America’s Got Talent announces 20th season with MAJOR changes to judges table
NBC will premiere the landmark 20th season of the hit competition series America’s Got Talent on Tuesday, May 27 (8-10 P.M. ET/PT). But there WILL be changes to the judges panel. Heidi Klum is leaving the show. Mel B (AGT Seasons 8-13, AGT: Fantasy League) will take her place at the judges table
The former Spice girl will join returning judges, executive producer Simon Cowell, comedian?Howie?Mandel and actress Sofia Vergara. Terry Crews returns as host.
“It is absolutely brilliant to be able to announce this year as our 20th season,” said Simon Cowell. “Over the years, we have seen some amazing acts and met some truly incredible people. It’s true that two or three minutes can change your life. I want to thank every contestant, all the fans who have supported the show every year and to NBC for believing in this show. And of course, the amazing team, past and present, who make the show so special. Now as always, I am really excited to meet the contestants this year.”
Auditions for the 20th?season of America’s Got Talent are currently underway. Interested acts can visit ?www.AGTAuditions.com?to submit a video online or register for an opportunity to audition online live or in-person with one of our casting producers.
AGT judge Howie Mandel will host an audition Comedy Showcase on Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Ice House in Pasadena, Calif. Additionally, AGT contortionist and finalist Sofie Dossi will host virtual auditions on Tuesday, Feb. 25 and in-person open call auditions will be held on Monday, March 10 at the Pasadena Civic Center.
AGT garners more than a billion global viewers across platforms
The “Got Talent” format has had more than a billion global viewers since it began airing in 2006 in America and has aired in 194 territories worldwide. “Got Talent” holds the Guinness World Records title as the Most Successful Reality Television Format, with more than 70 local versions produced across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Furthermore, “Got Talent” has seen success with several global brand extensions including “Champions,” “All-Stars” and “Fantasy League.”
Across all social platforms, “AGT” has received more than 26 billion video views and counting, and over 1 billion engagements (likes, comments and shares).
In September, America crowned middle school janitor and singer Richard Goodall the winner of America’s Got Talent.
Over the 19 seasons many winners and finalists have found success after competing on AGT and invited to perform with superstars. The list includes The Mayyas with Beyonce, Mzansi Youth Choir with Coldplay and Sainted with Andra Day.
Additionally, many act can also be seen in successful shows on the Las Vegas Strip with many acts holding their own residencies, including Terry Fator, Piff the Magic Dragon, Shin Lim, Mat Franco, Vicki Barbolak and Tape Face.
The America’s Got Talent live shows will kick off at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium beginning Tuesday, Aug. 19 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC. Results shows will air Wednesday nights (8-9 p.m. ET/PT).
