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Mel B storms off America’s Got Talent after Simon Cowell makes rude joke

Cape Town – Mel B stormed off the judging podium of America’s Got Talent after Simon Cowell made a crass joke about her wedding day.

During a live broadcast of the show, viewers witnessed an awkward disagreement between the two judges after escape artist Demian Aditya performed his act.

Simon’s critique poked fun at Mel B’s wedding night causing her to throw her water in the reality TV judge’s face and storm off.

Simon quipped: “I kind of think it will be like Mel B's wedding night. A lot of anticipation, not much promise.”

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:

Simon’s insensitive jokes comes after Mel B filed for divorce from Stephen Belafonte after almost 10 years of marriage, in March.

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