From left: Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, host Terry Crews, Sofía Vergara and Simon Cowell on the set of ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 19.Photo:Trae Patton/NBC
Trae Patton/NBC
America’s Got Talentis back and bigger than ever!
Cowell and returning judgesSofía Vergara,Heidi KlumandHowie Mandelwill receive two Golden Buzzers each while hostTerry Crewswill keep his one for a total of nine buzzers up for grabs. Like always, a Golden Buzzer will have the power to send acts straight to the live shows.
“In the first two days we’ve used more Golden Buzzers than we’ve ever used - that’s got to be a good sign!” Cowell, 64, tells PEOPLE after the first week of filming in Pasadena, California.
Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofía Vergara, Simon Cowell on ‘America’s Got Talent’.Casey Durkin/NBC
Casey Durkin/NBC
The 19thseason ofAmerica’s Got Talentis set to return on May 28, bringing fans “some of the wildest acts to ever grace theAGTstage,” per the new season’s logline. The live shows will then kick off on Aug. 13 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, with results shows scheduled for Wednesday nights.
Season 18 sawAdrian Stoica and his dog Hurricanetake home theAGTcrown and the $1 million prize in an exciting two-night finale.
Adrian Stoica and his dog Hurricane on ‘America’s Got Talent’.Chris Haston/NBC
Chris Haston/NBC
While speaking to PEOPLE backstage after the show, Cowell admitted that the season’s outcome came as a “bit of a surprise” to him.
“You can’t please everyone — there were people who were disappointed, people who were surprised, but it’s a public vote, and their act last night was amazing,” he said of Stoica and his pup at the time. “So a bit of a surprise, but I’m happy. I would’ve been happy with anyone winning from last night, if I’m being honest with you.”
“The dog is so adorable,” added the judge. “And I think that was pretty amazing. It was like a happy ending.”
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America’s Got Talentseason 19 will premiere Tuesday, May 28 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
source: people.com
