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'AGT' Season 18: Virginia Stone's screeching Husband Calling act annoys viewers: 'She almost woke up the dead'

Virginia Stone screamed Simon Cowell's name to impress him during the audition but ended up getting a negative response from all four judges

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: In rare cases, the Husband Calling competition at the Iowa State Fair has gone viral. Virginia Stone is a well-known contestant who has participated in several shows alongside her husband Irving. It was stated on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' that she finished second in the tournament in 2022. She has now chosen to take her gift and showcase it to the world on the 'America's Got Talent' stage.

Virginia is a former corporate pilot who now lives in Iowa and takes part in the yearly bicycle trip across the state. She appears to be fond of animals, particularly horses, and has owned a certified half-Arabian show horse named Dudley since April 2011. Virginia has multiple horse riding awards in Cedar Rapids. Virginia, an animal enthusiast, organizes fundraisers for 'Animal Rescue,' an Iowa-based organization, particularly on her birthdays. She also occasionally performs at the Iowa State Fair.

What is Husband Calling?

Husband Calling is an act where in women shout their husbands' names in unique ways to get their attention. Virginia reportedly came second in the act at the Iowa State Fair. During the 'AGT' audition, he screamed Simon Cowell's name to impress him but ended up getting a negative response from all four judges.

'Does this woman think she’s worth anything?'

Soon after Virgina's performance, viewers took to Twitter to share their thoughts. One wrote, "Yeah Virginia Stone just dropped too far away from moving on with those squeals." Another person wrote, "I enjoy the weird acts, but not paying to see a calling act." One viewer noted, "I feel like she needs an actual pig on stage with her to demonstrate this." A fourth user tweeted, "Get her out!" One annoyed fan tweeted, "Does this woman think she’s worth anything?  Go away." Another person chimed in, "This lady almost woke up the dead." Another noted, "Ummm. Ouch!  Nope from me."

'America's Got Talent' Season 18 airs new episodes every Tuesday on NBC at 8 pm ET. 

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