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'AGT' Season 18: Viewers slam 'cynical' Howie Mandel for being 'too harsh' to aerialist Grace Good

Howie Mandel has come under fire for being 'too harsh' when he criticized aerialist Grace Good for her stage error

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: Howie Mandel has been chastised for being "too harsh" after criticizing aerialist Grace Good for an on-stage mishap.

Fans of 'America's Got Talent' slammed the judge for being critical of Grace's performance, which they feel many missed.

Terry Crews remarked ahead of Grace's performance that she "changed the game" by combining hula-hoop skills with aerialism.

Grace explained that in preparation for her upcoming performance, she asked her followers on social media what tricks they liked and if they wanted to see more fire.

Following her routine, Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara stood in support of a "strong, fearless woman" competing for a position in the finale.

They felt it was thrilling, magnificent, terrifying, and seductive all at the same time.

Simon Cowell described Grace as ambitious and believed her theatrics were a great act. Howie said the performance had flaws, pointing out a mishap in which she lost the baton.

Slamming Howie for his last week's antics one viewer wrote, "So it was Howie. Anyway so Howie's a hypocrite about the buzzer thing in the live shows."

Another person quipped, "I think I know why Howie is being such a hater tonight… he always wants more Parmesan, but he’s embarrassed."

One viewer asked, "Howie are you so cynical? Perhaps it’s time for you to step down. You are not voting for the contestants so why try to influence the voting by bringing up negatives. Give them all a fair chance."

Another person wrote, "Howie, you used to be my favorite but with those stupid glasses and hats, you have become a real asshole. To top it off, it just wasn’t necessary to point out that Grace Good dropped something that nobody else saw. She put her entire being into that."

One fan said, " You were too harsh with Grace Good. Her skills are amazing! I’d like to see you twirl one hula hoop." One joked, "Howie forgot to take his nice pills again!." 

Where is 'AGT' contestant Grace Good from?

Grace is an exceptionally gifted circus performer and educator residing in Nashville, Tennessee, in the United States. She specializes in aerial acrobatics, fire dance, and hula-hooping.

A well-known influencer in the circus community, @GraceGoodCirque has thousands of followers and is expanding. She pushes the boundaries with special abilities that you won't find anywhere else as a self-taught circus performer!

In 2014, Grace cofounded the entertainment business Beyond Wings Circus in Nashville and started hiring performers there.

The Nashville Circus Spectacular, Nashville's largest local circus show, saw her create, direct, and participate in it. In the city, she has produced and directed several smaller productions.

When will 'AGT' Season 18 finale air?

Make plans to attend the 'AGT' finale on September 26 and 27, where the top 11 talents will compete for a $1 million grand prize and a coveted Las Vegas performance.

How much does Howie Mandel make on 'AGT'?

Howie's 'AGT' salary is $70,000 per episode, which amounts to $1.5 million in the 2022 season, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Mandel might have earned more than $15 million in the last ten years because he has been on the talent show for 13 years.

'America's Got Talent' Season 18 airs every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 pm ET on NBC