America's Got Talent Judges Have A Tough Career

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The America’s Got Talent judges have a tough job. Mel B. Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel definitely are responding in real time to the acts on stage. On Tuesday night the live shows reveal unique moments on stage to the judges at the same time as the TV viewers. When it comes to TV magic, the judges reactions are priceless. The squirm in your judging panel chair moments are live, when the cameras show the intense facial expressions, the viewers can’t help but laugh.

Mel B has some of the most intense expressions. Her face lights up and her hands start waving. Her expressions actually reflect much of how the viewer feels at home. A bit of shock, a whisper of awe and a verbal expression that blurts out of her mouth without a filter. In fact, she’s become so expressive that AGT put out a video with highlights of her responses (and well, it’s priceless!)
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Stripped away from the production are heavily produced intros and musical projections. At this point in the AGT competition, it’s about talent. Acts can either perform at a live show. Or they can’t. There is no safety net when it comes to the magic of TV. Not even a camera angle can save a contestant, if, they can’t handle the pressure and

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