AGT audience slams Howie Mandel as ‘rude’ for joking during unicycle act about Simon Cowell’s bike crash and broken back
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 friendly banter 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.
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 .
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.”
“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!”
He broke three vertebrae, and just missed his spinal cord by a centimeter, in the horrendous fall.
The star fell backwards and smashed down on to a concrete floor in front of his horrified son Eric, six, and partner Lauren Silverman's teenage son Adam from a previous relationship.
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The star was rushed to Providence Saint John’s hospital in Santa Monica, where he underwent his surgery.
later confessed to fans that he had not read the instruction manual before trying out his new toy.