America's Got Talent: Sofia Vergara cries as bullied saxophone player Avery Dixon gets Golden Buzzer
Daily MailSofia Vergara wiped away tears after formerly bullied saxophone player Avery Dixon earned a Golden Buzzer on Tuesday's season premiere of America's Got Talent. Season premiere: Sofia Vergara wiped away tears after formerly bullied saxophone player Avery Dixon earned a Golden Buzzer on Tuesday's season premiere of America's Got Talent 'I know, not a dry eye in the house,' Heidi said. Golden buzzer: Avery was the first Golden Buzzer recipient during season 17 of the NBC talent competition that has a grand prize of $1 million and a headlining show in Las Vegas for the winner Never cries: 'I was crying, and I never cry,' Sofia told fellow judge Heidi Klum, 48, after golden confetti fell onto the stage in celebration of Avery's achievement Got emotional: Sofia got emotional during the season 17 premiere 'I was born at 1 pounds, 8 ounces,' Avery said. Unique combination: Mervant Vera also advanced after his unique combination of rapping along with card tricks Yo-yo routine: Shu Takada astonished the judges with his yo-yo artistry and earned four yes votes JoJo Siwa, 19, and her mother Jessalynn watched from the wings as the all-girl XOMG POP group they founded auditioned.