Cowell Out, Klum In for AGT | Boise News

Simon Cowell’s taking a short break from “America’s Got Talent” to recover from back surgery—but don’t worry, the show’s got backup! Heidi Klum is stepping in as guest judge for the final quarterfinals, bringing her AGT experience back into the spotlight. Kenan Thompson also recently filled in, even awarding a Golden Buzzer to a powerhouse 14-year-old singer. Cowell’s had back issues before—including a 2020 e-bike accident—and this time, he’s healing well and promises to be back soon. With talent pouring onto the stage and judges ready to deliver their signature critiques, the season keeps rolling strong while Simon rests up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c14f408e308c10e3