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America’s Got Talentis coming under fire once again, this time after a Guinness World Record attempt was featured on the hit NBC competition show.America’s Got Talenthas always had a wide range of opinions on the judging panel, but in the early years,originalAGTjudge Piers Morganand his sharp critiques ensured there would be a voice of reason at the table. Then when Simon Cowell became a judge,there was an expectation that he’d bring hisAmerican Idolpersona over toAGT, but he’s been one of the kindest judges the show has ever seen.
America’s Got Talentfans took to social media to express their displeasure at the way the auditions ended.
TheAmerica’s Got Talentseason 19 auditions just came to a close. Now that the reality show is on a break until the 2024 Olympics concludes, fans took to social media to express their displeasure at the way the auditions ended.The final act of the night was Nick Manning, who brought a Guinness World Record official with him as he attempted to break a recordfor the greatest number of people with underpants on their head. WhenAmerica’s Got Talentposted the video on Instagram, the comments section was filled with numerous fans complaining about what they were watching.
Several Instagram users criticizedAmerica’s Got Talentfor showcasing an act that wasn’t even a talentto begin with.@Krista.guillemincalled the act “stupid” and said it was a “waste of time."@Charlie.p.millernoted that Nick didn’t actually “do anything” since it was the underwear that did all the work.@Agnescolcalled the whole ordeal a “shame” since there’s a lot of people with actual talent that should be given a platform instead.@Rudy.h.2086bluntly claimedAmerica’s Got Talentis “not about talent anymore.” Others said it wasn’t a great way to end the auditions.
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TheAmerica’s Got Talentjudges seemed to have a ton of fun participating in the world record attempt. Even Simon got in on the action and put the underpants on his head, with@Markbishopcampbelladmitting that “it was worth it” to see Simon with underwear on his head. Fortunately for Nick and everyone in the room,they did end up breaking a new world record.
Despite the world record being set, none of theAmerica’s Got Talentjudgesvoted to advance him to the next round. That might be the only upside to this particular audition, especially sincethe judges regularly vote yes for mediocre acts that don’t deserve to be in the competition. It’s possible the producers invited Nick ontoAmerica’s Got Talentjust for this one appearance to attempt the world record, with the expectation that the judges would send him home after that.
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The disappointing ending to theAmerica’s Got Talentseason 19 auditions came on the heels of Sofia Vergara’s final Golden Buzzer the previous week, which saw her sending through a terrible act to the live shows. Both incidents call into question the legitimacy ofAmerica’s Got Talentin 2024.AGTused to create stars, like Terry Fator, Jackie Evancho, Mat Franco, Grace VanderWaal and Shin Lim. Unfortunately,the judges and producers seem to only care about creating a silly entertainment show now instead of helping to launch superstar careers.
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America’s Got Talent
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A dynamic and engaging reality competition series where contestants from across the nation showcase their unique talents in front of a panel of celebrity judges and a live audience. Acts range from singers and dancers to magicians, comedians, and a variety of other performers, all vying for a cash prize and national recognition. The show features a blend of emotional backstories, high-energy performances, and nail-biting eliminations, culminating in a grand finale where the audience votes to crown the winner.
