'America's Got Talent' Judges 2014: Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, Mel B & Howie Mandel Returning for Season 9 [VIDEO]
Howard Stern, Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howie Mandel are all returning as judges for America's Got Talent season 9.
NBC announced that all four judges from America's Got Talent season 8 would return for season 9 in summer 2014. Additionally, Nick Cannon is officially returning as host.
"Howard, Heidi, Mel and Howie have proven that they are a dynamic quartet of judges who aren't afraid to share their opinions, while at the same time creating fireworks of their own," said Paul Telegdy, President of NBC Entertainment: Alternative and Late-Night Programming in a statement Wednesday. "Along with Nick serving as an incomparable host, our talent on Talent is among the finest on all of television."
Klum and Mel B joined America's Got Talent in season 8, bumping the judging panel up to four after only featuring three judges for the first seven seasons. Stern joined AGT in season 7. Mandel is the most senior judge of the panel, joining the variety show in season 5. Cannon is returning as host for his sixth season.
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"The judges on America's Got Talent this past season were fun, astute and really knew how to spot talent," said Trish Kinane, Executive Producer and President of Entertainment at FremantleMedia North America. "We are delighted to have this vibrant group of diverse, discerning personalities returning to take the show to new heights next season."
America's Got Talent season 9 is expected to premiere on summer 2014, though a specific premiere date has not yet been scheduled by NBC.
