PureDWTS Julianne Hough Joins “America’s Got Talent” Judging Panel
In what seems to be a pattern of DWTS pros/judges making the move from ABC to other networks recently (first Derek to NBC for World of Dance, then Carrie Ann to CBS for The Talk), Julianne was just announced as one of the new judges for the upcoming summer season of America’s Got Talent:
“America’s Got Talent” has set a new host and members of its judging panel going into Season 14, Variety has learned.
Terry Crews will take over as host of the NBC competition show from Tyra Banks. In addition, Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough will serve as judges on the upcoming season, joining returning judges Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel. Mel B. and Heidi Klum will not return as judges.
Gotta say – this is likely a major step up for Julianne, as AGT has been a summertime ratings stalwart for YEARS. For those clamoring for her return to DWTS, however, I think this unfortunately means she’s done with DWTS for the foreseeable future – NBC is infamous for being stingy with their talent. Which is disappointing for me, as I adore Terry Crews and would love to see him on DWTS at some point. However, Mama Spence has been casually watching the AGT: The Champions mid-season series recently (which Terry has been hosting), and says that Terry is “the perfect host” – and this is coming from someone who loved Nick Cannon as the host of AGT. I rather expected Mel B not to return to AGT, given that she’s had some person struggles in recent years, but I’m a tad surprised that Heidi didn’t come back…or perhaps wasn’t asked back. All in all, an interesting development.
I wonder if we’ll see Derek pop in as a guest judge.
I got bored of AGT because it seemed to really just push singers, with a few token dance acts/comedians/misc acts thrown in to probably keep somewhat of a balance. But I love Terry Crews, and I like that Julianne actually has extensive dance experience. Maybe that’ll help some different kind of acts get through. I might actually tune in this summer.
Congrats to Julianne Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn have some sort of new fashion show in the works for Amazon which is likely why she left AGT.
Not sad to see Mel go…..big fan but this season she seemed a bit bored. Heidi on the other hand…..I’m 50/50. I love her energy and am a big fan but At the same time She also was the one who really fought for the non singers hard so that’s scares me now that she is gone. Julianne is a great choice and I think will Be like Heidi in that sense. Dare I say thebdance acts have a advocate for once that isn’t going to sound like a broken record when they critique them? As for Gabrielle union….big fan but if they wanted an actress, they should have gone for someone more exciting.
Heidi Klum is working with Tim Gunn on a show for Amazon Prime which most likely created a spot for Julianne. She will be a great asset to the show.
Congratulations to Julianne! She is so much fun and will be great addition to the show,
To answer you pondering Klum is working on a new fashion oriented show with Tim Gunn that will be on Amazon Prime later this year.