Sofia Vergara: Dealing with Jokes and a Divorce

Sofia Vergara Faces an Awkward Joke on America’s Got Talent

Sofia Vergara, the beloved judge on America’s Got Talent, recently found herself in an uncomfortable spot. During a lie-detector test on the show, fellow judge Howie Mandel asked her if there was anyone in the audience she’s interested in. This question was particularly relevant as Vergara recently became single after almost a decade.

Unfortunately, Vergara chose not to answer the question and quietly returned to her seat, leaving both the audience and Mandel disappointed. This incident sparked online backlash towards Mandel, especially since this wasn’t the first time he had made a joke about Vergara’s new single status.

Just a few weeks before, Mandel cracked a similar joke when a young contestant was looking for an eligible bachelor for her puppet. Mandel playfully suggested she should talk to Sofia, highlighting her availability. Although Vergara seemed to laugh it off, her fans online did not take it well.

In response to the criticism, Mandel defended himself in an interview with Extra. He stated that he didn’t think the joke was “too soon” and mentioned that Sofia herself found it amusing. Mandel emphasized that he would never intentionally harm a friend and fellow co-worker.

The End of Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello’s 7-Year Marriage

On July 17, Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello announced their separation. Just two days later, Joe filed for divorce, citing “irreconcilable differences,” a common reason among celebrities. While the specific details of their divorce remain private, the couple released a joint statement expressing that their decision was mutual.

“We have made the difficult decision to divorce,” they stated on July 17, revealing July 2 as the date of their separation. They also requested privacy during this transitional phase in their lives.

Reports suggest that the couple had a prenuptial agreement in place, and there is speculation that Joe wanted a divorce because Sofia did not want to have children. The couple first met in 2014 and got married in 2015, but it appears that conflicting desires regarding starting a family played a significant role in their separation.