Long renowned for his scathing criticism on America's Got Talent, Simon Cowell has gained notoriety for one of his most ...

Chase Varnes, a 13-year-old musician from Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia, had a scary encounter with judge Simon Cowell Tuesday on America's Got Talent.

Varnes began his audition with an original song on acoustic guitar, but was quickly interrupted by judge Simon Cowell. “I hate to do this,” Cowell said.

At just 13 years old, Chase Varnes hit the America’s Got Talent stage to audition during the Tuesday, June 17, episode. The teenager told the judges, “I’ve been drumming since I was 4.

At just 13 years old, Chase Varnes hit the America’s Got Talent stage to audition during the Tuesday, June 17, episode. The teenager told the judges, “I’ve been drumming since I was 4.

At just 13 years old, Chase Varnes hit the America’s Got Talent stage to audition during the Tuesday, June 17, episode. The teenager told the judges, “I’ve been drumming since I was 4.