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Sofia Vergara<\/a> returned to America’s Got Talent<\/a> in the first episode of the Live performances… the first time she was at the judges table since her split with Joe Manganiello<\/a>… which Howie Mandel<\/a> poked some fun at.<\/p>\n

All of the auditions were taped well in advance of her split, though Tuesday’s first live performance episode featured a joke from Howie Mandel, that Vergara took in stride.<\/p>\n

Manganiello, 46, filed for divorce from Vergara, 51, in late July, citing\u00a0‘irreconcilable differences’ while there were numerous claims that he wanted children and she didn’t.<\/p>\n

While the split wasn’t discussed in detail during the episode, Mandel was discussing a performance by 12-year-old magician and ventriloquist\u00a0Brynn Cummings – where she tried to find a new mate for her rabbit puppet in the performance – when he cracked a joke.<\/p>\n

‘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,\u2019 referring to her recent split with Joe Manganiello.<\/p>\n

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Sofia returns:\u00a0Sofia Vergara returned to America’s Got Talent in the first episode of the Live performances… the first time she was at the judges table since her split with Joe Manganiello … which Howie Mandel poked some fun at<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Joke:\u00a0All of the auditions were taped well in advance of her split, though Tuesday’s first live performance episode featured a joke from Howie Mandel, that Vergara took in stride<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brynn:\u00a0While the split wasn’t discussed in detail during the episode, Mandel was discussing a performance by 12-year-old magician and ventriloquist Brynn Cummings – where she tried to find a new mate for her rabbit puppet in the performance – when he cracked a joke<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Howie’s joke:\u00a0‘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,\u2019 referring to her recent split with Joe Manganiello<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

For her part, Sofia took the joke in stride, raising her arms and screaming, ‘Yes’ with a laugh, as\u00a0Terry said, \u2018No we\u2019re not doing that here.\u2019<\/p>\n

First up was True Villains, a rock band from Nashville who are always competing with country artists in their town.<\/p>\n

They were singing one of their own original songs, with the group admitting before the performance, \u2018It’s a big risk to bring an original. We’re trying to be an original band, not a cover band.\u2019<\/p>\n

Their original hard rock song called Dead to Me got raucous applause from the crowd.<\/p>\n

Howie admitted, \u2018You know, truly this is my favorite kind of music it’s my favorite kind of music it’s not that popular today. I thought you made a good choice on the audition to cover something. America is going to choose only two can go through. It’s a gamble to do the I love the original. Your voice is like the most original voice it’s like the best rock concert coming from a helium factory<\/p>\n

Heidi added, \u2018I loved it it brings me back to my 20s. We were listening to this music in my 20s, like Axel Rose. The band was super tight, two thumbs up.<\/p>\n

Sofia added, \u2018I love you guys. I love you more than the audition it’s amazing I’m so happy you guys brought this energy. We need it to start like this tonight. It’s up to America I think they’re going to love you.\u2019<\/p>\n

Simon added, \u2018I loved your audition because you did something really different with a song we know really well. There’s no question you can play really well. You can sing really well,’ before admitting, ‘I hated the song, I did,’ causing the crowd to boo.<\/p>\n

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Sofia:\u00a0For her part, Sofia took the joke in stride, raising her arms and screaming, ‘Yes’ with a laugh, as Terry said, \u2018No we\u2019re not doing that here’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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True Villains:\u00a0First up was True Villains, a rock band from Nashville who are always competing with country artists in their town<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Original song:\u00a0Their original hard rock song called Dead to Me got raucous applause from the crowd<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sofia loves:\u00a0Sofia added, \u2018I love you guys. I love you more than the audition it’s amazing I’m so happy you guys brought this energy. We need it to start like this tonight. It’s up to America I think they’re going to love you’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Simon hated:\u00a0Simon added, \u2018I loved your audition because you did something really different with a song we know really well. There’s no question you can play really well. You can sing really well,’ before admitting, ‘I hated the song, I did,’ causing the crowd to boo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Next up is 10-year-old dancer Lambros Garcia, who performed a dance routine to Todrick Hall\u2019s Vogue Zone.<\/p>\n

He said in a video package, \u2018I wanted to do this song because it has a good beat to it and it brings so much energy and that’s what I want to show. I want to show me. My big dream is to perform on Broadway this is my chance, but only two people this round are going to make it to the finals. I feel nervous, but I’m just going to bring Lambros 2.0.\u2019<\/p>\n

Heidi revealed after the performance, \u2018I love you and I love everything about you. I love mostly that you do you and you don’t care about what anyone says. You don’t look back. You do you and you are perfect.\u2019<\/p>\n

Sofia added, \u2018Lambros, I love who you have become. You’re so confident tonight. You were amazing my favorite part of your show is how happy you are when you’re doing it.\u2019<\/p>\n

Simon added, \u2018You know what I loved, Lambros, was hearing you before you started about the reaction you had in school. You had a problem with bullies, didn’t you?<\/p>\n

Lambros confirmed that he did, though he added that the bullies have, \u2018totally\u2019 gone away after his AGT audition.<\/p>\n

Simon added, \u2018We all loved you because you define the word personality.\u2019<\/p>\n

Howie added, \u2018You know, Lambros, more than what you do, you’re the same little boy who was bullied and had this tough time. Then you showed the world who you are. This is not Lambros 2.0. You changed the world. It’s the world 2.0.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Lambros:\u00a0Next up is 10-year-old dancer Lambros Garcia, who performed a dance routine to Todrick Hall\u2019s Vogue Zone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Song:\u00a0He said in a video package, \u2018I wanted to do this song because it has a good beat to it and it brings so much energy and that’s what I want to show. I want to show me. My big dream is to perform on Broadway this is my chance, but only two people this round are going to make it to the finals. I feel nervous, but I’m just going to bring Lambros 2.0′<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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No bullies:\u00a0Lambros confirmed that he did, though he added that the bullies have, \u2018totally\u2019 gone away after his AGT audition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Host Terry Crews asked, \u2018Lambros, what advice do you have for other boys who love to dance?\u2019<\/p>\n

Lambros said, \u2018As I stated in my first audition, not a lot of people respected who I am however, we cannot let other people break our dreams. Dreams do come true, right?\u2019<\/p>\n

Next up is Mitchell Mossell, who, like True Villains, opted to sing an original song, following another original he sang at his audition, which Howie predicted would go to number 1 on the country charts the next day.<\/p>\n

Mitchell revealed Howie\u2019s prediction was true, though it also went to #1 on four other genres as well.<\/p>\n

His new song – entitled All I Need To See – went over well with the judges, as Sofia told him, \u2018Mitch, you sing with such emotion it was such a catchy, romantic song I love you guys. I love country music I think you’re the perfect talent that America’s going to fall in love with.\u2019<\/p>\n

Simon added, \u2018Howie got it right when he said I think this song will go to number one. That audition was a brilliant audition I saw you watching the film and getting emotional watching you with your family and, you know, the first part of the song you were almost choking up until you hit the first chorus let me tell you, you are the real deal. I really, really, really hope this works out for you. You are super talented, such a nice person, great band — sorry I don’t know your names, but everyone was amazing.\u2019<\/p>\n

Howie added, \u2018I’m going to make my second prediction. This is also number one tomorrow at least on the country chart. You, for me, are the best act so far tonight. I think you are the act to beat, one of the two going through America, make me right.\u2019<\/p>\n

Heidi added, \u2018You’re radio ready. Your songs are great. You have an amazing family. I wish you all the best.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Dreams:\u00a0Lambros said, \u2018As I stated in my first audition, not a lot of people respected who I am however, we cannot let other people break our dreams. Dreams do come true, right?’<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Terry asked Mitch how he thinks tonight\u2019s song will do on the charts tomorrow, as he responded, \u2018Oh, man, I\u2019m hoping for the same results. That would be amazing.\u2019<\/p>\n

Next up is Oleksandr Leshchenko and Magic Innovations, who performed a storytelling illusion about his native Ukraine, which earned much applause, though Simon wasn\u2019t entirely impressed.<\/p>\n

\u2018I loved, loved your first audition I thought visually that was unbelievable. However, I thought the music almost ruined it. It needed a great, great, great song,\u2019 Simon says, as Heidi argued, \u2018It was dramatic though.<\/p>\n

Simon countered, \u2018It was just corny, the music. It wasn’t as good as it should have been in my opinion.\u2019<\/p>\n

Howie did not share the same opinion, adding, \u2018I was at a different show tonight you are above and beyond anything we know the dancing, the story telling, the visual, the sounds, you check every box. You are doing so much more than most people and most groups that come on the stage. You just set a bar.\u2019<\/p>\n

Heidi was asked which of the men she agreed with and she said she agreed with Howie, adding, \u2018I think you’re a great story teller I want to thank you and coming and telling your magic on the stage. You piled a whole lot of stuff into two minutes well done.\u2019<\/p>\n

Sofia loved the performance as well, adding, \u2018 Sofia: That was such a highly technical performance. I can’t imagine how much it took you to nail every second of it. It was amazing you took it to another level today from the day of the audition.\u2019<\/p>\n

Next up is Adrian Stoica from Turin, Italy, with his adorable dog Hurricane, who, unlike most dog acts, don\u2019t use any treats as a form of motivation.<\/p>\n

\u2018When we perform, Hurricane goes rogue. She likes to improvise anything can happen. I do my best to support her. If something goes wrong, it’s not her. It’s me. Hurricane would love Las Vegas she’s ready to show she’s the best dog in the world,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

Howie added, \u2018I was on my feet and then I sat down and I was on my feet it shows you how tough it is we didn’t know whether to stand or sit he’s a dog he gets more cues than we do it’s my favorite dog act ever on AGT.\u2019<\/p>\n

Heidi made a timely joke about Hurricane Hilary making landfall near Los Angeles, adding, \u2018I love it. This is the type of hurricane we like in Hollywood.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018And it is mind blowing to me how you do this routine with him you don’t give him treats. He knows this entire routine it’s mind blowing, amazing,\u2019 she added.<\/p>\n

Sofia added, \u2018That was perfection. I love the relationship you two have I love she’s having so much fun, the humor, the story I think hurricane is ready for Vegas!\u2019<\/p>\n

Simon said, \u2018Honestly, I think this is — in terms of stepping up from the audition to the live show, this is the best act we’ve seen tonight it was amazing like I said at the start, this is live. That was a tricky routine,\u201d asking if Hurricane was a he or she, as he confirmed Hurricane is a she.<\/p>\n

Next up was the 26-member choir Sainted, lead by DJ Fannie and Dennis, who took to the stage in pink ensembles, singing a medley of hits like Nelly\u2019s Hot In Here, Mark Morrison\u2019s Return of the Mack.<\/p>\n

Heidi revealed, \u2018That was so much fun,\u2019 while Sofia said, \u2018You guys lifted the room up, that was amazing.\u2019<\/p>\n

Heidi added, \u2018Every single one of you is bringing excellence to the stage,\u2019 while Simon said, \u2018It was like seeing 30 brilliant solo artists all together. It was so clever, cool, current, a step up. This must have taken a lot of prep this was what we were looking for. Brilliant.\u2019<\/p>\n

Next up was 12-year-old Michigan girl Brynn Cummings, who mixed magic and ventriloquism in her audition.<\/p>\n

\u2018I just want to be my own self. I’m doing something for lives I’ve never done before and hopefully the reveal is crazy. I’m also adding audience elements, judge elements, comedic elements, props. I’m used to small theaters this is my biggest performance ever the fact it’s also live, it’s, like, whoa,\u2019 Brynn said.<\/p>\n

Instead of combining magic and ventriloquism, this time she combined ventriloquism with mentalism, with the help of Heidi.<\/p>\n

She enlisted Heidi to help her puppet – who just suffered a breakup – find a new mate, enlisting her to pick a new mate based on brief descriptions, with Brynn revealing a photo of the mate after.<\/p>\n

Heidi skipped over a \u2018Lamborghini collector,\u2019 a \u2018beach lover,\u2019 and a \u2018poetry writer,\u2019 before picking, \u2018a world traveler.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Oh, my gosh he’s a love bird now, Heidi could have picked a duck or a platypus, but no, she picked the bird. Now we’re going to meet him. I’m a magician remember out of all the dozens of options that Heidi could have picked, I knew she would pick the bird and now I’ll make him appear,\u2019 Brynn said, before using her free hand to reveal the new puppet.<\/p>\n

\u2018Love is like magic. Tonight the audience will contribute to that magic I promised to create a connection with the audience everybody, please hold up your papers and show America that love connection,\u2019 Brynn said, as several audience members held up individual photos that revealed an image of the two lovebirds.<\/p>\n

Heidi added, \u2018I think we did a fantastic job, particularly you. I wish you luck,\u2019 while Sofia said, \u2018That was amazing it’s so unique we’ve seen so many ventriloquists. To see you doing the mentalism, it’s great to see the two things, the magic and the ventriloquism.\u2019<\/p>\n

Simon added, \u2018I didn’t have a clue what’s going on. You have to remember what you do ventriloquism. You do it brilliantly.\u2019<\/p>\n

Next up was 59-year-old Bournemouth, England music teacher John Wines, who said his audition was, \u2018scary, but also exhilarating.\u2019<\/p>\n

He said his students\u2019 reaction to his performance was, \u2018madness,\u2019 adding, \u2018you walk into a class and they just start clapping. I can’t get over I’m doing this. I’m a teacher.<\/p>\n

He started with an opening of the rendition of America\u2019s National Anthem before moving into a hard rock version of Black Eyed Peas\u2019 Pump It Harder\u2026 though Simon surprised everyone by giving him a buzzer.<\/p>\n

After the performance, Howie said the performance was like watching, \u2018old man Halen,\u2019 joking that, \u2018With the girls coming out, that’s a great Viagra commercial the way you were able to keep that up the entire time. I loved it.\u2019<\/p>\n

Terry asked Simon why he used his buzzer, and he replied, \u2018I just thought the whole thing — I don’t know what it was. It just felt strange. You’re very talented.\u2019<\/p>\n

Heidi joked, \u2018Simon, didn\u2019t you think it was in-shred-ible? I love it even more. I love your outfit. You went in front of the mirror and said, yes, this is how I’m going to lives I love it. You can shred it like no one can.\u2019<\/p>\n

Next up is Manhattan comedienne Maureen Langan, who opened up about her preparations for the show.<\/p>\n

\u2018The way I prepare for the lives is just going out and doing three, four sets and keep doing it it’s intense it’s nerve wracking to go live in front of millions of people do I want to throw up in the corner maybe. I want to bring the same energy I brought before I want to show them I’m consistent this is the biggest performance of my life I’ve been plugging away for 20 years. I feel great,\u2019 she said before the performance.<\/p>\n

She told jokes about crocheting and menopause before joking she had gay ex-husband\u2026 adding, \u2018Well, he was a golfer, it\u2019s the same thing.\u2019<\/p>\n

She closed with a joke about her gynocologist telling her to \u2018go to your special place,\u2019 as she joked, \u2018Well you\u2019re so close, why don\u2019t you go there.\u2019<\/p>\n

Her routine brought the crowd to their feet, as Sofia added, \u2018Maureen, you can tell that you have been practicing and going out there. You feel so confident. You feel like you’re having fun. I can relate to all your jokes I love you,\u2019 as Maureen joked, \u2018If I could look like you, it would help me get through it.\u2019<\/p>\n

Simon said he thought it was, \u2018good\u2019 but he didn\u2019t, \u2018love the audition\u2019 and he didn\u2019t hear the one big moment where a joke really landed.<\/p>\n

Howie disagreed, adding, \u2018You said you wanted to be professional, consistent. You showed us you’re professional and consistent. This is a big family show. I’ve been married for a long time I think you did land big jokes for women out there that kind of understand and relate. Your closing joke for me was your special place, which is also my special place too.\u2019<\/p>\n

Next up is Ray Wold, who couldn\u2019t find an assistant for his audition, so he turned to his 85-year-old mother, with the audition racking up 165 million views, the second highest total this season.<\/p>\n

The routine involved Ray setting himself and his mother on fire and setting other things on fire on stage, with Ray\u2019s mother even sliding herself through a flaming hoop\u2026 but Howie buzzed the act.<\/p>\n

The finale involved Ray being submerged in a tank of water that was set on fire, as he was submerged for many seconds before emerging unscathed.<\/p>\n

Heid joked, \u2018What do I think? What do I not think? I mean, this act really flamed to please. All kidding aside, it was lit.\u2019<\/p>\n

Sofia added, \u2018I don’t know what happened during the audition and I don’t know what just happened today. It’s the craziest pairing I’ve ever seen in my life it’s also very, very inspirational. I want to be you guys with my son in the future.\u2019<\/p>\n

Terry asked Howie how he could buzz the act, as Howie explained, \u2018Because I love my mom and if you love your mom, you don’t set her on fire, even the safety guy has a helmet and visor. His mom has a straw hat and flame thrower. It’s just wrong.\u2019<\/p>\n

Simon, though, \u2018thought it was beautiful. You know what, where else are you going to see a mum setting her son on fire? I’ve never seen this before. That’s why I love this act. I love you, both of you. It’s fantastic.\u2019<\/p>\n

The final act was Heidi\u2019s golden buzzer, Lavender Darcangelo, a blind autistic singer from Fitchburg, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n

She said in the video package before her performance, \u2018Growing up people often put me in a box because of my disability who I am.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018The golden buzzer made me feel like the world is seeing me now. It was just so emotional for me,\u2019 she added.<\/p>\n

She decided to sing the 1984 Foreigner hit song I Want To Know What Love Is, adding before the performance, \u2018I chose it because being on America’s Got Talent brought me so much confidence. This song definitely challenges my vocal range I know it’s a challenging song I start with the heart and the vocal choices will follow.\u2019<\/p>\n

Her powerful performance of the Foreigner hit brought both the judges and the crowd to its feet, with Heidi expressing how proud she was of her after the performance.<\/p>\n

\u2018I am so proud of you I love you, Lavender I feel you when you are singing. I feel you. I hope everyone in this room does. I hope everybody at home felt you. I hope everyone will vote for you so we can go to the next round together please vote, America.\u2019<\/p>\n

Simon added, \u2018It’s the most amazing feeling when a contestant who everyone loves nails it, and you can feel it behind you I got to tell you, the second half of that song, the way you sang it, the whole song, the lyric took on a completely different meaning for me it was beautiful.\u2019<\/p>\n

America\u2019s Got Talent returns Wednesday night at 8 PM with the results of America\u2019s voting on tonight\u2019s performances, plus an AGT \u2018super performance\u2019 with five previous winners – Aidan Bryant, Pack Drumline, Human Fountains, Light Balance and Kodi Lee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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