Sofia Vergara laughs off Howie Mandel's 'in the market' joke amid divorce from Joe Manganiello — too soon?

After nearly eight years of marriage, Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello announced their divorce in late July. Photo: TNS

With the ink still drying on Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello's divorce papers, Howie Mandel couldn't stop himself from cracking an on-air joke about Vergara's new relationship status.

And even after online backlash that the gag was too soon, Mandel is defending the moment and claiming Vergara was in on the joke.