America's Got Talent: The Champions

America's Got Talent:
The Champions
Genre Reality
Talent show
Created by Simon Cowell
Presented by Terry Crews
Judges Simon Cowell
Mel B
Howie Mandel
Heidi Klum
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Simon Cowell
  • Sam Donnelly
  • Jason Raff
  • Trish Kinane
  • Richard Wallace
Producer(s)
Production location(s) FremantleMedia Enterprises
Release
Original network NBC
Original release January 7, 2019
Chronology
Related shows America's Got Talent

America's Got Talent: The Champions is an upcoming reality television series spin-off set to air on NBC. The show will air in between seasons of The Voice, during the 2018–19 television season and premiere on January 7, 2019.[1] It will feature notable contestants from season 13 and previous seasons of America's Got Talent alongside acts from Got Talent franchises worldwide.[2][3]

Simon Cowell has been confirmed as a judge. On July 27, 2018, it was confirmed that Mel B would be a judge on the spin-off show.[4][5] On September 24, 2018, it was confirmed that Britain's Got Talent series 3 runner-up Susan Boyle will be competing in the competition.[6] Angelica Hale,[7] The Super Collies,[8] Sal Valentinetti,[9] Colin Cloud,[10] The Texas Tenors,[11] Viktor Kee,[12] Paul Potts,[13] and Lost Voice Guy[14] have all confirmed on Twitter that they will be participating. On September 27, 2018, it was announced that Terry Crews would host the show and that Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel would be joining as judges, bringing all four current judges from the main series.[15]

America's Got Talent: The Champions judges and host
Howie Mandel
Mel B
Heidi Klum
Simon Cowell
Terry Crews

References

  1. ↑ Malone, Michael (October 12, 2018). "'America's Got Talent: The Champions' Premieres on NBC Jan. 7". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  2. ↑ Haring, Bruce (May 12, 2018). "'America's Got Talent' Adds Winter Championship Series To NBC Schedule". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  3. ↑ Littleton, Cynthia (May 12, 2018). "NBC Sets Winter Edition of 'America's Got Talent'". Variety. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  4. ↑ "NBC Carries First Place Momentum Into 2018-19 with Year-Round Programming Strategy Focused on Bold New Shows, Strong Anchors and Top Talent". The Futon Critic. May 13, 2018. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  5. ↑ Welch, Alex (May 12, 2018). "'America's Got Talent' gets winter edition at NBC". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  6. ↑ "LOOK SU'S BACK Susan Boyle is making a major talent show comeback after a string of personal problems threatened her career". The Sun. September 24, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018.
  7. ↑ Angelica Hale [@angelicahale] (12 October 2018). "Guys I have some big news... #AGTChampions! Be sure to tune in on @nbc Jan 7th to see yours truly! 😘💖🎤🎶⭐️ #AGT @agt" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ↑ Sara Carson [@thesupercollies] (13 October 2018). "Set those DVR's for #AGTChampions be sure to watch January 7th on @nbc to see us perform a whole new routine! 🐾 @AGT - - What tricks are you hoping to see?" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  9. ↑ Sal Valentinetti [@SalTheVoice] (12 October 2018). "Wow. I'm terrible at Twitter. I promise to get better for the inaugural season of @AGT Champions though #CHAMPIONS #LETSGO #HOWYOUDOIN" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ↑ Colin Cloud [@Colin_Cloud] (10 October 2018). "AGT: Champions. #AGT #LA #America #Now #Life #ComingSoon" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  11. ↑ The Texas Tenors [@thetexastenors] (13 October 2018). "Woo hoo.. The Texas Tenors are on @AGT: The Champions tune in January 7, 2019 on @nbc to watch the TOP 50 ACTS in the world! @SusanBoyleHQ @Kechi @jackieevancho @ItsDarciLynne @ShinLimMagic @AGTNews #AGTChampions #AGT #AGTAlum #AllStars thank you @SimonCowell for including #TTT" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  12. ↑ Viktor Kee [@ViktorKee] (13 October 2018). "Name this bunch #AGTChampions Hint: half are THE winners of Got Talent's around the world :) @AGT #NBC" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ↑ Paul Potts [@paulpottsmusic] (12 October 2018). "So cool to be representing ⁦@BGT⁩ at ⁦@AGT⁩ the Champions watch on ⁦@nbc⁩ from January 7th" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ↑ Lee Ridley [@LostVoiceGuy] (10 October 2018). "Looking forward to taking part in a very special show - AGT: The Champions. Due to be broadcast in January next year! #AGT" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. ↑ Schwartz, Ryan (27 September 2018). "Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Terry Crews to Host America's Got Talent Spinoff". TVLine. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
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