'AGT' Season 19: Watch Sofia Vergara 'help out' Heidi Klum as A.merica's G.olden T.iger bombs

'A.merica's G.olden T.iger act proved to be overwhelming for both the 'AGT' Season 19 judges and the audience alike
Sofia Vergara presses Red Buzzer to stop A.merica's G.olden T.iger's audition in 'AGT' Season 19 (@nbc)
Sofia Vergara presses Red Buzzer to stop A.merica's G.olden T.iger's audition in 'AGT' Season 19 (@nbc)

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: Auditions for the fifth round of 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 resumed on Tuesday, July 2, with additional hopefuls vying for a chance to showcase their talents during the live shows. However, the initial set of performances on Tuesday night proved to be overwhelming for both the judges and the audience alike.

The episode began on a sour note as the judges promptly hit their 'X' buttons. A.merica's G.olden T.iger's audition in Episode 5 was briefly showcased, featuring cringe-worthy jokes about women.

A.merica’s G.olden T.iger during 'AGT' Season 19 audition (NBC)
A.merica’s G.olden T.iger during 'AGT' Season 19 audition (@nbc)

Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and Simon Cowell all buzzed the act. Despite Heidi Klum initially missing her chance to buzz, Sofía ensured the fourth X buzzer was pressed as she leaned over Heidi to do so. She was eliminated from the competition when all four judges voted "No".

Sofia Vergara uses Heidi Klum's X buzzer to put a stop to A.merica’s G.olden T.iger's audition in 'AGT' Season 19 (NBC)
'AGT' Season 19 judges Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and Simon Cowell all buzzed the act (@nbc)

What does the red buzzer mean on 'America's Got Talent'?

Every judge has a buzzer they can use during a performance if they're unimpressed, find it not worth their time, or believe it's not good enough. If all judges buzz a participant, their performance ends instantly.

'AGT' judges have the power to stop auditions anytime using an X buzzer (NBC)
'AGT' judges have the power to stop auditions anytime using an X buzzer (@nbc)

Cast in Bronze got a second chance on 'AGT' after getting buzzed by judges

Certain performances have occasionally been initially "buzzed off" but later allowed to proceed. One such example is Cast in Bronze, whose outdoor performance with only X paddles initially raised doubts among the judges.

Cast in Bronze was initially buzzed by 'AGT' judges (NBC)
Cast in Bronze was initially buzzed by 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 judges (@nbc)

Audience has power over 'AGT' judge's buzzed acts in live shows

The buzzer was also accessible on the America's Got Talent app, allowing users to customize it with remarks from the judges. Every year, the buzzer makes an appearance during the live performances.

After every live show performance in Season 1, buzzers were used to indicate approval or displeasure. Starting from Season 4, if every judge gives an act their buzzer, the performance is canceled, though fans can still vote for them.

'AGT' Season 18 judges (Instagram/agt)
Every 'AGT' Season 19 has a buzzer they can use during a performance if they're unimpressed, find it not worth their time, or believe it's not good enough (Instagram/agt)

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

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