When does 'America's Got Talent' 2025 start? What to know about the premiere, judges
Get ready for the buzzers, folks. The landmark 20th season of "America's Got Talent" kicks off next week and a new (and returning) judge is set to join the show.
This year, returning judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Sofía Vergara welcome back English singer, actress and TV personality Mel B, who rose to fame in the 1990s as "Scary Spice" in the pop group the Spice Girls.
Actor Terry Crews also returns as host for the NBC TV series offering amateur and often unknown performers a $1 million prize and Las Vegas performance.
Mel B will fill the slot of long-time show host Heidi Klum, who joined the group in 2013 and judged on Seasons 8-13. After a Season 14 hiatus, the German model returned to the NBC show for Seasons 15 through 19.
The former Spice Girls' member participated in the show's eighth season, when Sharon Osbourne departed "AGT." She also appeared on the "AGT" spinoffs "America's Got Talent: The Champions" and "AGT: Fantasy League" in 2019 and 2024.
Here's what to know about Season 20 of "AGT," including how to watch it and what day and time the premiere airs.
When does 'America's Got Talent' Season 20 premiere?
"America's Got Talent" Season 20 premieres Tuesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC.
Episodes showing auditions will air every Tuesday until August, when live episodes are slated to start.
Where to watch 'America's Got Talent' Season 20
"AGT" episodes air on NBC every Tuesday evening. Check your local listings to see where to tune in.
Those looking to stream the season can do so on Peacock, where episodes will be available for viewing the next day.
'America's Got Talent': Stream on Peacock
Who won 'America's Got Talent' in 2024?
Last year's "America's Got Talent" winner is singer Richard Goodall, a former school janitor from Terre Haute, Indiana.
He beat nine other finalists including Tanzanian acrobats Hakuna Matata Acrobats, Zimbabwean stand-up comedian Learnmore Jonasi, Japanese dance group AIRFOOTWORKS and a dog performing duo from Israel, Roni Sagi and Rhythm.
Who are the judges on 'America's Got Talent' Season 20?
- Simon Cowell: Serves as both a judge (since 2016) and executive producer.
- Howie Mandel: Has been a judge since 2009.
- Sofía Vergara: Has been with the show as a judge since 2020.
- Mel B, who participated in the show's eighth season, when Sharon Osbourne departed 'AGT'.
Contributing: Edward Segarra and KiMi Robinson
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