Mel B is returning to the "AGT" judges panel for the reality competition's 20th season, replacing longtime judge Heidi Klum.

Heidi Klum is departing the show, with former judge Mel B returning to take Klum’s place alongside fellow judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara and host Terry Crews. Mel B previously was a judge on the NBC series from 2013-18 and on spinoff AGT: Fantasy League in 2024.

America’s Got Talent Season 20 is officially a go! NBC has announced that the talent competition show will be coming back for its milestone season in 2025.

The official judges panel for America's Got Talent has been revealed for the 20th season of the show, which premieres on Tuesday, May 27. Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell and Sofía Vergara will once again be featured on the desk alongside host Terry Crews.

Heidi Klum, who has been on AGT for 11 of the past 12 seasons, is leaving. Her seat will be taken by Mel B as the series sets Season 20 premiere date.

The reality competition series will air its 20th season this spring, marking the departure of supermodel Heidi Klum as a judge after 11 of the past 12 seasons. Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, and Simon Cowell (who also serves as the series' executive producer) are all set to return as judges

Mel B will return to judge 'America's Got Talent' Season 20, replacing Heidi Klum. The NBC competition series comes back in May.

The live shows will kick off at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium beginning Tuesday, Aug. 19 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC. Results shows will air Wednesday nights (8-9 p.m. ET/PT). Also returning this summer to NBC is Season 17 of “American Ninja Warrior,” premiering Monday, June 2 (8-10 P.M. ET/PT).

The German model and businesswoman currently serves as a judge alongside Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and Sofía Vergara, having joined the show in 2013 for the eighth season. With the exception of 2019, Klum has appeared as a judge on the reality show every year since.

C urious about why Heidi Klum is leaving America’s Got Talent, aka AGT, before Season 20? The longtime judge has been a fan favorite, bringing her signature charm and expertise