Did Mel B vote yes for Osaka Philharmonic after initially hitting her ‘X’ on AGT? Details explored 

In AGT aka America's Got Talent Season 20 Auditions 3, that aired on June 10, 2025, the Osaka Philharmonic stepped onstage looking like a traditional classical music group. But their performance quickly took a comedic turn. Dressed in tuxedos, they surprised the audience and judges by stripping down and using dry ice sticks to create sounds on each other’s bodies, including their chests.

Mel B hit her red “X” and later saying she “didn’t get it” and didn’t enjoy the act. But later, later voted “yes” after the act included Simon Cowell in their routine.

When the group invited Simon Cowell to take part, he agreed to have his chest frozen as part of the routine. That unexpected moment caused a shift in Mel B’s reaction. She told the group that if they involved Simon, she would consider taking her “X” back.

By the end of the audition, Mel B kept her word and voted “yes,” helping the Osaka Philharmonic secure enough approval from all four judges to move forward in the competition. The moment was one of the night’s most talked-about twists.

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Mel B changed her vote after Simon joined the Osaka Philharmonic’s routine in AGT

The Osaka Philharmonic began their audition looking like a serious classical group, but quickly turned it into a comedic act involving dry ice sticks and bare-chested theatrics. As the group performed “Ode to Joy” using unconventional body-based percussion, Mel B pressed her red “X,” saying she didn’t enjoy the act and didn’t understand it.

The moment took a surprising turn when Simon Cowell joked about joining the act by letting the performers freeze his chest. Once he agreed and lifted his shirt for the group to include him, the mood shifted. Mel B, who had earlier dismissed the act, said, “If you do Simon’s nipples, I’ll take my ‘X’ back.”

True to her word, after the performers included Simon, Mel B changed her decision and voted “yes.” With approval from Simon, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara as well, the Osaka Philharmonic moved forward in the competition. The group’s ability to win over the panel with their unexpected humor and audience reaction made it one of the most memorable auditions of the night.

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Aerial acts, robot performances, and choir vocals complete the night’s lineup in AGT

In addition to the Osaka Philharmonic, this episode of America's Got Talent featured several other acts. Julia and Dmytro Turkeev performed an aerial routine in a rain shower, receiving four yeses from the judges. Simon Cowell said he had not seen that combination before, and Howie Mandel commented on the risk involved in the performance.

Benjamin Hightower sang Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan without changing the pronouns. AGT judges responded well to his tone and song choice. Simon said he liked Benjamin’s version and appreciated that it was not boring. Mel B commented on his energy, and Sofia Vergara said it felt like the right path for him.

Boston Dynamics presented robot dogs that moved in coordination to a song. One of the robots stopped moving during the routine, which Simon noted helped show the difficulty involved. All judges voted yes.

The Leo High School Choir sang together as a group in AGT. Simon said he could imagine it as a stage performance. Mel B noted the feeling behind their singing, and Sofia described it as purposeful. The act moved forward with four yeses. The episode also included close-up magic, solo dancing, and a comedic rap act, rounding out a varied set of auditions.

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