‘Preacher Lawson got robbed’: ‘AGT: Fantasy League’ fans blame Howie Mandel as comic gets eliminated before finale
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Comedian Preacher Lawson's time in the NBC spin-off show 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' has come to an end.
In the latest episode of the show, the amazing comic left no stone unturned to entertain judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Mel B as well as the fans.
After his performance, Lawson got great feedback from the esteemed panel of judges.
Howie said, “I’m really upset because I used my Golden Buzzer. To be honest with you, I’m just proud. No other act is harder to do than somebody baring their soul, baring their sense of humor, no music, no fire, no nothing, it’s just you and your mom is in the room.”
Heidi further added, “I think you’re the funniest comedian we’ve ever had. I really do and I have always had a really hard time with comedians but with you, I always laugh, and I love the jeggings.”
Mel chimed in, "You know I adore you, don’t you? I was just saying before you came out, ‘I cannot wait to belly laugh.’ And you did not disappoint. You had me smiling and laughing hysterically.”
Simon went on to say, “Preacher, you are just brilliant at what you do. I’ve never heard you repeat an act. It really shows me that you’ve gone out on the road to build up a base and that’s hard work. I’ve always thought something more is going to come your way and maybe this is it.”
However, Lawson got evicted from the show. Soon after, the 'AGT' fans shared their take on Lawson's eviction.
An X user shared, "People tell me that The Masked Singer robs people. It's a show about having fun. And yet, Preacher Lawson done got robbed on AGT Fantasy League from winning. This shows that The Masked Singer is 10 TIMES BETTER than ANY competition show."
People tell me that The Masked Singer robs people. It's a show about having fun.
— matthew gumball (@MatthewGumball) January 30, 2024
And yet, Preacher Lawson done got robbed on AGT Fantasy League from winning.
This shows that The Masked Singer is 10 TIMES BETTER than ANY competition show.
Another user added, "@PreacherLawson got robbed tonight! @howiemandel what were you thinking?! He is the ultimate golden buzzer!"
@PreacherLawson got robbed tonight! @howiemandel what were you thinking?! He is the ultimate golden buzzer! #agt
— Theresa Traylor (@Ldybugiezz) January 30, 2024
One user said, "Now I just think @howiemandel is the oddest mentor. Why take a singer when your background isn't in music and leave behind the comedian which would showcase your mentorship/background? #AGT@PreacherLawson got robbed."
Now I just think @howiemandel is the oddest mentor. Why take a singer when your background isn't in music and leave behind the comedian which would showcase your mentorship/background? #AGT @PreacherLawson got robbed.
— Amanda Parsons (M.ED) (@Amanda_Parsons) January 30, 2024
A user chimed in, "It should have been Preacher Lawson."
Another user echoed the same sentiments and said, "Just saw AGT. @PreacherLawsondeserved to move on. Best comedy act I've seen in a while. #AGT ##corpuschristitx a must see! His Momma ain't that bad either. She has a great set too."
Just saw AGT. @PreacherLawson deserved to move on. Best comedy act I've seen in a while. #AGT ##corpuschristitx a must see! His Momma ain't that bad either. She has a great set too.
— Robert Valdez (@TexasRadTech) January 30, 2024
A user stated, "Should have saved it for @PreacherLawson."
Who got Howie Mandel's golden buzzer?
Howie Mandel, despite already having talented performers, wanted even more. He used the Golden Buzzer to send Kodi Lee to 'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League's The Finals as part of his team, which surprised Simon Cowell.
Kodi's mother Tina Lee found working with Simon to be different and had doubts about Howie as Kodi's new mentor. Despite this, she expressed love for Howie but didn't want to leave Simon.
Tina said, "Howie, we love you. But we don’t want to leave Simon."
The comment about Howie was not meant to be offensive, but it highlights the strong bond between Simon and Kodi.
Then, Terry Crews arrived on the stage and said, "Kodi Lee, you just received the Golden Buzzer from Howie Mandel. You have been taken from Simon Cowell's Dream Team over to Howie Mandel's Dream Team - reluctantly."
Which 'AGT: acts got eliminated from 'AGT: Fantasy League' semi-finals?
The contestants who got evicted during 'AGT: Fantasy League' semi-finals Part 1 are Anna DeGuzman, Enkh-Erdene, Ghetto Kids, Kristy Sellars, Loren Allred, Preacher Lawson and Vardanyan Brothers.
On the other hand, when we talk about the acts who made it through, they include exceptionally talented aerialist Aidan Bryant and amazing singer-songwriter and pianist Kodi Lee.
Did Preacher Lawson win 'AGT' Season 12?
Back in the day, Lawson took part in 'America's Got Talent' Season 12.
In the exciting finale of Season 12 of 'AGT', Preacher participated in a video discussion with famous comedians Howie Mandel and Kevin Nealon.
Preacher's impressive performance was not enough to secure a spot in the top 5, which led to his unexpected elimination. This surprised the audience, especially because Darci Lynne managed to survive despite expectations.
Going back to his performance in the semi-finals, Preacher's charm and funny personality impressed the judges, causing all of them, including Howie Mandel, Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Simon Cowell, to enthusiastically stand up and applaud.
'America's Got Talent: Fantasy League' airs every Monday at 8/7c on NBC.