Kenan Thompson replaces Simon Cowell as 'America's Got Talent' judge

Ashley Banjo will be taking a seat in the judge’s chair.The news was confirmed by ITV and it will see Ashley take a seat next to fellow judges  Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and David Walliams as Simon recovers in the US.Thankfully, Ashley is no stranger to the Britain’s Got Talent stage as his dance group, Diversity, won the competition back in 2009 and have gone on to be hugely successful.Speaking about his new role, Ashley said: ‘As if 2020 couldn’t get any crazier! It’s super humbling and

Britain's Got Talent while he recovers from back surgery. Diversity star Ashley Banjo will take the music mogul's place on the judging panel after Simon fell off his electric bike.

The Mirror. ‘Flying halfway across the world is not part of the plan and he has agreed to put his health first,’ they explained.The source also explained that the 60-year-old appearing via video link wasn’t a workable scenario for the show.Some good advice… If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time. I have broken part of my back.

America's Got Talent just sent five acts to the semifinals! After this season's second week of live quarterfinals on Tuesday, the  results show on Wednesday spelled out the fate of the 11 remaining performers.With only five slots available, the competition was destined to be fierce -- and before learning who would move on to the semifinals and who would be going home, fans found out which three acts were in jeopardy and thus in contention for a Dunkin' Save and a Judges' Save.The three acts in

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

Kenan Thompson is heading to America’s Got Talent!

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.

Kenan Thompson is the latest celebrity to take a seat in a judge’s chair on “America’s Got Talent”.

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 was replaced at the America’s Got Talent judging table by Kelly Clarkson during the Tuesday, August 11, live show, everyone is hopeful that will only be a temporary change. Cowell, 60, broke his back on Saturday, August 8, while riding an electric bike.“We have been told he has been recovering tremendously,” judge Howie Mandel, 64, told Entertainment Tonight in an interview posted on Wednesday, August 12.

Singer Kelly Clarkson is replacing a judge on America’s Got Talent! The 38-year-old entertainer will be filling in for Simon Cowell this week on the NBC talent show as he recovers from back surgery after suffering from a scary bike accident in LA. Kelly will be joining fellow judges Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara on the panel.

Kelly Clarkson has jumped in to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on America’s Got Talent.Cowell has been forced to sit out the rest of the current season after breaking his back in a weekend bike accident and now the singer who owes her career to the music mogul is joining the show as a judge.Clarkson will take over Cowell’s seat alongside Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara on Tuesday and Wednesday (August 11-12, 2020) as the show returns.“My friend, Simon Cowell, is doing better now but

Kelly Clarkson is to replace Simon Cowell on the judging panel of America’s Got Talent as he recovers from breaking his back.The 60-year-old judge and producer is recuperating from spinal surgery after he suffered an accident involving his new electric bike at the weekend.Clarkson, 38, revealed on Instagram: “My friend, Simon Cowell, is doing better now but was in an accident and won’t be able to make Tuesday and Wednesday’s live shows for AGT.View this post on Instagram“But no worries America,