America’s Got Talent will be returning to NBC for its milestone season 20, but many fans were shocked to find that one of their favorite judges would not be part of the season. Is Heidi Klum coming back as a judge?

NBC is making a change to its judges table for the upcoming 20th season of its summer juggernaut America’s Got Talent. Heidi Klum, who has been on the show for 11 of the past 12 seasons, is leaving. Her seat will be taken by Mel B,

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.

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

Curious 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 to the show for over a decade.