‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 20 to debut in May; Mel B returns
‘America’s Got Talent’ Season 20 to debut in May; Mel B returns
The famed reality show is welcoming back a longtime judge when it returns this spring.
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be the next sensation on “America's Got Talent,” because auditions are underway! The beloved NBC reality series is approaching its 20th season and now has a target date for the drop of new episodes. Winners of the series have gone on to fame and fortune, so who will take home the coveted prize this year! We’ll let you know how to watch along and find out for yourself.
Key Details:
- “America’s Got Talent” Season 20 will air beginning Tuesday, May 27.
- Mel B will return to the judge’s table for the first time since Season 13.
- Fans can watch live on NBC or stream the next day on Peacock.
“America’s Got Talent” announced on social media that it would be back with new episodes starting Tuesday, May 27. Howie Mandell, Simon Cowell, and Sofia Vergara will all return as judges this season, and Terry Crews is back as the host of the show.
Joining them will be singer and songwriter Mel B, who previously served as a judge from Seasons 8 through 13. Mel B will replace Heidi Klum, who also judged Seasons 8 through 13 of the series and rejoined the show for Seasons 15 through 19.
“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.”
Viewers can see “America’s Got Talent” on NBC live on Tuesday evenings, or they can wait to stream episodes the next day on Peacock. Customers with a Peacock Premium Plus subscription can watch along live using the live stream of their local NBC station that’s available in all U.S. markets on that plan.
“America’s Got Talent” first debuted in 2006, and has seen more than 70 local versions produced around the world. Winners have gone on to host their own acts in Las Vegas, and some have performed with global megastars like Beyonce and Cold Play.
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