Sofia Vergara curses out AGT co-judge Howie Mandel for hilarious ‘operation gift’ as star recovers after knee surgery

AMERICA’S Got Talent judge Sofia Vergara has cursed out her co-star Howie Mandel in a wild new video.

In an Instagram Story, the Modern Family alum showed off the wrapped gift she received from the comedian after her knee surgery.

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Sofia Vergara showed off her recovery process at home after her knee surgeryCredit: Instagram/sofiavergara

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Sofia’s son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara. showed off Howie Mandel’s ‘operation gift’Credit: Instagram/sofiavergara

Sofia cursed out Howie for buying her a pogo stick after having had knee surgeryCredit: Getty

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Sofia and Howie pictured on the set of America’s Got TalentCredit: Instagram/Sofia Vergara
During the brief clip, Sofía’s son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, slowly tore off the wrapping paper.

“This is my operation gift by Howie Mandel,” the actress said.

Manolo unveiled The Flybar pogo stick, worth up to $300.00.

In an expletive rant, Sofia, 51, dropped numerous f-bombs at her castmate.

“Gracias [Howie],” the America’s Got Talent star captioned the post and added a laughing emoji.

In the following Story, the star revealed how she is recovering from her knee surgery.

In the snapshot, Sofia relaxed on her sofa while leaning against several cushions and a white pillow.

She donned a pink robe and covered herself with a striped blanket.

Her leg was wrapped in a knee brace, with an ankle monitor on the side.

The small light was glowing green on the monitor.

Sofia Vergara, 51, shows off her figure in a bright yellow cut-out dress after cuddling up to Heidi Klum on AGT set
Sofia also placed her hand on the pogo stick, which stood next to her sofa.

On Saturday, the Griselda actress told her followers that she had knee surgery.

Sofia shared a snap from her recovery process at home.

Her bandaged leg was elevated while resting on a pillow.

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While her knee was wrapped tightly in gauze, she had a monitoring device placed on top.

The light on the small device was still green.

Her doctor, Justin Saliman – who is also her boyfriend – stood dressed in his work scrubs.

He tenderly placed his hand on her leg.

“If you ever get a major knee surgery make sure you get a handsome doctor who will sleep with you that night!” Sofia joked.

“Luv U Dr. (Justin Saliman).”

RELATIONSHIP TIMELINE

In July 2023, Sofia divorced her husband, Joe Manganiello, 47, after about seven years of marriage.

In October 2023, the couple was spotted on a date in Los Angeles.

Around the same time, The U.S. Sun reported that Justin is also divorced.

In March 2018, Justin’s ex-wife Bree Turner filed for divorce after nearly 10 years of marriage.

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Sofia’s boyfriend, Dr. Justin Saliman, checked up on her bandaged legCredit: Instagram/Sofía Vergara

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Sofia with ex-husband Joe Manganiello at an event in May 2015Credit: Getty