“Kids' show on Telemundo" — America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel critiques Menudo’s Quarterfinals performance 

America's Got Talent season 19 Quarterfinals 3 began on August 27, 2024, featuring 11 contestants performing live to secure a spot in the semi-finals. The top two acts will advance based on public votes. One notable performance was by the boy band Menudo, who performed their original song Party en California.

The performance received mixed reviews from the judges, especially Howie Mandel, whose critique sparked varied reactions from both the audience and fellow judges.

"Saturday morning kids' show on Telemundo," Mandel said.

The crowd booed Howie Mandel's criticism, indicating it wasn't well received. He later clarified that he liked the performance and felt it reminded him of a Saturday morning kids' show, which he enjoyed. Mandel suggested that the audience might not have fully understood his intent with the comparison.

"nothing wrong with that which I happen to love Saturday morning, and that's my point," he said.

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America’s Got Talent reactions from the other judges

The boy band was lauded by Heidi Klum, who described them as the "perfect little boy band" and said that they made AGT more fun. Positive aspects of the group's performance were emphasized by Klum, including their appearance and the enthusiastic response from the audience.

The band received appreciation from Sofia Vergara as well, who called their performance the "perfect way" to open the event and noted how much they had improved from their first tryouts.

When a Menudo member joined the audience in conversation after Simon Cowell had asked the band about their comments on the performance, the audience cheered. Cowell's strategy offered an alternative viewpoint by emphasizing audience participation as opposed to just the judges' comments.

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Public and fan reactions

Reactions to Menudo's performance in America’s Got Talent were polarized among fans. Some viewers echoed Howie Mandel’s critique, expressing disappointment with the performance and suggesting that it was not up to the show's usual standards. For example, comments on social media included critiques like,

"#AGT Menudo sucks and, as usual, the female judges coddle them and say they are good. Thankfully, Howie and Simon tell the truth. These kids are nothing special. I've seen much better children singing acts on the show that deserve to go far. Menudo, is one of them," commented one user.

"That was horrible, New Menudo. The only judge that gave a decent review was Heidi, sorry #AGT but some of the acts that have gone through have been BAD!!!"" said another.

Conversely, other viewers of America’s Got Talent were more supportive of the boy band, highlighting their energy and improvement since the audition rounds. Supportive comments included,

"OK. Menudo's now my new favorite boy band! #AGT," posted one user.

"That was an awesome performance by Menudo, They sounded amazing this week during the quarterfinals #AGT, complimented another.

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Tune in on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, to see if Menudo makes it to the semi-finals of America’s Got Talent season 19. The results will reveal whether their performance has garnered enough public support to advance in the competition.