Heidi Klum<\/strong><\/a> has spent years as a beloved judge on America\u2019s Got Talent<\/em><\/a> \u2013 but in season 20, there was a casting shakeup! Life & Style<\/em> rounds up what we know so far about Heidi\u2019s departure from the judges\u2019 table.<\/p>\n While fans may be disappointed that they will no longer see the bubbly judge on AGT<\/em>, she appears to have left for an exciting reason! She announced her return as host for the upcoming season of Project Runway<\/em><\/a>, which is set to premiere on July 31, 2025. Meanwhile, season 20 of AGT<\/em> is expected to air its final live show in mid-August 2025.<\/p>\n Heidi previously hosted 16 seasons of the popular fashion competition, which highlights amateur stylists as they compete for a cash prize and a mentorship from a major brand.<\/p>\n Heidi Klum<\/p>\n <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Despite leaving the show in 2018, Heidi revealed that coming back as host has felt like \u201ccoming home.\u201d<\/p>\n \u200b\u200b\u201cI can do it with my eyes closed, even though I\u2019m judging clothes, so I have to have my eyes open, but I can do it with my eyes closed,\u201d she joked to People<\/em><\/a> in May 2025. \u201cI just love fashion so much, and I love how interested they are and how they\u2019re champing at the bit to get a spot in the fashion industry. So, it\u2019s so fun to give them a platform to show what they can do.\u201d<\/p>\n Spice Girls alum Mel B<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 who previously left the show in 2019 \u2013 made her own grand return to the judge\u2019s table in season 20.<\/p>\n Heidi Klum, Melanie Brown aka Mel B, Howie Mandel<\/p>\n <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \u201cI\u2019m beyond thrilled to be back<\/a> at AGT<\/em>,\u201d she shared in a March 2025 interview with People<\/em><\/a>. \u201cNot only is it the 20th anniversary of the show, but it\u2019s also a real homecoming for me, and I couldn\u2019t be happier or more excited to be back.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSo fasten your seatbelts, everyone, because I\u2019m here, and I\u2019m going to stir things up and be my usual loud, proud, Scary Spice self,\u201d she added at the time. \u201cThis season is going to be unmissable!\u201d<\/p>\n Aside from Mel B, comedian Howie Mandel<\/strong>, Modern Family<\/em> actress Sof\u00eda Vergara<\/strong><\/a> and AGT<\/em> executive producer Simon Cowell<\/strong> will serve as the other three judges.<\/p>\n Simon, who also helped create the show, said it was \u201cabsolutely brilliant\u201d that the show was coming back for its 20th season.<\/p>\n \u201cOver the years, we have seen some amazing acts and met some truly incredible people. It\u2019s true that two or three minutes can change your life,\u201d Simon said earlier this year. \u201cNow, as always, I am really excited to meet the contestants this year.\u201d<\/p>\nWhy Isn\u2019t Heidi Klum a Judge on \u2018AGT\u2019 Season 20?<\/h2>\n
Who Is Taking Heidi Klum\u2019s Place on \u2018AGT\u2019 Season 20?<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>Who Are the Other Judges on \u2018AGT\u2019 Season 20?<\/h2>\n
Sof\u00eda Vergara Was \u2018Nervous\u2019 About Heidi Klum Leaving \u2018AGT\u2019<\/h2>\n