‘America’s Got Talent’ Considering Shakeup For Season 20?
While the cast remains popular after so many years, there are rumors that America’s Got Talent is considering a shakeup. According to reports, there is a chance that Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel’s return is still up in the air at the time.
Here is what you need to know.
America’s Got Talent Might Change Judges Next Season
In a recent interview, Howie Mandel admitted that they won’t get him out of his judge’s chair on America’s Got Talent until he dies. However, sadly, it might not be up to him. There are new rumors that a cast shakeup might be in the works and Mandel, Vergara, and Klum are not guaranteed to return next season.
According to Simon Cowell, he has not renewed the multi-million dollar contracts for his fellow judges for next season (via The U.S. Sun). This is despite the most recent season staying at number one in the Primetime summer ratings. When asked about his fellow judges returning, Simon said, ”You know I cannot answer that.”
“Let’s start with casting. Let me get casting right first, and then the other parts will all work,” he finished. There have been some teases from the higher-ups that some of the judges from the past might return for special appearances to sit in on the audition rounds next season.
However, Simon said no one cares about the judges. “That’s always what I keep saying to the producers, always, always, always understand. Without the acts then we are nothing. Genuinely, they’re not just going to watch us.”
When hearing about Simon’s comments, Howie Mandel was surprised. “What a disappointing moment. Now I am speechless, he said. “I am not pitching. I would like to come back.”
The History Of America’s Got Talent’s Judges
The idea of different judges from the past coming back for special appearances is intriguing. What many viewers might not remember is that Simon Cowell is not an original America’s Got Talent judge. Simon didn’t even join the show until Season 11.
As a matter of fact, Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum have been members of the judge’s table longer than Cowell. Despite this, Simon created the series and just chose not to be on it until several seasons later.
The original three judges were Piers Morgan, David Hasselhoff, and Brandy Norwood. Brandy lasted only one season, replaced by Sharon Osbourne. Piers left after Season 6, with Howard Stern replacing him.
Hasselhoff left in Season 4, and Howie Mandel replaced him. Howie has now been on the show for 15 consecutive seasons. Osbourne left in Season 7, with Mel B replacing her. The year Mel B joined, a fourth judge was added and this was Heidi Klum. Heidi missed season 14 with Julianne Hough replacing her. That was also the year Mel B left, and Gabrielle Union replaced her.
Howard Stern left after Season 10, and Simon Cowell finally joined. In Season 15, Heidi returned to replace Hough and Sofia Vergara joined the show, replacing Union. That has been the lineup ever since.
Do you think there should be a judge’s shakeup on America’s Got Talent? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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I love all the judges except for Howie Mandel. He gets on my nerves.Let him go back to Canada and do the show there. Get a better comedian to replace him. Both the female judges are great. You got Sofia who can help with the South America language. Klum is a beauty she gives good golden buzzers.
Vergara needs to go to many stupid comments
I love all three judges even Simon love homie even though sometimes he gets grumpy but love him don’t replace non of them Sofia is hilarious Heidi is adorable they judges they g have to say how they feel period so Simon don’t y dare replace none of them judges pleaseeee
I don’t think there should be a shake up. People get used to seeing the same stars. I think each of these judges add something to the show. I think the people do care about the judges! Of course the acts are the most important but how the judges react make it more interesting. If there is a judge you don’t like, it is possible you won’t watch. Anyway, just my opinion and I love watching AGT. Apparently so do a lot of other people! If it works, why change it!
I truly miss Mel B. , but I don’t think you should change the judges! If you do it could be the beginning of the end. If it’s not broke don’t fix it!!!!!
My sentiments, exactly!
No shakeup please.
Why change a good thing? The current judges add excitement and great comments most of the time. They have seen enough acts to recognize talent.
No need to make changes.
You need to leave well enough alone. I love them all.
Keep them. It’s a good mix.