As America’s Got Talent gears up for its 20th anniversary special on August 12, fans are in for a nostalgic walk down memory lane as the AGT family gathers to celebrate the show’s mythic legacy.
Aside from the jaw-dropping talent seen on the AGT stage, the show’s star-studded Judges panel has charmed audiences since the NBC competition’s 2006 premiere. In the network’s America’s Got Talent: 20th Birthday Celebration special, viewers will hear from Season 20 Judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, Mel B, and Host Terry Crews as they shine a spotlight on how the Judges connections with acts can go far beyond the camera. Along the way, viewers will relive some of the show’s most spellbinding auditions and show-stopping moments.
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As the two-hour special raises a glass to AGT‘s esteemed tenure, some may be wondering which celebrity icons have graced the Judges’ panel throughout the years.
Every Judge on America’s Got Talent across 20 years
From glamorous style icons to global music stars, the AGT Judges panel has showcased a wide variety of mentors eager to guide the Acts to glory. Check out every AGT Judge, below:
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Brandy Norwood: Season 1
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David Hasselhoff: Season 1-4
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Piers Morgan: Season 1-6
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Sharon Osbourne: Season 2-7
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Howie Mandel: Season 5-20
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Howard Stern: Season 7-10
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Simon Cowell: Season 11-20
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Mel B: Season 8-13, Season 20
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Heidi Klum: Season 8-13, Season 15-19
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Gabrielle Union: Season 14
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Julianne Hough: Season 14
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Sofia Vergara: Season 15-20
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In an April 2023 NBC Insider interview, longtime Judge Mandel revealed what keeps him coming back to the AGT panel year after year.
“Talent evolves,” Mandel explained. “What will bowl you over [changes], especially as somebody who’s been here that long. I am jaded. But I’m telling you, I am continuously bowled over. People from all walks of life, from all corners of this planet, have the ability to come and bowl us over. And that’s amazing.”
Check out the breakdown of every AGT Judges panel, below:
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Season 1 Panel: Brandy Norwood, David Hasselhoff, Piers Morgan
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Season 2-4 Panels: Piers Morgan, David Hasselhoff, Sharon Osbourne
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Season 5-6 Panels: Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel
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Season 7 Panel: Sharon Osbourne, Howie Mandel, Howard Stern
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Season 8-10 Panels: Howie Mandel, Howard Stern, Mel B, Heidi Klum
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Season 11-13 Panels: Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum
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Season 14 Panel: Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough
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Season 15-19 Panels: Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara
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Season 20 Panel: Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Mel B, Sofia Vergara
Every celebrity Host on America’s Got Talent
Tasked with hyping up the acts before they head on stage and now given the honor of a Golden Buzzer, the AGT Hosts bring just as much heart to the NBC talent competition as the talented contestants and Judges. The full roster of celebrity AGT Hosts, includes:
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Regis Philbin: Season 1
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Jerry Springer: Season 2-3
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Nick Cannon: Season 4-11
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Tyra Banks: Season 12-13
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Terry Crews: Season 14-20
Where to watch America’s Got Talent Season 20 Live Shows
Don’t miss the two-hour AGT 20th anniversary special on Tuesday, August 12 at 8/7c on NBC.
Aside from the thrilling birthday celebrations, Season 20 of AGT is heating up with Live Shows kicking off on Tuesday, August 19, with the Live Results Show airing the next day, Wednesday, August 20. Each new two-hour Quarterfinal episode will air on Tuesdays at 8/7c, and each new one-hour results show will air on Wednesdays at the same time, only on NBC.