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Simon Cowell’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ replacement announced as he recovers from back surgery

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Simon Cowell’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ replacement announced as he recovers from back surgery
New York Post
New York Post1 hrs ago
Simon Cowell’s ‘America’s Got Talent’ replacement announced as he recovers from back surgery
The former "American Idol" judge suffered from a broken back in 2020 when he fell off his electric bike.
UPI
UPI1 days ago
Kenan Thompson to guest judge 'America's Got Talent'
"Saturday Night Live" legend Kenan Thompson is set to guest judge "America's Got Talent" on Tuesday.
Deadline
Deadline🏁 first to report1 days ago
Kenan Thompson To Fill In For Simon Cowell As Guest Judge On ‘America’s Got Talent’
In a full-circle moment, Kenan Thompson is returning to NBC’s America’s Got Talent as guest judge for the Quarterfinals 3 episode on Sept. 1. He will be filling in for judge Simon Cowell, also AGT‘s creator/executive producer, who has been sidelined by back surgery. Cowell was not on the show this week as he is…
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