Howie Mandel might be a judge on America’s Got Talent, but fans aren’t agreeing with his critiques so far on Season 19-and are calling for him to leave the show as a result.
Mandel is part of a judges’ panel that has been faced with criticism and possible change on the horizon, as the show continues reinventing itself in new ways.
While Season 19’s reinvention came from an unexpected rule change by Simon Cowell, fans are seemingly hoping for one that sees Mandel off the panel in future seasons.
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The calls only grew louder after the most recent episode of auditions, when he disagreed with the rest of the judges about one act in particular.
Mandel was the only one to say “no” when the band Ashes and Arrows took to the stage.
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The group sang their original song, Born To Love, for the judges and the crowd, and were clearly able to impress many, earning some standing ovations.
However, when Howie was able to share his opinion, he shocked and stunned everyone-and got booed-because he compared the group’s performance to one he’d prefer to see at a bar-and not in an arena.
“The audience loves you, you have great voices, great harmony, but personally,” he said before he was cut off by the boos.
“This was a great song in a pub. If I was in a bar and you guys are playing, I would have the best night ever,” he continued.
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Not only did the live audience disagree with him, and the other judges, but viewers at home quickly shared their distaste with him on social media as well.
“Ashes & Arrows is good enough to be on the radio and Howie can go suck lemons!” one person wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“I’m not sure how @howiemandel thinks Ashes & Arrows sound like a pub band. They sound much more like a workshop band to me. That was really good!” another added.
“Howie, what is wrong with you? The Born to Love guys were great, harmonies super tight, audience loves them and very easy on the eyes and you said no?!?! Get it together @howiemandel,” a third said.
Several others also called for his exit from the show as a result.
“Howie is Heartless when it comes to music!! I really think he shouldn’t be a judge on AGT!” one wrote.
“What is your problem this year? You need a new life, leave AGT!!” another said.
“@howiemandel worst AGT judge. He needs to go,” a third added.
Mandel and the band have not responded to the backlash.
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