Mark your calendars…NBC will premiere the landmark 20th season of veteran competition series America’s Got Talent on Tuesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. ET. The summer juggernaut, which opened on June 21, 2006, will feature the return of songwriter Mel B opposite judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and 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, who created America’s Got Talent, in a statement.
Cowell’s goal was a competition “far grander than those of other televised talent contests.
“Over the years, we have seen some amazing acts and met some truly incredible people,” said Cowell. “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.
The success of the America’s Got Talent franchise can also be seen 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.
To-date, there have been four spinoff series from America’s Got Talent: America’s Got Talent: The Champions (2019-20), AGT: Extreme (2022), America’s Got Talent: All-Stars (2023), and America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League (2024).
The America’s Got Talent result shows will air Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.
