Kenan Thompson to Guest Judge 'America's Got Talent'
Kenan Thompson will join the judges' table while Simon Cowell recovers from back surgery that followed a 2020 e-bike accident.
- On Friday, America's Got Talent announced Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson as a guest judge, replacing Simon Cowell who is stepping away to undergo a routine back procedure.
- Cowell requires surgery stemming from a serious electric bike accident that caused significant spinal injury; representatives stated the procedure is routine and he expects to resume judging duties within a few weeks.
- Thompson previously served as a guest judge on the show in Episode 1513; he will join the panel on Sept 1 for the Quarterfinals alongside judges Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara.
- During the Quarterfinals Episode, host Terry Crews addressed the absence, stating, "He's having an operation that cannot be postponed." The series continues airing new episodes every Tuesday and Wednesday on NBC.
- While Cowell recovers, America's Got Talent plans to feature additional guest judges to fill his seat; Season 21 concludes with a two-part finale on Sept 22 and Sept 23.
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