Howard Stern joins America's got Talent as show's judge.
It’s official, Howard Stern will join NBC’s America’s Got Talent as judge. NBC made the announcement yesterday (15.12.11) and the shock jock announced it simultaneously on his SiriusXM radio show, that he will be replacing the departing judge Piers Morgan. Howard Stern, 57, will join Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel on the panel of Simon Cowell‘s variety show for season 7.
“Howard Stern’s larger-than-life personality will bring a thrilling new dynamic to America’s Got Talent starting this summer. He’s a proven innovator and his track record in broadcasting is truly remarkable. Howard is very passionate about this show and is fully committed to its future success.”-NBC’s Paul Telegdy stated.
The radio star would be paid $10 million per season, making him the highest-paid judge on the America’s Got Talent panel. NBC declined to confirm or deny that figure. The production will move from Los Angeles to New York to accommodate Howard Stern’s radio schedule on SiriusXM. The family-oriented talent show has been a summer hit for NBC with as many as 14 million weekly viewers.
Howard Stern will be replacing judge Piers Morgan (left) in America's got Talent show.