Sick Heidi Klum talks to Howie Mandel: ‘America’s Got Talent’


“America’s Got Talent” is not the same with Heidi klum ill with fever Fortunately, the popular German judge was able to phone Howie Mandel during the fifth episode on Tuesday to give an update on his health. “It is not the same here. How do you feel physically? Howie asked her sick and confined judge. Heidi replied through sobs that she is “fine” and that she has everything she needs. She became ill during half of the season 15 auditions and was soon replaced on the jury by Eric Stonestreet. Heidi then tested negative for coronavirus.

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“Are you drinking a lot of fluids?” Howie asked. “Drink a lot of water. This is how I live my whole life, even when we are not. Always, if I have a fever, I am in another house or I am going to stay somewhere. Is there something? I feel like we should do something.”

“No, I just wanted to say hi,” said Heidi, surrounded by pillows and blankets.

Howie smiled back. We love you and I will contact you later. Okay? Feeling better.”

Season 15 marks Heidi’s return to “America’s Got Talent” after being temporarily out of last summer’s cycle. She had been on the show since season 8, when she and Mel B replaced a single judge, Sharon Osbourne. This season Heidi is sitting between Howie and Simon Cowell, with a new judge Sofia Vergara taking the fourth seat. Heidi is also a regular panelist on the NBC spin-off series “AGT: The Champions”.

Fortunately, before getting sick, Heidi was able to push her Golden Buzzer to become a soul singer. Cristina Rae. Originally, Heidi wanted to “wait until next week or the following week” to press her Golden Buzzer, but changed her mind when she heard Cristina sing. “[She] he’s just deciphering it and his range is more than crazy. I always go with my guts and goosebumps. Both were happening, so I had to go for it, “Heidi explained.

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