Kenan Thompson To Serve As Guest Judge On ‘America’s Got Talent’ As Simon Cowell Continues To Recuperate

returns Wednesday night, and ET is following along throughout the hour-long episode to break down all the biggest and most surprising moments from the fourth and final exciting night of results from the season 15 quarterfinals.The show's panel of judges — including Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum — and host Terry Crews will preside over the show as America finds out who will be moving on to the semifinals, and who will get sent packing.Out of 11 acts, only five will get to keep their

hasn't been easy for the stand-up comics hoping to go all the way, and Tuesday's fourth and final live quarterfinals episode was no exception.

Heidi Klum was not impressed by comedian Usama Siddiquee. The Bengali-American stand-up comic took to the stage during Tuesday night's show to perform his controversial set. Much of the set was dedicated to how the comic's name resembles that of terrorist Osama Bin Laden, making for an uncomfortable airport encounter, but then he transitioned into discussing club music and feminism.

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.

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 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.

Archie Williams stunned viewers with a moving performance. On Tuesday's live episode, the fan-favorite contestant, who was wrongly incarcerated for over three decades, delivered an emotional rendition of «Love's In Need of Love Today» by Stevie Wonder, that impressed Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara, as well as guest judge Kelly Clarkson.

acts who performed as the show returned this week. Wednesday's episode kicked off with sword swallower Brett Loudermilk, ukuleleist Feng E and singing duo Double Dragon as the three acts in danger of being eliminated.

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.

returned on Tuesday — and there was no shortage of amazing acts.Live from Universal Studios Hollywood, 11 of the 44 remaining acts and contestants geared up for the next stage of the competition. Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews were ready to see the acts perform around the lot and in person.

Simon Cowell made headlines this weekend after he was involved in an accident while he was riding an electric bicycle. Cowell broke his back in multiple places after falling from the new bike he’d been testing in the courtyard of his Malibu home.

“America’s Got Talent” is back! Live from Universal Studios Hollywood, the competition show returned Tuesday with acts performing all over the lot and with international acts beamed in via satellite from all over the world.

is back! Live from Universal Studios Hollywood, the competition show returned Tuesday with acts performing all over the lot and with international acts beamed in via satellite from all over the world.Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel, along with host Terry Crews, all returned to set, with Simon Cowell noticeably missing after suffering a bike accident on Saturday. Filling in for Cowell was none other than Kelly Clarkson.