Why You Recognize AGT's Frankie LaPenna and His 'Very Tight, Tight, Tight Shorts'

Frankie LaPenna arrived on the America's Got Talent stage with confidence, stage presence and a massive online following. On the second night of auditions for Season 21 he told the judges one of his recent videos had 673 million views. Judge Sofía Vergara asked if he could perform in his "very tight tight tight tight shorts," which he said would be fine, and Mel B asked, "Is that butt real?" Vergara replied, "No!

That's padding or the worst [Brazilian Butt Lift] in history." LaPenna then used his generous behind to rapidly pop balloons, later saying it was an attempt to break some kind of record though that plan had not been explained beforehand. The stunt came off as silly and funny, but Vergara pressed her X and then Simon Cowell's, while Mel B pressed hers and then Howie Mandel's.

The Grand Rapids, Michigan, native began posting on TikTok as part of a bet and discovered a knack for creating amusing viral videos through goofy stunts. He now boasts millions of followers across various platforms.

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