Simon Cowell Renews America’s Got Talent Multiyear Deal

Simon Cowell has renewed his multiyear deal with NBC as a judge on the hit series America’s Got Talent, which he will also remain an executive producer on.

Cowell is the creator of the global Got Talent franchise. He became a judge on America’s Got Talent for season 11 in 2016, joining Howie Mandel, Mel B and Heidi Klum. Cowell will also serve as a judge and executive producer on America’s Got Talent: The Champions, which will launch this winter and air on Mondays between seasons of The Voice.

“Simon Cowell is an extraordinary showman whose success stories over the years on multiple continents speak for themselves,” said Paul Telegdy, president of the alternative and reality group at NBC Entertainment. “We are thrilled that he will continue as a judge on America’s Got Talent and that his stewardship of the franchise will go forward for many years to come.”

“Few people have impacted the world of entertainment as significantly as Simon Cowell,” said Trish Kinane, FremantleMedia North America’s president of entertainment programming. “He knows what it takes to find and nurture talent, and he knows how to entertain an audience, creating enduring and much-loved formats. We look forward to continuing our creative partnership.”

“I want to thank NBC for their continued passion and belief for America’s Got Talent over the past few years,” Cowell said. “Without NBC, we wouldn’t be making Got Talent and I’m very proud to work with them. Together, with a fantastic production team, we have been able to attract the best talent in the world. I’m very excited for the next few years.”