"Stupidest thing" — America's Got Talent fans divided over The Horse's performance

America's Got Talent season 19 aired a brand new episode this week on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. During the segment, several unique acts took to the stage in hopes of showcasing their talents and making it to the live shows. One such performer was The Horse. Fans may also remember him from his appearance on the talent show during season 7 in 2012.

The self-proclaimed Daredevil's performer displayed acts that would typically be described as painful stimulations to sensitive parts of the body. This included getting hit with a slingshot, getting tasered, and more.

Fans of the show took to social media to react to the AGT season 19 performance and were divided by the act. While some thought it was funny, others believed it was a complete no. Replying to the audition clip on X, one person wrote:

"This has got to be the stupidest thing I have ever seen!! Some example he’s setting for his 3 children!

"How is this funny?" a fan wondered.

"Horse may not have anything left #AGT," a comment read.

America's Got Talent season 19 fans were reminded of the contestant's season 7 performance and appreciated him:

"Horse? I remember a guy that liked to get kicked in the nuts that called himself that. #AGT," a person wrote.

"Here is Horse from season 7. Yes, same dude. This dude made it to the live shows. #AGT," a fan commented.

"I know this is a different Horse from season 7 but it was funny I loved it #AGT," a tweet read.

America's Got Talent season 19 fans further said:

"Horse is insane I loved it #AGT," a person wrote.

"I’m glad he already has kids #AGT!," a fan commented.

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The Horse's America's Got Talent season 19 audition included hot sauce, a slingshot, and more

America's Got Talent season 19 episode 7 brought back an act from season 7, The Horse. The performer and his assistants hugged each other before beginning and Heidi Klum stated they were "bro-ing it out."

The first part of his performance included ducking his head in a bucket filled with hot sauce. There was an audible gasp from the audience even before he started the act. Meanwhile, host Terry Crews was confused backstage and said:

"Hot sauce?"

One of the assistants pulled off the season 19 contestant's pants and revealed his underpants, resembling the American flag. The performer then proceeded to display acts of getting hit in the groin with several things, including gym ropes and a slingshot. Seeing the slingshot segment, Howie Mandel stood up from his chair and yelled:

"No!"

He then tased himself in the groin which earned him painful looks from the audience members. Seeing the performance, Terry Crews warned the audience:

"Do not try this at home."

The assistants brought out a vacuum cleaner and hit the America's Got Talent season 19 contestant with it in between his legs, breaking the appliance in the process. The judges and the audience screamed and Sofia Vergara also stood up from her seat and faced the other way.

She proceeded to press her buzzer, indicating that she no longer wanted the performer to continue when an assistant jumped on him with a unicycle.

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More about the Horse

According to the AGT participant's website, Horse's stunts are described as "below the belt, creative, and dangerous." This also includes "parkour skills and aggressive horse-like behavior."

The season 19 performer has been featured on several shows including Go-Big Show, Ultimate Tag, American Ninja Warrior, Howard TV on Demand, and numbNuts.

Epsiodes of America's Got Talent season 19 air every Tuesday at 8 pm ET on NBC.