What Happened to Erica Rhodes in AGT 2024?
Erica Rhodes was praised as Sofia Vergara’s favorite comedian on AGT 2024 stage with her hilarious stand-up routine in audition.
| Age (at audition) | 41 Years |
| Home Town | Newton, Massachusetts |
| Act | Comedian |
| Season | 19 |
| Position Reached | Quarter-Finals |
Erica Rhodes‘ stand-up comedy performance had the audience amused and laughing throughout the performance. Everyone was standing ovation while clapping at the end of her performance and all the judges votes ‘yes’ advancing her to the upcoming round.
This American actress and comedian comes form Newton, Massachusetts. Erica Rhodes is 41 years old.
In the quarter final, Erica impressed the audience with her funny stories about her voice, getting older, and dating. Yet, she could not move on to the semi final round.
Following the performance in audition level, Howie Mandel complimented,” I think after tonight you’re going to be a well-known comedian.” Let’s explore the background story of this wonderful comedian and her amusing audition moments.
Background
Erica Rhodes is a native of Newton, Massachusetts, USA. She attended Boston University College of Fine Arts and graduated from the Atlantic Theater Conservatory.
She has been performing on A Prairie Home Companion since the age of 13 and appeared in several movies and TV shows, including Plague Town, 1000 Ways to Die, and The Consultants.
In 2016, Erica appeared in an episode of Modern Family alongside judge Sofia Vergara. And in 2019, she participated in the comedy competition show Bring the Funny where she was placed 12th overall.
Erica Rhodes Biography
| Real Name | Erica Rhodes |
| Age | 41 Years |
| Birthday | 5 April 1983 |
| Birthplace | Newton, Massachusetts, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress, comedian |
Family & Relationships
There are no available information about her family and relationships.
What happened in America’s Got Talent?
Audition
Erica started her stand-up routine from declaring that she wants to be a “participation trophy wife”, and then her love for thrift stores and her continuing search for love. She presented a perfect capture of the ridiculous side of modern relationships.
Sofia Vergara gave a surprising feedback as “I don’t know, maybe I’m crazy, but I think you’re my favorite comedian that I have seen on AGT. You should be on a sitcom. I think the people are going to love you.” The audience kept laughing and supporting her by cheering since the beginning of the audition.
Howie Mandel complimented her when he said, “You are brilliant, you’re real, you’re relatable, you’re funny.” Erica Rhodes successfully received all the four votes from the judges and moved to the next round on AGT 2024.
Quarter-Finals
Comedian Erica Rhodes returned to the AGT stage in quarter finals with a stand-up routine that touched on her personal experiences with her unique voice, aging, dating, and being friendzoned.
Her self-deprecating humor and relatable storytelling earned her a standing ovation from Howie Mandel, who praised her for being “so real, so comfortable,” and “so memorable.” Heidi Klum called her a “great storyteller,” and Sofia Vergara expressed her admiration for Erica’s “amazing material,” stating she would love to see her on a sitcom.
However, Simon Cowell was less enthusiastic, admitting that he didn’t find her jokes funny and didn’t laugh much during her performance. Erica’s humor, however, struck a chord with many, making her a memorable act of the night.
But unfortunately, she could not receive enough votes to get selected for the semi finals.
Social Media
Featured image credits: Instagram/@ericarhodes
