Simon Cowell returns to TV as judge on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Simon Cowell

Simon Cowell has been confirmed to replace Howard Stern as a judge on America’s Got Talent.
The popular critic announced his return to TV via his Twitter account.
He wrote, “The good news is America’s Got Talent is back next year and the even better news is so am I!”

Speaking to USA TODAY recently, the 56-year-old producer disclosed he once passed up the job to be on the show and was sad about it.
He said: “About five or six years ago, I was offered the chance to be on the show and, at the time, I couldn’t do it. But I was a bit disappointed that I wasn’t able to. For the years (Howard) was on the show, he did a great job. I think at the point we really knew Howard wasn’t going to come back, we then had serious conversations with NBC. I thought, ‘I think this is the right time.’ So, I’m excited about it.”
Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel are the other judges.