merica’s Got Talent is back! Season 21 of the reality competition show premieres on Tuesday, June 2. Hosted by comedian Terry Crews, the talent will be judged by Howie Mandel, Mel B, Simon Cowell, and Sofia Vergara.
“At 21 years, you have people who grew up watching the show,” Terry told NBC Insider about the legacy of AGT. “Grew up literally from the beginning all the way to the end. The show is older than a lot of our contestants.”
Two decades on TV, America’s Got Talent has been home to a rotating desk of judges. Why did stars like Heidi Klum, Sharon Osbourne, Howard Stern, and more leave the show? Keep reading to find out.
The British businesswoman and wife of the late Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, joined AGT for season two, replacing the singer Brandy. She judged the show for six seasons and abruptly quit after season seven.
In 2012, Sharon left AGT and alleged the network discriminated against her son, Jack Osbourne, who was allegedly fired from an NBC reality show, Stars Earn Stripes, after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. “I just can’t be fake,” Sharon told The New York Post. “It’s discrimination, and it was badly handled. It’s time to move on.”
Bob Greenbatt, the chairman of NBC Entertainment at the time, responded to Sharon’s allegations in a statement, saying: “We have the deepest affection for Sharon and consider her to be part of the NBC family. And our hearts go out to her, Ozzy, Jack and his family at this time.”