‘America’s Got Talent’ Judges Reveal Whether Simon Cowell Will Return This Season

Ant and Dec are said to have revealed a secret showdown with Simon Cowell, where they threatened to quit their hosting roles on Britain’s Got Talent.The TV presenter duo, who are reportedly looking to branch out onto streaming platforms, have opened up about a showdown with the music mogul, 60, in Los Angeles.

live quarterfinals saw another 11 hopefuls give it their all for the votes of America and praise of the judges. However, Simon Cowell's absence was felt more than ever.After Cowell injured his back earlier this month, Kelly Clarkson stepped in to serve as a guest judge during the first night of the live quarterfinals.

live quarterfinals saw another 11 hopefuls give it their all for the votes of America and praise of the judges. However, Simon Cowell's absence was felt more than ever.After Cowell injured his back earlier this month, Kelly Clarkson stepped in to serve as a guest judge during the first night of the live quarterfinals.

Ashley Banjo is set to replace Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got Talent as he recovers from a broken back.The opportunity for Ashely, 31, will make his BGT journey go full circle as he won the series in 2009 as part of dance group Diversity. Simon sung Ashely’s praises as he shared the news that Ashely will be filling in for him as he recovers from his injuries.

After experiencing a horrific accident in which he broke his back in three places, Simon Cowell will miss the finals of Britain’s Got Talent, it has been reported. The 60 year old star broke his back after falling off an electric bike at his Malibu home, and he’s recovering in Los Angeles after the accident.

second night of live quarterfinals, and there was a new face at the judges' table.

Kenan Thompson will be following the footsteps of Kelly Clarkson as judge of the live episodes of "America's Got Talent" while Simon Cowell recuperates from his back surgery.TV Line reported that the "Saturday Night Live" alum will take over Cowell's seat for this week's live episodes which will air on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Kenan Thompson will be filling in for Simon Cowell as a judge onafter Cowell injured his back earlier this month.

underwent back surgery over the weekend of Aug. 10 following a bike accident.

Also Read: Kelly Clarkson's 'America's Got Talent' Debut Dominates Tuesday's TV RatingsThe British star took to Twitter last week to make light of the injury, writing, “Some good advice… If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time.”Production on this 15th season of “America’s Got Talent” resumed back in June after shutting down due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic back in March.

America’s Got Talent debuted in June 2006, the show has gone through many changes. Not only have the rules tweaked and the settings changed, but there have been a ton of celebrities who have taken a seat at the judges’ table.The series, created by Simon Cowell, kicked off with Piers Morgan, David Hasselhoff and Sharon Osbourne calling the shots.

Simon Cowell is on the mend following his back surgery and feels very lucky to have the support of his America’s Got Talent family, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively.“He’s having to miss America’s Got Talent live shows at the moment and just for fun, the production team sent him a giant X and a golden buzzer for while he’s watching,” an insider shared with Us.The producer, 60, broke his back on August 8 while riding an electric bike in Malibu, California.

Simon Cowell's family is missing him amid his recent injury.

Simon Cowell has thanked Kelly Clarkson for standing in for him on America’s Got Talent as he recovers after breaking part of his back.