Viewers tuning in to AGT on Tuesday, September 10, 2025, were surprised when longtime judge Howie Mandel was missing from the panel. Host Terry Crews introduced the night’s performers as usual, but Mandel’s seat was empty, sparking questions across social media about his whereabouts.

Howie Mandel Misses a Live Show

Mandel was not present during the September 10 broadcast, though the network did not provide an immediate explanation for his absence. The episode carried on with the remaining judges, but the dynamic felt different without Mandel’s signature humor and candid feedback.

Impact on America’s Got Talent 20 Recap

The missing judge became a focal point of the night’s America’s Got Talent 20 recap . Fans noted how the pacing and panel chemistry shifted with only three

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