Howie Mandel making a clearly unexpected joke about Sofia Vergara's newly single status.kicked off it's first live shows on Tuesday, and the night featured a particularly unique performance by 12-year-old ventriloquist and mentalist Brynn Cummings.The fun, playful act involved the audience making a love connection between fuzzy puppets, and it was all good, wholesome fun. Although Mandel couldn't help but poke some fun when it came time to the judges' feedback.After calling Cummings «adorable» and praising her act, Mandel added, «I have one word of advice.