Overview

• During the Aug. 19 live quarterfinals, Simon Cowell hit his X and said the performance "didn't sound great."
• Sofia Vergara called the act entertaining while noting sound issues, Mel B praised Sandoval’s commitment, and Howie Mandel framed the band as a fun booking for events.
• Voting opened for the 11 acts from the night with ballots accepted until Wednesday at 7 a.m. ET, and NBC will reveal results Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
• Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras advanced to the live shows after earning four yeses in their June 24 audition with A‑ha’s Take on Me.
• Sandoval says America’s Got Talent has helped people see him in a different light following past notoriety, describing the public response as largely positive.