Former American Idol and X Factor judge Simon Cowell is back and NBC's got him!

The network announced Thursday that Cowell will be joining the judge's table on America's Got Talent when the talent competition show starts its 11th season in 2016.

"I am really thrilled to be joining America's Got Talent next season," said Cowell in a statement. "What I love about this show is that it's open to absolutely anyone. America has some fantastic talent just waiting to be discovered, and I would like that talent to come to our show, including any dogs who can sing!"

NBC Entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt also said in a statement, "Simon knows this format better than anyone and he's been producing the show with us since the beginning, so we're thrilled to have him to step in front of the camera and take his rightful place at the head of the judges' panel. We welcome him to the on-screen NBC family."

Cowell replaces Howard Stern, who announced his departure from the show earlier this year.

Source: Eonline.com

 

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