An incident with Jay Leno is one of several examples of what insiders called a toxic culture at AmericasGotTalent. Full story:
exclusively reported on Friday that both Union and Hough were cut from the show, and that Cowell and cast members Howie Mandel and Terry Crews were all expected to return. At the time, an NBC insider described the parting of ways as amicable.
This would not be the first time “AGT” has been accused of insensitivity towards top talent. Nick Cannon, who hosted the series for seven seasons, resigned abruptly in 2017 in a scathing Facebook post that condemned NBC. Sources also shared a related incident that occurred during another audition taping this season, where Union and other staffers expressed concerns over a white male performer crossing a line in portraying people of color. The contestant’s gimmick involved rapid costume changes inside a larger garment, while impersonating a multitude of famous singers. In one such quick change, the contestant emerged in the guise of Beyoncé Knowles.
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