Tom Sandoval's journey on America's Got Talent has come to an end, but not without leaving a lasting impression – and a ringing in his ears, thanks to Simon Cowell's buzzer. The Vanderpump Rules alum and his band, Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras, were eliminated during the quarterfinals after their performance of The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" failed to impress the notoriously critical judge.
The Performance That Triggered the Buzzer
Sandoval and his band brought their signature high energy to the stage, but Cowell wasn't buying it. He slammed his buzzer mid-performance, sending a clear message that Sandoval's jazzy rendition wasn't hitting the mark. Sandoval admitted he was unaware of the buzzer during the performance due to technical issues with his in-ear monitors.
Sandoval's Reaction to the Criticism
Despite the harsh critique, Sandoval took the elimination in stride. He acknowledged that the performance could have been better and cited technical difficulties and a focus on movement as contributing factors. In a humorous Instagram post, Sandoval mimicked the sound of Cowell's buzzer, saying, "Simon's buzzer, it haunts me. OK, Simon, we get it. We get it, dude."
AGT Journey Recap
- Audition: Sandoval initially received praise for his energetic cover of A-ha's "Take on Me," even earning some positive feedback from Simon Cowell.
- Quarterfinals: The "Blinding Lights" performance marked a turning point, with Cowell's buzzer signaling a significant decline in his approval.
- Elimination: Sandoval and his band were eliminated from the competition during the quarterfinals.
While his AGT run is over, Sandoval seems to be taking it all in stride, finding humor in the experience and moving forward. Only time will tell what's next for the reality star and his band.