‘AGT’ Fans Livid & Outraged Over Disgusting Act Onstage
America’s Got Talent fans were livid and outraged after an AGT group performed a disgusting act on stage.
This week, America’s Got Talent took to social media to share a clip of an unconventional circus act. But viewers slammed the show and network for airing an “inappropriate” performance. Read on to find out what went on during the performance, and why people were so furious.
Is Simon Cowell In Or Out?
Before we talk about the disgusting act that prompted outrage, we want to talk about the AGT hot topic of the summer: Simon Cowell.
Back in June, a story seemed to break that was passed around online bearing what appeared to be People Magazine’s logo. This “report” claimed that show judge Simon Cowell was leaving the show. Of course, people immediately started talking. After all, there are people online who believe American Idol lost its luster after Simon walked away. So there was instant discussion about whether or not America’s Got Talent was about to take a downward turn as well.
Luckily, Snopes.com quickly put the rumor to rest. They labeled the story “false” and reassured fans that the story did not come from People Magazine. Rather, it came from a website masquerading as a reputable news outlet. They use other outlets’ logos to try to boost their own authority. So for now, Simon is sticking around.
AGT Fans Were Livid And Outraged Over A Disgusting Act
Unfortunately, that means Simon Cowell was around for the act that stirred so much outrage this week.
AGT‘s social media account shared a post with the caption, “@bombacircus left little to the imagination.” Bomba!’s website describes the group; “Bomba! is a modern comic circus show, the creation of three Israeli circus artists, Amit, Noam & Yaron.”
In the clip shared by AGT, the group acted out a routine with an orange ball and wooden sports paddles. They juggled the ball between paddles and showed off their coordination and planning with impressive moves. But there was a catch: the three men appeared to be completely naked. They used the paddles to protect their modesty. But judges Simon, Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel all looked increasingly nervous as the act went on.
Bomba Trio brought their best paddles out for their #AGT audition. pic.twitter.com/OyQQMXLADh
— America’s Got Talent (@AGT) August 2, 2023
Ultimately, the judges voted to let the act advance to the next round. However, viewers at home were a little less impressed. One fan wrote on social media that the act should not be allowed on TV, adding, “Everything is so disgusting these days no one has any self respect!” Others expressed concern that AGT is often watched by young children. Some called the act “weird” or “disgusting,” and deemed it “not family safe.”
Do you think that Bomba! went a little too far? Or did AGT choose the perfect combination of scandalous and talented for this act? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. And catch America’s Got Talent on NBC.
Update: Fans now want to boycott the show! Click here to read more!
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I thought the act was hilarious! They covered their private parts just fine. Anyone who was offended could have changed the channel. In my opinion, some people need to lighten up.
I know the way America is going lately if people were offended then change the channel..That was a very difficult act to do ..If you didn’t like it to bad . They deserve one more chance at least to hopefully win this year’s show. So many acts are the same thing singers dancers ECT..Go for it next week guys . I’ll be rooting you guys on.
I agree 100% It was lighthearted, funny, and nothing that’s normally covered up was exposed. Hardly ‘disgusting’. Kids know what human bodies look like – they all have them. As for the judges – they looked as if they were thoroughly enjoying the ‘cheekiness’ and talent. They didn’t look ‘uneasy’ at all.
I will not watch AGT again. I have always enjoy their show, but enough is enough.
I agree totally! Horrible & disgusting
when them men came on it was so disgusting. i changed the channel. that is not the type of show for children.
Has anyone ever taught you how to change the channel on your TV?
America’s view of “morality” is so contrived compared to much of the modern world. In many countries in Western Europe, nudity is accepted and people are not ashamed of their bodies. It is not an issue of “protect the children,” or “it’s disgusting,” and the like, it is just that America is still stuck in Puritanical thinking from the 1600s. The act was cute and nothing more, seriously get over yourselves and this concept of being so “offended” by the naked body, especially when it is such an innocent act. It’s not like this was full on copulation on stage that children would not understand, it is just meant to be lighthearted fun.
That is your privilege.
Horrible!! I thought this show was about talent, no talent here. Ridiculous & disgusting, come on Judges, catch a clue about “talent “!!
You better go to church instead; they do worse behind the alter…, including raping chidren.
They didn’t make any mistakes, so what’s the big deal?
I thought it was hilarious. people get way too uptight
It was a terrific comedy skit. There was absolutely no revelation in the act and frankly I think people really just need to take a “chill pill”. Nothing there for children to be protected from at all.
Haha! You babies don’t remember Laugh In. This would have been a perfect act gor the 60s variety shows. It was comedy and Howie got it. Everyone got it.
Get off your soapboxes. You’re too damned uptight.
Really?! With all that’s going on in the world, including war, child trafficking, drug trafficking, story hours with drag queens and thousands of other things I could name. This is what people have decided to be outraged by?! Also the fact that people have the God given right of free will, allowing them to change a channel if they don’t like what they see and still complain is mind boggling!
If u do not like the act or the show. Then. Use the remote controls and change the channel and watch cartoons for your mentally.
The Israeli circus act was a disgusting This no Talent disgusting display. was insulting to the viewers and the talented artists that were really there to perform.
Chlldren should be able to watch the show without being subjected to this filth AGT should have never allowed t them to be on and they should definitely not have passed them
I think you’re just jealous because you’re not coordinated enough to do that.
Ok bot.
Well, clutch my pearls! I hope you are this upset about the mass shootings and human trafficking and domestic terrorism in our country!
I don’t think it is as bad as everyone is making it out to be. 😂 It was funny and their privates were never shown. If your kids are younger and you don’t want them to see it, then just change the channel until the next act. 🙄
Well I don’t know what everyone else saw but I saw the judges enjoying a comedic juggling act. Yep, not for everyone but it was in no way shape or for. as the headline described!
I think it was a bit disgusting. I would prefer to see real talent that doesn’t have shock value.
They dropped the plates, several times. Why to u think they kept putting, Oops!, on the screen? Kids in the audience. Totally in appropriate.. And, I it wasn’t entertaining, or funny. I hope they’re gone soon.
I am definitely not a prude, but that was an act that was definitely appropriate for AGT. There are a lot of children and teenagers who watch this program. I can guarantee it will be the last time I watch AGT. No wonder people act like animals.
I liked it and thought it juvenile but still funny.
At least my children can converse intelligently about gender reassignment surgery. And I will never take my youngsters to the Vatican to see the statue of David.
Totally inappropriate for a what used to be a family show. Nudity should have never been on AGT and what is worst the audience and the judges loved it and it moved on to be seen again on the next round. So disappointing. AGT needs to apologize to their viewers and set up a policy to prohibit nudity in the future and keep it a family show.