Simon Cowell’s never been one to hold back, but sometimes his sharp tongue hits harder than a talent show’s buzzer. On America’s Got Talent, he threw out a jab aimed straight below the belt at none other than Mel B, comparing a lackluster performance to her wedding night. Ouch. While the joke was meant to get some laughs, it actually marked the beginning of one of the most uncomfortable moments in AGT history.

A Still from America’s Got Talent | Credits: Syco Entertainment

Mel B’s reaction? Let’s just say it wasn’t all Spice Girls-level, girl power. That offhand comment snowballed into drama both on and off-screen, leading to one of the show’s darkest chapters. Here’s how a single quip turned the AGT stage into a storm of controversy.

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