AGT’s Sofia Vergara throws shady jab at Mel B under her breath on season 20 and Mel was called out by all three of her co-stars

AMERICA’S Got Talent’s Sofia Vergara has been caught throwing a shady jab at Mel B under her breath during the season 20 premiere.

The snarky moment happened after a source told The U.S. Sun that the pair of judges appeared “icy” on set and hardly spoke to each other when filming.

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Sofia Vergara judges the season 20 premiere of America’s Got TalentCredit: NBC

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Mel B returns to AGT for season 20 after previously leaving the show in 2018Credit: NBC
For Season 20 of AGT, Mel B, 49, returned as a judge for the first time since she was last on the show back in 2018.

It marks the first time she’s worked with Sofia, 52, who joined the show in 2020 following the end of her hit sitcom, Modern Family.

When they each got to set to film the Season 20 premiere, the ladies revealed it was actually the first time they’d ever even met.

“So nice to finally meet you,” Mel told Sofia as they went in for a hug backstage.

However, it appears the camaraderie didn’t last long as during the very first audition of the evening, Sofia and Mel were caught at odds.

AGT hopeful Eric Booker was the first person to step foot on the big stage this season in hopes of showing off his talents of quickly swallowing whole jars of bizarre ingredients, such as hot dog water and pickle juice.

While the judges, as well as host Terry Crews, seemed charmed by Eric’s electric personality, one person he did not win over was the famous Spice Girl.

Just seconds into his act, Mel hit her ‘X’ buzzer – meaning she had seen enough of the audition and wanted it to end.

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Mel B appears upset during an audition on AGT as Sofia and Simon look shockedCredit: NBC

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America’s Got Talent contestant Eric Booker chugs a jar of hot sauce during his auditionCredit: NBC
She then crossed her arms and appeared to pout during the remainder of Eric’s performance.

“I don’t like it,” she continued to complain as co-star Howie Mandel turned to her and said, “you’re grumpy.”

Mel continued to look upset, and at one point, Sofia leaned over to Simon Cowell and mentioned how displeased her co-star seemed to be.

“I mean, she just got here and she’s already putting red,” Sofia told Simon – which he replied: “I know, a bit grumpy.”

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Following the audition, the judges gave critical feedback to contestant Eric, with Mel expressing concern for his health.

“I think you can really injure the lining of your tummy. I don’t think you should be doing that. Please take care of yourself,” she begged him.

Ultimately, Eric did not end up receiving enough ‘yeses’ to advance to the next round.

ICE QUEENS?

Mel B was first part of the AGT panel in 2013 and remained a judge for five years until her departure in 2018.

Over seven years later, the British pop star took back her judges’ seat to lead this current season alongside Simon, Howie and Sofia.

Previously, a source claimed that while Mel appeared to get along with everybody when cameras were rolling, the vibe shifted behind the scenes.

During tapings of auditions, which took place over three weeks in March, “Mel barely acknowledged Sofia when they weren’t recording,” the insider alleged.

They added: “Mel spent most of the time talking to Howie who she was sat right next to or even got up to talk to Simon.

“But even though Sofia was right on the other side of her, they barely spoke or even made eye contact when the cameras went down.

“Mel would even get up and walk around to go talk to Simon or lean back and talk to him over Sofia, but barely spoke or made eye contact with Sofia.

“She seemed to get along well with Simon and Howie off-camera. And she got along with Sofia when cameras were on, but when they were off, very icy vibes.”

In front of the cameras, the pair seems to hit it off as they banter with each other during filming, and even frequently post together on social media.

America’s Got Talent airs on Tuesdays at 8 pm ET on ABC.

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Sofia Vergara and Mel B pose for the cameras on the AGT setCredit: Instagram/SofiaVergara

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AGT Season 20 pictured: (l-r) Howie Mandel, Mel B, Terry Crews, Sofía Vergara and Simon CowellCredit: Getty