Mel B is returning to the "AGT" judges panel for the reality competition's 20th season, replacing longtime judge Heidi Klum.

Curious about why Heidi Klum is leaving America’s Got Talent, aka AGT, before Season 20? The longtime judge has been a fan favorite, bringing her signature charm and expertise to the show for over a decade.

Heidi Klum is departing the show, with former judge Mel B returning to take Klum’s place alongside fellow judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara and host Terry Crews. Mel B previously was a judge on the NBC series from 2013-18 and on spinoff AGT: Fantasy League in 2024.