American talent spreads its wings with another exciting spinoff.
On Thursday, NBC announced its new series AGT: Fantasy Leaguewhose premiere is scheduled for 2024.
Singer-songwriter Mel B — who appeared in seasons 8-13 AGT and the 1st season AGT: Champions — will return as a judge alongside executive producer Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel.
As with the original series, Terry Crews will host.
Mel B attends the MEN Pride of Manchester Awards 2022 at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on May 10, 2022 in Manchester, England.
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According to NBC, the judges will “each select a list of their favorite artists by choosing from winners, finalists, viral sensations and fan favorites from American talent and He has talent franchises around the world, all pre-selected by America in an initial vote.”
For the first time in the show’s history, the judges will compete alongside the contestants and will “mentor and guide” the performers during the competition in hopes that their team’s performance will be crowned the champion.
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Terry Crews on the red carpet for the 18th season of “America’s Got Talent”.
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The draft will include 40 acts, with each judge choosing 10. The audience will vote each week to decide which acts will advance to the finals.
As usual, the Golden Buzzer will send the performers straight to the finals. However, this time comes a new twist. Each judge will be able to use their Golden Buzzer for their own point or steal rank from another referee team.
Fantasy League will be co-produced by Fremantle and Syco Entertainment. Sam Donnelly and Jason Raff will executive produce alongside Cowell.
Since its foundation in 2006. He has talent it has spread to more than 70 different versions worldwide. Spinoffs included America’s Got Talent: Champions, America’s Got Talent: Extreme and America’s Got Talent: All-Stars.
Heidi Klum is ‘excited’ — and Simon Cowell is speechless! — as ‘AGT’ Season 18 is underway
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Season 18 of “America’s Got Talent” is judged by Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell.
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After AGT finale on Wednesday, September 27, fans will be able to nominate the artists they would like to compete for Fantasy League using AGT application
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The two-night finale of the 18th season American talent begins Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET on NBC.
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