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Simon Cowell saves Sofia Vergara from getting showered by maggots during Forest of Haunts's audition in 'AGT' Season 19

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: Yes, there is 'America's Got Talent,' although it may be a strange one at times. On July 16, in one of the reality show's more eerie moments this season, a zombie-like creature appeared in front of the judges' table and startled them before sending judges Simon Cowell and Sofía Vergara onstage to play a "game."

It wasn't really enjoyable, of course. Simon was directed to gaze at various numbered balloons to pop over the head of the person seated onstage wearing a blindfold.

Fortunately for the 'Modern Family' star, all the balloons Simon chose contained confetti. Once Sofia was secure, the participants deflated another balloon, which looked to contain more terrible contents: maggots.

Simon Cowell loves Forest of Haunts's audition from 'AGT' Season 19

Simon really gave them a compliment, even though Judge Heidi Klum pressed the "X" button to halt the performance immediately before it was about to conclude. "That was repulsive, but brilliant," he commented, "seriously."

Howie Mandel, a skeptical judge, questioned Simon about whether he and Sofia were together on it, but it seems that they weren't. Afterward, Howie joked that the entire act resembled "a scene from Griselda," alluding to Sofia's Netflix drama about a drug lord in Columbia, which she both appears in and produces.

Sofia, for her part, stated that she had no idea what was going on and so deferred to the crowd. They expressed their approval by cheering loudly.

Simon and Howie both agreed, but Heidi could not be persuaded. For her, it was simply "hideous."

Howie called it "a win for the maggots."

'AGT' Season 19 fans appreciate Forest of Haunts's unconventional act

The act from the Forest of Haunts sure did stood out among the audience as well as viewers online. On X, people wrote, "Now this for me is a great act I think these acts are over looked. Could it of been lil better maybe but for me I loved it. I actually love scary type stuff. An the end yuk but love it." Another person chimed in, "Loved it and to me they're the Schengen Zone EU answer to the Maphilindo Sacred Riana AGT. Reason for it they're both scary acts."

One user noted, "I think they freaked everyone out." Others cheered Simon writing, "What a way to end @agt. Good job SimonCowell from saving @SofiaVergara from all the bugs. AGT!"

Some users are still in disbelief as they tweet, "That was a good episode. I can't believe Sofia almost got maggots poured on her. Insane." Others appreciated the act saying, "WHAT THE HECK! DUDE SHE GOT LUCK DID DIDDN'T GET ANY MAGETS IN HER HAIR I loved every second OF THAT ACT!"

Who are the Forest of Haunts in 'AGT' Season 19?

Forest of Haunts promotes itself as "live magic shows," The group is from Slovenia and appears to add a frightening element to their magic.

They are also known as "Gozd Strahov." They auditioned for 'Slovenija ima talent''s ninth season in 2023.

Stream 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 on NBC on Tuesdays at 8 PM ET.