AMERICA'S Got Talent fans have been left in shock after Howie Mandel cries on set.

The judge made an emotional return after being out for a few episodes, due to having COVID-19.

AGT is currently in the auditions phase of season 17.

For a few episodes now, Howie has been absent from the judging table.

But he made his triumphant return halfway through the July 19 episode.

Howie posted his reunion on Twitter and captioned the post: "REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD."

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Host Terry Crews introduced Howie and they had drums and music playing in the background.

"Making his triumphant return," the host said. "Howie Mandelllllll."

The crowd cheered and gave him a standing ovation as the comedian walked through the back doors.

Howie blew kisses to the audience and then took his glasses off and wiped away tears as he walked to the front.

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The 66-year-old hugged each of his fellow judges before sitting down.

EMOTIONAL REUNION

As Howie sat down Terry spoke: "Very emotional right now."

"So emotional," the judge agreed.

Then the actor practically screamed: "WE MISS YOU!" and Howie gestured to him in thanks.

Judge Simon Cowell spoke up: "By the way, Howie, I have had days of misery without you."

Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara nodded in agreement as the Canadian native said: "That is so sweet."

Terry asked him if he was feeling better and Howie responded with: "1000% better. I'm so thrilled to be here."

They went on to say they love him and missed him very much and then Terry went on with the show.

WELCOME BACK!

AGT fans were so happy to see him return and were shocked when he broke down in tears.

Many fans simply said: "Welcome back!"

Howie tweeted out: "Retweet if you're thrilled for my return #AGT."

Twitter followers were quick to retweet and comment on their happiness.

"Howie. Who wouldn't be thrilled?" asked one fan.

"I won't be able to sleep tonight, I'm so thrilled," commented one AGT fan page.

A third said: "Welcome back! Glad you are feeling better."

"It's not the same without you," one fan wrote.

HOWIE'S ABSENCE

Howie did not appear on the July 12 episode of AGT and many fans wondered where the judge was.

No one on the show spoke on the matter, but fans later found out he had the Corona Virus.

The judge was absent for most of the July 19 episode as well, but came back halfway through, as the show was pre-taped and was shot on different days.

Howie first started out as a judge on the show after a successful run with Deal or No Deal.

He is the longest-running judge on the competition show.

After not being given an explanation, AGT fans asked the comedian on Twitter why he was gone.

Mandel did respond to the fan saying simply: "I got Covid."

Being a self-confessed germaphobe, he took all the precautions he could while having the virus.

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America's Got Talent is currently still in its audition rounds and will transition to live shows on August 9.

Fans can watch the competition show on NBC on Tuesdays at 8/7c and the next day on Peacock.

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