In the wake of former host Nick Cannon abruptly leaving NBC’s America’s Got Talent, legendary model and America’s Next Top Model host Tyra Banks will now be signing on to host the upcoming twelfth season of the competition series. Cannon was the host from 2009 until he left in 2016 because the network allegedly threatened to fire him over a controversial joke he made at his Showtime stand-up special.
As reported by E! Online, in a press release Tyra shares her excitement for hosting and how she appreciates AGT as an outlet for new talent.
"Since I was a little girl, I've been obsessed with grandiose acts and performers who make the seemingly impossible possible,” she says. “I love how AGT brings that feeling into everyone's home, capturing the best of people who come out and give it their all to make those big, fierce and outrageous dreams come true."
"I look forward to connecting with the dreamers, having fun and giving hugs and words of encouragement when needed. And maybe I'll get one or two performers to smile for the audience!"
Howie Mandel, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, and Mel B will be returning as judges.
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Source: eonline.com
