Sophia Michaels
It seems that the perception of Sofia Vergara by “America’s Got Talent” fans is shifting. Previously, she charmed audiences on “AGT” with her beauty and heartfelt Golden Buzzer moments. In her second judging season, she notably sent singer Jimmer Herrod through to the live rounds in June 2021 by hitting the buzzer after initially pretending to be unimpressed. Vergara expressed her feelings, stating, “I got chills all over my body. I was so moved that he nearly brought me to tears!” However, the initial excitement about her judging has begun to fade.
Despite some touching moments, Vergara’s judgment was questioned after a confusing Golden Buzzer moment in July 2024. The Japanese comedy duo Schumacher performed humorously in animal suits, and while many found it a little entertaining, Vergara alone decided to elevate their act to the live rounds. This decision frustrated viewers, with fans expressing their disappointment. One remarked on Instagram, “This is the worst golden buzzer I’ve seen on the show yet,” while another criticized, “C’mon Sophia!!!? Where’s your common sense?”
Criticism of Vergara had started surfacing on Reddit months prior to this incident, with fans expressing frustration about her judging style. Comments included sentiments like, “Sofia Vergara is a terrible judge. It’s either you have to hear BRAVOOO or OFF THE CHAINNNN over and over again,” along with issues raised regarding her confrontation with fellow judge Howie Mandel earlier in the season.
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During an episode of “America’s Got Talent” that aired in August 2023, Sofia Vergara experienced some awkwardness with Howie Mandel after he joked about her recent divorce from Joe Manganiello. Mandel humorously suggested that Vergara could help him find single men, a comment she initially laughed off. Some viewers felt the joke was inappropriate, while Mandel defended his intention by claiming he was trying to support her. He mentioned that he had received backlash online claiming his remark was untimely and in poor taste.
The situation escalated the following month when Mandel, during another interview segment with Vergara, inquired about her interest in dating. This sparked irritation in Vergara, prompting her to leave the set. The incident was captured and circulated on social media, with some fans believing her reaction was excessive. One comment online suggested that Vergara’s appeal was largely based on her appearance and accent.
Fans began to echo similar sentiments when Vergara appeared on “Watch What Happens Live” in January alongside reality star Alexia Nepola. Viewers criticized her for lacking playfulness, labelling her as overly self-important. Many expressed their disappointment in her demeanor, feeling she appeared disinterested and aloof. Overall, it appears that audiences prefer Vergara to embrace a more lighthearted attitude rather than taking herself too seriously.
