Sofia Vergara Wants To See One AGT Comedian On A Sitcom, But I Like Simon Cowell’s Idea Better After…see more

Sofia Vergara Wants To See One AGT Comedian On A Sitcom, But I Like Simon Cowell’s Idea Better After He Got Roasted

A light toasting for Simon Cowell.

The quarterfinals of America’s Got Talent Season 19 are nearly over in the 2024 TV schedule, and Simon Cowell was the judge with the golden buzzer in the latest episode. It wasn’t too surprising that aerialist Sebastian got the buzzer after a spectacular performance despite his partner Sonia getting injured in rehearsals, and L6 returned without the benefit of a second song this time around. Quick change magician Solange Kardinaly was back to close out the night to plenty of applause, but comedian Erica Rhodes was still a standout of the night, although Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell have different visions of what should be next for her. Only one of them was roasted, though!

Admittedly, Simon Cowell’s roast was more of a light toasting than what Tom Brady endured earlier this year, but I’d say that Erica Rhodes certainly made her point. Following her set that touched on dating, aging, and her voice, Sofia Vergara first told the contestant this:

Funny, relatable. Your material is amazing. I still think you should be on a sitcom.

While suggesting that Rhodes should be on a sitcom isn’t exactly a vote of confidence that she’ll be the champion of America’s Got Talent Season 19, receiving that compliment from Sofia Vergara of all people had to feel good. Vergara of course starred on all eleven seasons of Modern Family and was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series four times alongside Julie Bowen.

Simon Cowell was less effusive in his praise, however, when he pointed out that he didn’t laugh this time even though he’d liked her audition. He had this suggestion:

I think you need to be in something like Saturday Night Live, amongst a lot of other people.

Unlike Simon Cowell, I did laugh at Erica Rhodes’ quarterfinals performance and wouldn’t have suggested to her face that she needs to be surrounded by others to be funny, but I do like his idea of her on Saturday Night Live, and not just because of the sketch comedy show’s recent cast departures or buzz over the 50th anniversary.