
Two years after"Scandoval,"former"Vanderpump Rules"starTom Sandovalis taking on"America's Got Talent." The ex-Bravolebrity — whobecame a "Pump Rules" pariah after an explosive cheatingscandal — is slated to audition for "AGT" with his band the Most Extras on the upcoming June 24 episode. "My name is Tom Sandoval, I was the most hated man in America," Sandovalquips in an "AGT" teaser posted on the show's official Instagram account. "This is the chance to show who I am as a musician." In a separate clip,Sandoval and his band perform the '80s hit song "Take on Me" by A-haon the NBC reality TV variety series. During the audition, judges Mel B,Simon CowellandSofía VergaraandMel Blooked uneasy about Sandoval's "AGT" attempt. When does 'America's Got Talent' 2025start? What to know about the premiere, judges Later, though, Cowell smiles as Sandoval dramatically dances on stage and surprises the audience with his vocal ability. Last month, the landmark 20th season of "America's Got Talent" kicked off, offering amateur and often unknown acts the chance to win a $1 million prize and performance in Las Vegas. Mel B returned as a judge alongside comedianHowie Mandel, Cowell and Vergara. The "Scary Spice" Girl replacesformer judge and supermodel Heidi Klum,who joined the group in 2013 and judged on Seasons 8-13. ActorTerry Crewsreprised his host main hosting role on the show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by America's Got Talent - AGT (@agt) Sandoval's role in the aptly coined "Scandoval" cemented him as one of the most infamous reality TV stars in history. In early March 2023, tabloid reports began circulating that Sandoval cheated on his longtime girlfriendAriana Madixwith their co-starRaquel Leviss, who is now known by her legal nameRachel Leviss. The controversy catapulted Madix, now split from Sandoval, into superstardom with stints asRoxie Hart on "Chicago" on Broadwayand as a finalist onABC's "Dancing with the Stars." Last year, reality hit Sandoval and his former castmateswhen Bravo announced that "Pump Rules" would returnwith a brand-new cast following the hit show's 11th season and Madix's individual success as host of"Love Island USA." Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund,Edward Segarra This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Tom Sandoval makes surprising 'America's Got Talent' audition