Why did Heidi and Mel go away 'America's Got Talent'? Who are the new judges? We've got the answers to your whole 'AGT' Season 14 questions!
When America’s Got Talent returns for a 14th season on May 28, the truth competition’s going to appear a whole lot different.
Not handiest will there be two new faces on the judging panel, but (*14*) as host after simply two seasons with the NBC display. Below, we’ve defined all of the adjustments you’ll see on AGT in 2019.
Why did Heidi Klum and Mel B depart AGT?
Both the style and Spice Girl bid farewell to the sequence after six seasons, announcing their exits in February. The departures signal an try via manufacturers to keep the long-running talent contest feeling recent.
"It was a network decision," a supply up to now told ET. "The show does well because it has no problem adding new people and making changes."
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Heidi expressed her gratitude to the show’s enthusiasts, however didn't particularly deal with why she was leaving. "I wanted to say THANK YOU and how amazing the past six years have been while working on America’s Got Talent… While I may not be sitting behind the judges desk any longer, I will be watching and voting from home!"
Though Mel B didn’t publicly touch upon her AGT go out, audiences have recognized since November that the singer would be busy appearing on the Spice Girls’ 2019 excursion, Spice World. The extremely expected reunion officially kicked off on May 24.
Who are the new judges on America’s Got Talent?
Actress Gabrielle Union and dancer Julianne Hough join returning judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel on Season 14.
"Gabrielle and Julianne are two of the most aspirational women in the business, on top of being electric entertainers with talent across disciplines," NBC’s president of alternative and truth crew programming, Meredith Ahr, shared in a commentary. "I am excited to see how their knowledge, compassion, and sheer joy enhance the experience for acts and viewers alike."
Julianne, who’s best possible identified for acting as each a pro and a judge on Dancing With the Stars, expressed excitement over her new gig in a March 4 Instagram post. "First day on the new job. Wow. The energy of the crowd, the performers, the judges. It was INCREDIBLE! I am so excited for this new chapter in my life with my new TV fam and cannot wait to share it all with you…"
Why did Nick Cannon go away AGT?
As this system’s longest-running host, fans were stunned when Nick made up our minds to hand over the show after eight seasons in 2017. In a lengthy Facebook message, the father-of-three revealed that NBC executives threatened to terminate him as a result of of jokes he made in a Showtime comedy special.
"Not to get too detailed but this isn't the first time executives have attempted to 'put me in my place' for so called unruly actions. I will not stand for it," he wrote on the time. "My moral principles will easily walk away from the millions of dollars they hang over my head. It's never been about the money for me, what is difficult to walk away from is the fans, the people who love me on the show."
Tyra Banks to begin with replaced Nick as host, but the twiglet stepped clear of the collection after two seasons in order to concentrate on producing and performing. Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Terry Crews — who not too long ago hosted America’s Got Talent: The Champions — will take over for the America’s Next Top Model creator in Season 14.
Watch the premiere of America’s Got Talent on May 28 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
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