During a recent taping of America’s Got Talent on September 13, Sofia Vergara found herself in an unusual situation when she was subjected to a polygraph test on live television. The judges took the opportunity to have some fun and subjected her to a humorous interrogation. Sofia was seen wearing a cuff designed to monitor her vital signs while sitting on a quirky chair shaped like a pile of tats.
The jovial atmosphere took an unexpected turn when Terry Crews introduced the “hot seat”, a heated chair modeled after tattoo artists, and Simon Cowell, always seizing the moment, immediately nominated Sofia Vergara as a candidate to participate in this fun test. The judges asked her a series of light-hearted questions, but it was Howie Mandel’s question that garnered considerable attention and controversy.
Since she was single for the first time in almost a decade, he asked if she was interested in anyone in the crowd. She refused to answer the question, which was unfortunate for both Mandela and the audience. Instead, she removed the cuff and returned to her seat at the judge’s table.
Howie Mandel is getting a lot of ire on the internet as a result of her question, especially considering it comes just a few weeks after he made a similar joke about her being single. When 12-year-old mentalist and ventriloquist Brynn Cummings was looking for a suitable groom for her puppet last month, it happened.
Mandel offered some advice after the puppet made advances on both Heidi Klum and Mandel. He remarked, “You should have talked to Sofia because she’s on the market right now if you’re looking for a suitable bachelor.” Although Sofia Vergara appeared to be amused by the joke, her internet fans found it somewhat offensive.
Howie Mandel defended himself in an interview with Extra in the wake of the criticism. Mandel disagreed with many who claimed the joke was “too soon” online. “In my opinion, it’s never too early for you to be available. She’s fresh, guys,” he stated, adding that he wouldn’t have said that if he knew it would offend her.
“People believed it was cruel and disrespectful. You may have noticed that Sofia screamed when she approached me and found it amusing. In full damage control mode, he said: “She said ‘Yes’ so she must have a great sense of humor. I wouldn’t do anything to hurt my colleague – a friend and co-worker first,” he added.
Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara announced their separation on July 17; Two days later, Joe filed for divorce, claiming “irreconcilable differences,” as most famous people do. While they didn’t go into too much detail about the divorce in the joint statement, they said it was a mutual choice.
The July 17 statement said, “We have made the difficult decision to divorce,” and court records showed July 2 as the separation date. “As two very dedicated and caring individuals, we kindly ask that you respect our privacy as we navigate this new phase of our lives.”
The separation came just a week before Vergara’s 51st birthday, and the couple had a prenuptial agreement. Numerous outlets have speculated that Vergara’s reluctance to have children was the reason Joe wanted a divorce. One person claimed: “He really wanted to have a baby with her but she wasn’t interested and it caused a rift.”
The former couple went on their first date the following month after initially meeting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in May 2014. On December 25, 2014, Joe proposed and they married on November 22, 2015, in Palm Beach, Florida. One child from a previous relationship belongs to Sofia.
In the world of celebrity relationships, breakups and divorces are not uncommon and often take place in public. The breakup of Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello is no exception and has become a topic of interest for fans and the media. As Sofia navigates this new phase of her life, she does so with the support and scrutiny of the public, including moments like the one on America’s Got Talent, where even a light-hearted joke can become the subject of controversy.
In the world of Hollywood, relationships can be fleeting, and the public often keeps a close eye on how celebrities’ love lives unfold. Known for her talent, beauty, and humor, Sofia Vergara continues to attract public attention both for her work and her personal life. As she embarks on this new chapter, her fans and followers will no doubt continue to support and cheer for her happiness and success, whether in love or in her career.