'AGT: Fantasy League' fans furious after Howie Mandel awards his Golden Buzzer to Ramadhani Brothers despite Sheldon Riley's 'best' act
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' judge Howie Mandel awarded his Golden Buzzer to the Ramadhani Brothers and sent them directly to the NBC show finale.
Ramadhani Brothers captivated the audience and judges with an intense performance. The brother on the bottom was blindfolded and the other balanced on his head.
After descending a set of stairs, the brother duo started to climb the steps backwards. However, the Ramadhani Brothers stumbled a couple of times as they approached the top of the stairs.
Despite the mishap, Howie pushed his only Golden Buzzer for the Ramadhani Brothers.
Meanwhile, viewers claimed Sheldon Riley's performance was more deserving.
A social media user commented underneath Ramadhani Brothers' performance clip, "Omg they got The Golden Buzzer are you freaking kidding me AGT?"
Another person added, "Seriously Howie?! 😡 u people like stupid acts."
Although Sheldon advanced to the semi-final, the viewers were disappointed that he didn't receive the buzzer.
Another critic commented, "Amazing 👏 He should of got the golden buzzer. Great looking guy but I love the mask it makes him unique."
A user penned, "Please say he go the golden buzzerb."
Another X user said, "THIS … this would’ve been golden buzzer."
One viewer praised Sheldon's performance saying, "Wow, That was an incredible performance by sheldon riley, He sounded amazing, And it was one of the best performances of the night this week."
Wow, That was an incredible performance by sheldon riley, He sounded amazing, And it was one of the best performances of the night this week #AGT.
— Nicholas_Sye (@NicholasSye1) January 9, 2024
Another viewer remarked, "So I guess both Howie Mandel and Mel B are going to waste their golden buzzer."
THIS … this would’ve been golden buzzer
— Taylor’s Live-Tweet Account! 🍉 (@tayquack_LT) January 9, 2024
[#AGT #AGTFantasyLeague]
So I guess both Howie Mandel and Mel B are going to waste their golden buzzer #AGT
— Logan Williams (@LoganW_22) January 9, 2024
Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum get into fight over Ramadhani Brothers
Ramadhani Brothers was on Heidi Klum's dream team but Howie Mandel stole the contestants by using his Golden Buzzer. After the Ramadhani Brothers delivered their dangerous performance, the 'AGT: Fantasy League' judges complimented the duo.
Mel B was left in disbelief and asked, "Why would you do that?" She added, "You are unbelievable. There’s not enough words."
Meanwhile, Howie noted, "I still think you can do better." He added, "I'm going to be honest" while moving towards the Golden Buzzer.
Heidi didn't want to lose her best act and she battled it out with Howie. The playful provoking between the judges quickly escalated into a physical confrontation.
'AGT: Fantasy League' contestant Sheldon Riley unmasks his true self
'AGT: Fantasy League' contestant Sheldon Riley had been known for wearing ornate face masks onstage. However, he removed his mask during his soulful techno rendition of 'Tattoo' by Loreen for Team Mel B.
Sheldon kicked off his performance with strong vocals and an impressive visual display behind him. However, he sent the crowd into a frenzy in the middle of his performance after he lifted off his mask to reveal his face.
NBC show judges gave a standing ovation to Sheldon for his amazing performance. Howie Mandel applauded Sheldon for stepping out of his comfort zone and removing his mask.
He said, "My soapbox is life is mental health and the biggest hurdles that we have in life are the hurdles we have inside ourselves."
Howie added, "I think you did something wonderful for the world."
'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' airs on Mondays on NBC at 8 pm ET.