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'What the hell': 'AGT' fans slam Howie Mandel for buzzing Phil Wright and Parent Jam's Qualifiers 3 act

Phil Wright and Parent Jam were overjoyed to have made it to the live performances and had plans to start dance studios all across the world

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: During Qualifiers 3, Phil Wright and Parent Jam did a hip-hop dance, but Howie Mandel buzzed the feel-good performance halfway through. However, fans of 'America's Got Talent' quickly flocked to social media to criticize the judge, calling him 'rude'.

Phil Wright and Parent Jam were overjoyed to have made it to the live performances and had plans to start dance studios all across the world.

However, after their act, Howie buzzed them with a red X. On the other hand, their act appealed to Simon Cowell "because they have a purpose."

Parent Jam, according to Howie, should be "all over the nation," but it's not a $1 million act deserving of a Vegas performance. Heidi Klum referred to it as "endearing" and "beautiful to watch."

Sofia Vergara was skeptical if they would be able to compete with the rest of the talent on Tuesday, September 5 night.

On X, fans call out Howie saying, "What the HELL you dont like kids and parents howie ?? are you a grinch now howie ?? HUH?! huh, growie??" Another person chimed in, "I can’t believe that Howie didn’t like the Parent Jam there is something wrong with him."

One also noted, "I thought parent jam was adorable- Howie is wrong. Vegas needs more family options. I could see them doing a showcase then also offering an interactive portion!!! It’s great for Vegas! He doesn’t have little kids anymore!"

A fourth user wrote, "The Parent Jam was good Howie buzzed them though." Another user added, "I'm glad Simon gave Howie an X did he wake up on the wrong side of the bed? America please vote for the Parent Jam."

Others wrote, "Howie deserved that buzzer from Simon. Lol. Solid performance by Phil Wright and the Parent Jam."

Who has Phil Wright choreographed for?

Phil has worked with some of the greatest names in music, choreographing music videos and stage performances for chart-topping recording artists including G-Eazy ft Cardi B, TLC, MC Hammer, Will Smith, and Lil Nas X are among the artists included.

How much does 'AGT' pay Howie Mandel?

Howie earns $70,000 every episode of 'AGT,' which may equal $1.5 million in the 2022 season, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Because Howie has been on the talent show for 13 years, he might have earned more than $15 million during the last decade.

When will 'AGT' Season 18 Qualifiers 4 air?

'AGT' Season 18 enters the fourth of five weeks of the Qualifiers phase. Brace yourselves because 'AGT' Season 18 Qualifiers 4 will air on September 12.

Each of the five weeks, eleven of the 55 performers invited to participate will perform.

Only two will be chosen by popular voting in America! Who stays and who goes home will no longer be decided by the judges, Howie, Heidi, Sofia, and Simon.

NBC airs 'AGT' LIVE performance shows on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET/PT. The one-hour results programs air on Wednesdays at 8 pm ET/PT.

'America's Got Talent' Season 18 now airs both Tuesdays and Wednesdays on NBC at 8 pm ET