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Despite Howie\u2019s denial, Heidi insisted: \u201cIt was not me girls,\u201d Terry revealed they had \u201cplayback\u201d and \u201cproof\u201d as he encouraged producers to \u201cshow the tape.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the clip, the controversial comedian could be seen reaching over to Heidi\u2019s buzzer and quickly pulling his arm back after pressing the buzzer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, he maintained: \u201cI would not press my buzzer in the semi-finals.\u201d<\/p>\n
The two judges then had a brief squabble as Heidi hit back: \u201c What is going on with you, Howie? There is an invisible line right here [between us]. This is your side; this is my side.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Viewers were also furious at the judge and took to social media to share rage, including @Patriotpoetsma1 who fumed: \u201cTotal d****e move on Howie pushing Heidi\u2019s buzzer.\u201d<\/p>\n @DM-by5sr added: \u201cI don’t know why the judges didn’t like this song. I like it & enjoyed it\u201d<\/p>\n A third viewer @AaronGz95 stated: \u201cThe disrespect for these girls was just horrible. Howie buzzing was totally uncalled for and to push Heidi\u2019s buzzer and not his and not owning up to it \u2026 what a coward.\u201d<\/p>\n As @rachelleharman8101 blasted: \u201cYou girls did awesome. Howie doesn’t know anything.\u201d<\/p>\n However, some defended the judge as @PinkRose2004 wrote: \u201dI Love Howie he meant well, nothing is wrong for trying to put a stop to the torture those girls were inflicting on the listener.\u201d<\/p>\n @hunter240x admitted: \u201cI was waiting for a buzzer and figured it would be from Howie. It was a nice song but lacked the energy tonight has been bringing.\u201d<\/p>\n After Heidi and Sofia Vergara revealed they too weren\u2019t fans of the performance, Simon Cowell addressed the buzzer controversy and took aim at the producers.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cFirst of all, I don\u2019t think the producers should have done what they just did because we don\u2019t have a lot of time to talk and actually give you something constructive,\u201d he added: \u201cSo I apologise.\u201d<\/p>\n
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