Simon Cowell renews multi-year deal with NBC, will continue to judge 'America's Got Talent'
Simon Cowell joined 'America's Got Talent' as a judge for season 11 in 2016 and will now continue in the post after signing the new multi-year deal
Simon Cowell, who's best known for his stint as a judge on 'American Idol' as well as for creating the global 'Got Talent' franchise, has agreed to renew his multi-year deal with NBC as a judge on 'America's Got Talent.' The franchise is the biggest TV format in history and Cowell, whose Syco Entertainment owns it, will continue to remain an executive producer on the series.
The 58-year-old was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and had joined 'America's Got Talent' as a judge for season 11 in 2016. He joined a panel that already consisted of Howie Mandel, Mel B, and Heidi Klum, and would go on to have a profound impact on some of the contestants' careers.
