Simon Cowell’s never been one to hold back, but sometimes his sharp tongue hits harder than a talent show’s buzzer. On America’s Got Talent, he threw out a jab aimed straight below the belt at none other than Mel B, comparing a lackluster performance to her wedding night. Ouch. While the joke was meant to get some laughs, it actually marked the beginning of one of the most uncomfortable moments in AGT history.
Mel B’s reaction? Let’s just say it wasn’t all Spice Girls-level, girl power. That offhand comment snowballed into drama both on and off-screen, leading to one of the show’s darkest chapters. Here’s how a single quip turned the AGT stage into a storm of controversy.
Simon Cowell’s Joke Sparks an Ice-Cold Showdown on America’s Got Talent
We’ve all had those awkward days at work, but imagine if yours were caught on camera for the world to see! That’s what went down on America’s Got Talent when Simon Cowell dropped a below-the-belt joke about Mel B in 2017. After a contestant’s magic trick went totally sideways, Cowell smirked and said,
I kind of imagine this would be like Mel B’s wedding night. A lot of anticipation, not much promise or delivery.
Oof! Mel B wasn’t having any of it. She shot up, grabbed her drink, and drenched Cowell with ice water before storming off the set. Talk about a mic drop moment!
After the drama, her co-hosts seemed pretty chill about it. Heidi Klum casually noted they’d all had to give Cowell a reality check in the past. Mel B downplayed the whole thing, telling the Associated Press:
He just said something annoying, so I threw water on him. Simple as that.
While reality shows usually see contestants losing their cool, it’s not every day that judges join the chaos. Simon Cowell’s ill-timed humor definitely flipped the script, creating one of the wildest moments in America’s Got Talent history.
Simon Cowell’s Heartfelt Tribute: First Public Appearance Since Liam Payne’s Death
Simon Cowell made his first public appearance since the shocking news of Liam Payne’s death, stepping out at the 2024 Pride of Britain Awards. Payne tragically fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on October 16, leaving everyone heartbroken.
Cowell, feeling empty and devastated, skipped the red carpet and headed straight to the event, where he paid tribute to his friend Peter Willis, the founder of the awards. In a heartfelt moment, Cowell reflected, “You never really know how you feel about someone until a moment like this happens.”
He remembered how Payne’s kindness and talent lit up the lives of fans everywhere. Wrapping it up with a heavy heart, he said, “Liam, I am devastated. Heartbroken. And I feel empty.”
America’s Got Talent is available to watch on Apple TV.
