AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: Watch Sofia Vergara’s Fiery Golden Buzzer Act

[Warning: This post contains spoilers for the Tuesday, June 11 episode of AMERICA’S GOT TALENT.]

Sofia Vergara got into the Golden Buzzer fun on the Tuesday, June 11 episode of AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, selecting her first act to bestow the honor upon: Argentinian Malambo company Legión. (Each judge is getting two Golden Buzzers this season, with Simon Cowell utilizing both—and kickstarting the new rule—and Heidi Klum and host Terry Crews each selecting an act in the premiere.)

But this wasn’t any normal dance routine…Legión’s boots were lit on fire right before they started.

“That was epic,” Cowell praised after they performed.

“Wow, that was very exciting, very unexpected, very surprising,” Howie Mandel added, asking the group what they were thinking after the positive response to their act.

“Malambo is life,” a Legion member said. “It’s everything for us. This is a big dream for us, incredible opportunity.”

“Many dancers have danced on the stage, but their feet have never been on fire,”  Klum joked. “It really, really was a treat.”

Cowell continued to praise the group, noting, “This is something I genuinely could see in Vegas. I see this all over the world. The amount of preparation…I can see what this means to you.”

But when it came time for Vergara to give her input, she played her cards close to the vest. “I guess the other judges are so fascinated with you guys, because for them this is something so different..I’m South American, I’ve seen this dance many times,” she said, getting boos from the audience.

“For me, you guys have to do something spectacular,” she continued, dramatically pausing. “And…that was spectacular. I thought it was amazing. I had never seen anything like that. And that’s exactly why I’m going to do this,” before pushing the button.

After she embraced the overjoyed group, she continued her praise for Legión: “This is exactly what we’re here for. This is exactly AGT. This might change these guys lives, and I’d love to be part of it.”

Watch Legión’s audition now…

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT, Tuesdays, 8/7c, NBC

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