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‘Disappointed in Howie Mandel’: ‘AGT’ Season 18 fans slam judge as he presses golden buzzer for Murmuration

'AGT' fans were disappointed that the golden buzzer was once again awarded to a group performance and believed that it was a waste

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Murmuration took everyone's breath away with their dance moves. Coming all the way from France to 'America's Got Talent', Sadeck Berrabah dreamt of winning NBC's competition with his crew's precise movements, and the group recently took their first step towards victory.

Howie Mandel pressed the golden buzzer for Murmuration's never seen before the dance performance. The team of 65 performers, out of whom 64 were blindfolded, bagged the audience's cheer as they followed their leader's movements. Heidi Klum was mesmerized by Murmuration as they were highly synced ever after being blindfolded. However, the one judge who was really taken in by the act was Howie. However, even though Howie was very impressed by the act, 'AGT' fans did not share the sentiment, with many feeling that Murmuration's act was not worth the golden buzzer.

Howie Mandel presses golden buzzer for Murmuration

After seeing Murmuration's breathtaking audition, Howie said, "I was mesmerized." He added, "I find what you do hypnotic and I think it's very original and I find it almost more magnificent when you get a large group of people and the movements are smaller but perfect." Howie further said, "It blew me away." Howie attempted to mimic movements from Murmuration's performance, saying, "Even sitting here I wanna do something." To this, the lead of Murmuration jokingly replied, "You can come with us." As Howie made movements with his hands he moved towards the golden buzzer and left everyone in shock by pressing it. Knowing that they are headed straight to the live performance of 'AGT' Season 18 left the group in tears. 

'Not worth it at all'

After this, many fans took to Twitter to express their unhappiness. A fan tweeted, "Well that was a waste of a golden buzzer… it was cool, but not worth it at all." Another irritated fan, after seeing the golden buzzer being used for a group act again, claimed, "AGT another group getting the golden buzzer? Damnit. Enough with these groups. Enough!" "Why can't a comedian get a golden buzzer. Disappointed in Howie," said another fan, sharing the sentiment. A fourth 'AGT' fan wrote, "I mean they were really good but not GoldenBuzzer worthy."

Furthermore, a few fans believed that someone from America should have got the golden buzzer. Since Murmuration is from France, many mocked 'AGT' for moving them ahead in the show. One tweeted, "I think was a good choice for Golden Buzzer. Allthough that makes it South Africa, Inonesia, America, and France." Another joked, "65 dancers. That's a lot of plane tickets from France. U know they're going to be good." Another said, "Murmuratiom was amazing they're from France and Howie gave them the golden buzzer."

New episodes of 'AGT' Season 18 drop every Tuesday at 8 pm ET on NBC.