled in stride.
While the split was not explored in-depth on the show, Howie made a joke when discussing a performance by 12-year-old magician and ventriloquist Brynn Cummings in which she tried to find a new partner for her rabbit puppet.
"If I have one word of advice, if you're looking for eligible bachelor, you should have talked to Sofia because she's in the market right now," he said, referring to her recent divorce from Joe.
Sofia took the joke in her stride, raised her arms, and laughed when Terry replied, "No, we're not doing that here."
A Twitter user wrote, "Know your place Howie Thank you Terry for saving Sofia." Another one 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 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."
One viewer tweeted, "Y’all are saying Simon's being mean but can we talk about Howie??? WRONG!" Another person said, "Howie taking a stab at Sophia being on the look out for eligible bachelors..."
Why did Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello split?
Sofia and Joe, Hollywood's once powerful couple, have officially split. Fans are devastated and wondering about the reasons behind their split. According to TMZ, the children were the main reason for Joe and Sofia's divorce. Joe wanted children, but Sofia did not.
Sofia and Joe's love was undoubtedly intense and all-consuming, and the sparks had been flying in their marriage since 2015, but over time, the original spark that brought them together faded, and their attention turned 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 brands 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.
Mandel 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. Mandel 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.
