'AGT' 's Human Fountains Defend Their Spitting Act — Called 'Stupid' and 'Disgusting' by Judges

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all, theHuman FountainsenteredAmerica’s Got Talent. For the quarterfinals, the synchronized spitting men amplified their cringe-worthy act with a hot dog trick that involved spitting a wiener, ketchup and mustard onto a bun and then someone eating it. “How the hell am I supposed to comment on what I just saw? I’ll give this to you: It’s the most stupid act we’ve ever had on the finals ofAGT,”Simon Cowellsaid after giving the water-spewing act a red X.

'AGT' 's Jackie Evancho on the Dark Side of Child Stardom: 'There Were Men Who Wanted to Hurt Me'

AlthoughAmerica’s Got TalentpropelledJackie Evanchoto overnight success, the child star battled the downsides of stardom alone. At the age of 10, classical singer Evancho was named the runner-up on season 5 of the NBC competition series in 2010. While the experience created a strong foundation for her professional career, it negatively impacted her in ways unknown to fans — until today. Now 18, Evancho, who is competing onAmerica’s Got Talent: The Champions, opened up about the behind-the-scenes hardships she’s faced in the near decade since becoming an overnight sensation.

'AGT' 's Jackie Evancho Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder: I Would Go 'Days Without Eating'

Nearly one week after she discussed the dark side of child stardom,Jackie Evanchois opening up about another personal battle: her eating disorder. “And then I started to hit puberty and I got my womanly curves and everything. It was just, for lack of a better word, triggering. It was really difficult for me to accept,” she admitted. “I think that my body was changing in a way that I was hoping wouldn’t happen,” 18-year-old said of puberty.

'AGT' 's Jonathan Goodwin, Paralyzed in Accident, Shares Inspirational Message: 'Make a New Plan'

Jonathan Goodwinis sharing an optimistic message with his followers, days after revealing that he is now in a wheelchair following hisOctober 2021 accidenton the set ofAmerica’s Got Talent: Extreme. The former escapologist and self-described daredevil, 42, appeared in a mirror selfie on hisInstagramStory on Monday, in which he was seen seated in his wheelchair. “When things go wrong.. try not to panic,” Goodwin wrote over the photo. “Take a minute.. take a breath.

'AGT' 's Julianne Hough & Simon Cowell Look Forward to 'Really Difficult' Season Finale

America’s Got Talenthas named its finalists for season 14! Ahead of the two-part season finale,Julianne Houghtells PEOPLE that the acts will need to continue to bring their A-game. “They have been giving us a full catalog of their goodness and what they have to offer for their Vegas show or whatever they do in the future,” she says. “They’re doing amazing.” In her first-ever season finale as anAGTjudge, Hough, 31, reveals the competition has higher stakes than ever.