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Tom Sandoval Advances on America’s Got Talent With His Cover Band

Unanimous yes votes followed judges praising his showmanship despite his 2023 cheating scandal.

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Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras on America's Got Talent - Season 20.
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Overview

  • Tom Sandoval and his band, The Most Extras, performed a cover of A-ha’sTake On Me” and received a standing ovation along with four yeses to reach the next round.
  • He began his audition by addressing the ‘Scandoval’ affair, calling it a “very bad cheating scandal” that “destroyed” his life.
  • Mel B declared she “did not give a f*** about the scandal” and applauded the performance’s upbeat energy.
  • Simon Cowell admitted the vocals “weren’t great” but said AGT can celebrate authenticity rather than just record-deal talent.
  • Sandoval’s AGT appearance follows stints on Special Forces, The Masked Singer and The Traitors, and he is set to appear on the upcoming season of House of Villains.