AGT Act's Heartbreaking Tribute Leaves Judges in Tears

Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel were left visibly emotional after a touching performance on America's Got Talent that involved drones.

The performance was dedicated to Sky Elements' member Preston Ward's late daughter, Briley Rose, who passed away in 2020.

Howie Mandel then noted that the moving performance, which saw a giant rose and butterflies emerge, was ideal for September 11.

Simon and Howie weren't the only judges moved by the emotional performance.

When Sky Elements finished an outdoor performance involving drones on AGT, Simon and the other judges were left visibly moved, with Howie Mandel even sharing why he thought it was a fitting performance to air on September 11.

After the performance, the judges were moved with Howie left choking back tears because of the emotional moment.

I mean, who knew that drones could make you so emotional? she said in disbelief, clearly impressed by the performance.

Sofia Vergara also gushed over the drone act, branding it emotional and a total surprise.

Heidi Klum - In March 2013, Heidi was announced as Sharon Osbourne's replacement on AGT.

Congratulations! What a beautiful, beautiful job, she added.

Here is some more information about the A-list judges.

He became a judge during the program's 11th season and has since remained a series regular.

Howie Mandel - Out of all the panelists, Howie Mandel is the longest-tenured judge on America's Got Talent.

Howie joined the hit reality series during the show's 5th season replacing David Hasselhoff.

Reacting to the moving performance, viewers watching at home weighed in on social media.

SkyElements made me weep.

@howiemandel made another great point that act probably resonated with a lot of people tonight (being Sept 11).

While another person said, Sky Elements with a real tearjerker.