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AMERICA’S Got Talent audience SLAMMED Howie Mandel as “rude” for joking during a unicycle act about Simon Cowell breaking his back in a scary bike crash.

The judges are known for their and the comedian is no stranger to giving his British co-star a hard time but some fans insist he took it too far this week.

Howie Mandel was slammed as 'rude' for joking about Simon Cowell's bike crashCredit: NBC

The British AGT judge broke his back after a terrifying fall from a motorized backCredit: NBC

The comedian made the comment during Japanese unicycle act, UniCircle FlowCredit: NBC

On tonight’s episode of the NBC talent show, Japanese group stunned the panel with an impressive act.

The dance group performed on unicycles to an energetic routine, which they compare similar to figure skating.

Despite the intricate moves and high level of technical skill, UniCircle Flow performed flawlessly with no apparent mistakes or injuries.

The smoothness of the dangerous act shocked , 65, who couldn’t give up a chance to .

“Simon, does seeing bikes scare you?” the comic sincerely asked.

The foursome performed with limited members due to Covid but have nearly 20 dancersCredit: NBC

UniCircle Flow mixes dancing on unicycles, which they compared to figure skatingCredit: NBC

Simon called their 'unique' audition the 'best' of the dayCredit: NBC

In response, , 61, said: “Well, now that you mention it…” before he let out a big grin.

Following their performance, Howie brought the topic up once again, and quipped: “You guys were terrific.

“And wow, even with one wheel, what a great example you are to Simon showing him how to balance.

“I don’t know if you know what happened to him but that was with TWO wheels and no dancing at all.”

The American Idol alum did not appear amused by the comment and didn’t acknowledge it, but praised the group in his critique.

Howie and Heidi Klum were stunned by the impressive auditionCredit: NBC

Howie joked that they could 'balance on one wheel better than Simon could on two wheels'Credit: NBC

The stern AGT judge did not appear amused by his cast mate's jokeCredit: NBC

“It was amazing and one of the most unique acts we’ve seen on AGT. I was blown away by this. Best audition of the day,” Simon gushed.

While it was apparent the Deal Or No Deal host was simply giving his buddy a hard time, some members of the audience weren’t amused.

“Why Howie brought up Simon accident? Rude… glad you are back Simon,” someone tweeted.

Another exclaimed: “Wow Simon break his back falling off a bike & Howie is making jokes about it!”

Howie and Simon have maintained a close relationship throughout their years as co-starsCredit: Getty

“I feel like as long as any motorcycle, bike, unicycle, etc. acts are on this season, Howie will NOT let Simon live that down,” a third said.

Last year, Simon was at his home - which forced him to .

He broke three vertebrae, and just missed his spinal cord by a centimeter, in the horrendous fall.

Simon Cowell made his AGT return last week after breaking his back in a bike crashCredit: NBC

AGT audience slams Howie Mandel as ‘rude’ for joking during unicycle act about Simon Cowell’s bike crash and broken back

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