SIMON Cowell and fellow America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel were left visibly emotional after a touching performance on the show that involved drones.

When Sky Elements finished an outdoor performance involving drones on AGT, Simon and the other judges were left visibly moved, with Howie Mandel even sharing why he thought it was a fitting performance to air on September 11.

Simon Cowell was visibly moved on AGTCredit: NBC

Simon couldn’t hold back his emotions any longerCredit: NBC

Sky Elements is a drone act in the United States, with the act having previously won several Guinness World RecordsCredit: NBC

Howie Mandel was also overcome with emotion during the recent airingCredit: NBC

The performance was dedicated to Sky Elements’ member Preston Ward’s late daughter, Briley Rose, who passed away in 2020.

After the performance, the judges were moved with Howie left choking back tears because of the emotional moment.

Simon was at a loss for words when he was barely able to say, “That was, uh, that was, um — oh gosh.”

The famous TV judge, who is also known for his judging on The X Factor and other Got Talent shows around the world, granted the golden buzzer to the act.

Howie Mandel then noted that the moving performance, which saw a giant rose and butterflies emerge, was ideal for September 11.

Speaking to the act, he said, “I can’t thank you enough for this.

“And I’m looking at your family members… There isn’t an act that just moves your heart this much, and you just broke us.”

Simon and Howie weren’t the only judges moved by the emotional performance.

Sofia Vergara also gushed over the drone act, branding it “emotional” and a total “surprise”.

“I mean, who knew that drones could make you so emotional?” she said in disbelief, clearly impressed by the performance.

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“That was a surprise. That was so beautiful! That was, like, heartfelt, and I mean, I don’t even know what to say.

‘BEAUTIFUL JOB’

“Congratulations! What a beautiful, beautiful job,” she added.

Meanwhile, Heidi Klum added, “I just want to give you a big hug right now.”

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Sky Elements are 6x Guinness World Record Holders, with the act also known for being the leading drone light show provider in the United States.

Reacting to the moving performance, viewers watching at home weighed in on social media.

‘MADE ME WEEP’

“#SkyElements made me weep. That was such a beautiful tribute to his daughter. His Rose in the City of Roses.

“@howiemandel made another great point that act probably resonated with a lot of people tonight (being Sept 11). I can’t imagine losing a child. Better go thru,” penned one.

While another person said, “Sky Elements with a real tearjerker. What a great act. RIP to his daughter!”

During the performance, flowers were used, as well as a butterfly, and a phoenix.

Depicted in the performance was a father touching a butterfly before it turned into a phoenix.

Sky Elements’ performance was a tribute to one of the members’ late daughtersCredit: NBC

The performance was created with dronesCredit: NBC

Viewers watching at home were also emotional when watching the performanceCredit: NBC

Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell were all emotional after Sky Elements performedCredit: NBC