Sofia Vergara, the lovely judge on America’s Got Talent, recently found herself at the center of a joke made by Howie Mandel. After taking part in a lie-detector test on the show, Vergara was playfully asked by Mandel if there was anyone in the audience that she’s interested in. This innocent question was a lighthearted reference to the fact that she is now single for the first time in almost a decade.
Unfortunately, Vergara decided to keep her secret crush under wraps and walked back to her seat, leaving the audience and Mandel a little disappointed. This interesting incident has since sparked online chatter and criticism towards Mandel, especially since this isn’t the first time he has made a joke about Vergara’s love life.
Just a few weeks ago, Mandel made a similar comment when a young contestant on the show was looking for an eligible bachelor for her puppet. Mandel cheekily suggested that she should have talked to Sofia, as she is currently single and available. While Vergara seemed to laugh it off, her loyal fans didn’t take it well.
In response to the backlash, Mandel defended himself in an interview with Extra. He explained that he didn’t think the joke was “too soon” and reassured everyone that Vergara herself found it amusing. Mandel emphasized that he would never do anything to hurt a dear friend and co-worker.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello: The End of a 7-Year Marriage
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello recently made headlines when they announced their separation on July 17. Two days later, Joe filed for divorce, citing the dreaded and vague reason of “irreconcilable differences,” a common phrase used in celebrity divorces. Though the specifics of their divorce remain private, the couple did release a joint statement expressing that it was a mutual decision.
“We have made the difficult decision to divorce,” they stated on July 17, listing the separation date as July 2. They also humbly requested privacy during this transition phase in their lives, highlighting their desire for a smooth and respectful separation.
It has been reported that the couple had a prenuptial agreement in place, leading to speculation that Joe wanted a divorce because Vergara did not want to have children. The couple first met in 2014 and tied the knot in 2015. However, it seems that differing desires regarding starting a family became a stumbling block for this once-envied Hollywood pair.
Sofia Vergara, who already has one child from a previous relationship, recently celebrated her 51st birthday, just before the announcement of their separation. As she navigates this new chapter in her life, we can only admire her unwavering resilience and hope for her happiness and success in the future.
