Heidi Klum Asked an 'AGT' Contestant If He's Ever Been Snogged and Fans Aren't Happy
Things got just a little awkward on the latest episode of America's Got Talent. While the fifth audition show started out pretty normally, the night turned personal really fast when 20-year-old singer Joseph O'Brien walked on the stage.
After briefly introducing himself, Joseph announced that he came to the show alone, which prompted Heidi Klum to inquire about his relationship status. The young contestant then revealed that he wasn't very experienced with dating.
"I don’t have a girlfriend," he said. “I’ve actually been single my entire life. I’ve actually never gone on a legit date or anything.”
Looking stunned, Heidi pressed Joseph further and then asked him if he's ever "snogged anyone" (which Mel B quickly verified means kissing with tongue).
“No, I haven’t,” Joseph explained. “No kissing, no. It’s not happened.”
The exchange caused the crowd to let out a collective "aw." Heidi then offered encouragement and told him "It's going to happen!"
Joseph went on to crush his rendition of Lionel Richie's "Hello" and was sent through to the next round. But despite his incredible audition, Heidi's line of questioning before he began singing seemed to really bother some viewers. "Poor kid getting the third degree because of his relationship status. Maybe he's not looking for a partner, maybe he's happy with the life the way it is," one person wrote on Facebook.
And others on Twitter agreed:
It’s actually smart he hasn’t been on a date with a girl. Nothing to be ashamed of. @heidiklum Why put him on the spot.
- Garth (@dreammessenger) June 27, 2018
NO, #AGT, @AGT Heidi is 2x that child's age, stop creeping on him.
- Jami Nord (@JamiNord) June 27, 2018
Still, for the most part, many viewers thought Heidi's "snogged" comment was all in the name of good fun:
Have you snogged anyone? 😂😂 classic @heidiklum classic. #AGT2018 #agt #AmericasGotTalent
- Michael Dean Shelton (@michaeldean0116) June 27, 2018
Thank you, @heidiklum, for increasing our vocabulary while we watch #AGT! 😂👍🏽
- Ryan Bartholomee (@RyanBartholomee) June 27, 2018
And then there were some who didn't care about Heidi's questions at all and were more concerned about trying to score a first date with the talented performer:
I’m 18, never kissed anyone or had a boyfriend too! I need ur number!❤️ #AGT @jbobrienmusic
- Abby_Lundquist5 (@ALundquist5) June 27, 2018
Me watching @jbobrienmusic on @AGT #agt pic.twitter.com/mIkbULO2Sb
- Brittany (@brittanyboydx) June 27, 2018
I think I'm in love 😍😍 #AGT
- Stephani (@SweetestPerson) June 27, 2018
Joseph -- wanted to message @jbobrienmusic before you get mega-follower-famous and tell you what a wonderful audition you did! I think a million girls including me just fell in love with you. Best of luck!! -KT #AGT
- Katie Richárd (@_heyitsKT) June 27, 2018
Reactions and relationship status aside, we're eager to see what song Joseph will bust out on the piano next. If his next performance is anything like this one, there's no question he'll go far.
America’s Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST on NBC.
You Might Also Like
