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Tom Sandoval Voted Off 'America's Got Talent' After Split-Judge Live Quarterfinal

Viewer votes went to other acts following a divided response to his 'Blinding Lights' cover.

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Overview

  • On the season 20 results show, Sandoval and The Most Extras were eliminated, losing out in their pairing to comedian Shuler King as the field advanced without them.
  • Their Aug. 19 performance put a jazz-rock spin on The Weeknd’s 'Blinding Lights,' during which Simon Cowell hit his red X and said the act 'did not sound good.'
  • Sofía Vergara called the set entertaining despite sound issues, Mel B praised Sandoval’s commitment and stage presence, and Howie Mandel framed the group as a fun party band.
  • Sandoval said his in-ear monitors failed right before he went on, noting he was 'flying in the dark' but emphasizing he 'had a blast' performing.
  • The Vanderpump Rules alum had earned unanimous yeses for a June audition of A-ha’s 'Take On Me,' but this week’s advancing acts included Steve Ray Ladson, Sirca Marea, Jourdan Blue, and LightWire.