AGT judge Sofia Vergara was supposed to appear at the 2025 Emmy Awards on Sunday. Instead, she was rushed to the hospital after suffering a severe allergic reaction. Her worried fans prayed for a fast recovery. Keep reading to find out what happened to the sitcom star.
AGT Sofia Vergara Rushed To Hospital
Sofia Vergara amused television viewers as Gloria on ABC’s sitcom Modern Family for eleven seasons. The show ended in 2020. She joined America’s Got Talent as a judge that same year. She stepped in as judge after Julianne Hough and Gabrielle Union both left the show.
The actress has juggled acting roles and the reality competition ever since. She was supposed to attend the 2025 Emmy Awards in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, September 14. She was scheduled as a presenter at the award show. Instead, she was rushed to the hospital.
She took to Instagram to share what happened with her followers. She shared close-up of her gorgeous face. One eye was red and swollen. Sofia Vergara was barely able to open the eye.
“Didnt make it to the Emmys but made it to the ER,” she wrote in the caption.
She added, “Craziest eye allergie right before getting in the car!”
Fans Pray For Recovery
Several of her Instagram followers who didn’t read the caption thought that someone hit Sofia Vergara in the face.
Some fans joked that the star caught something at Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez boxing match. She attended the event in Vegas on Saturday.
But others offered their thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
- “Praying for a speedy recovery”
- “Sorry baby girl! That looks painful!”
- “Omfg hope you feel better sweetie”
- “A speedy recovery for you.”
- “Prayers for a speedy recovery. Eyes issues are so painful.”
- “Outch. Feel better soon vecina”
- “Hope it gets feeling better”
- “OMG nooooo ): I had the same because of eye lashes glue. I hope you feel better soon”
America’s Got Talent host Terry Crews wrote, “Oh no! Get well soon!” Former AGT judge Heidi Klum summed it up with, “What the f…”
Sofia Vergara shared a video of her washing her eye out in the sink. She didn’t reveal what caused the allergic reaction or shared an update. The allergy appears to be mild. But still, nothing a celebrity wants to have at the Emmy Awards.
America’s Got Talent Season 20 Season Finale
Season 20 of the popular NBC reality competition premiered in May. The quarterfinals aired last week. Next up are the semifinals and the grand finale on September 24, 2025.
The show has already been renewed for Season 21. It will return in 2026. Judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Mel B. are all expected to return, along with Terry Crew as host.
Stay tuned for an update on Sofia Vergara’s health after the unexpected allergic reaction.
