Sofia Vergara wiped away tears after formerly bullied saxophone player Avery Dixon earned a Golden Buzzer on Tuesday's season premiere of America's Got Talent.The 49-year-old actress got emotional after show host Terry Crews, 53, slapped the Golden Buzzer sending Atlanta saxophone player Avery, 21, straight to the live shows.'I was crying, and I never cry,' Sofia told fellow judge Heidi Klum, 48, after golden confetti fell onto the stage in celebration of Avery's achievement.
Season premiere:Sofia Vergara wiped away tears after formerly bullied saxophone player Avery Dixon earned a Golden Buzzer on Tuesday's season premiere of America's Got Talent'I know, not a dry eye in the house,' Heidi said.Avery was the first Golden Buzzer recipient during season 17 of the NBC talent competition that has a grand prize of $1 million and a headlining show in Las Vegas for the winner.
Franchise creator, executive producer and judge Simon Cowell, 62, asked Avery about his background before his audition.Avery revealed that he was bullied in elementary school and was nicknamed 'Hammerhead' because of 'these knots on my head because I'm premature'.
Golden buzzer:Avery was the first Golden Buzzer recipient during season 17 of the NBC talent competition that has a grand prize of $1 million and a headlining show in Las Vegas for the winner Never cries:'I was crying, and I never cry,' Sofia told fellow judge Heidi Klum, 48, after golden confetti fell onto the stage in celebration of Avery's achievement Got emotional: Sofia got emotional during the season 17 premiere'I was born at 1 pounds, 8 ounces,' Avery said. 'And my vocal cords don't close all the way.
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