America's Got Talent names guest judge to fill in for Simon Cowell
Most outlets reported that America's Got Talent announced Kenan Thompson as a guest judge to temporarily replace Simon Cowell, who is stepping away for a medical procedure. The News International added that the procedure is back-related and noted Thompson's long-standing career, while Minute Mirror did not mention Thompson by name but confirmed the temporary change in the judging panel.
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America’s Got Talent names guest judge to fill i...
America’s Got Talent is making a temporary change to its judging panel as Simon Cowell steps away from the competition while recovering from a routine medical procedure. The longtime judge will miss several weeks of the NBC talent competition after undergoing a back procedure. Cowell’s representative previously confirmed that the operation was routine and that the 66-year-old music mogul is exp...
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America's Got Talent picks guest judge to fill in for Simon Cowell
America's Got Talent has announced Kenan Thompson as a guest judge to temporarily fill in for Simon Cowell, who is stepping away from the show to undergo a back-related medical procedure.Thompson, known for his long-running role on...
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