Sofia Vergara is the new judge on ‘America’s Got Talent’, Heidi Klum returns for another stint on the show after controversy

By IANS

on February 28, 2020

Actress Sofia Vergara has taken up the role of a judge for the upcoming 15th season of "America's Got Talent". Model Heidi Klum is set to return to the show. They will join the current judging panel that consists of Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel, with Terry Crews serving as the show's host, reports variety.com.

This comes amid an ongoing investigation into the events leading up to the exit of judges Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough last season, over what numerous sources described as a toxic culture on the show.

Get ready for Season 15 of #AGT with new judge @SofiaVergara joining @SimonCowell, @howiemandel, @heidiklum and host @terrycrews! pic.twitter.com/0fwP5CRBx4

— America's Got Talent (@AGT) February 27, 2020

Meanwhile, Vergara is preparing to sign off of the Emmy-winning comedy series Modern Family, which is currently airing its eleventh and final season. She will now be the first Latin America judge in the history of America's Got Talent. "I'm so happy to join my new family on 'AGT'," Vergara said. "This is a new and exciting next chapter for me and I'm extremely proud to be the first Latin judge on the show. I can't wait to watch all the talent and have fun with all you guys!"

Klum was a judge on AGT from 2013-2018 before leaving the show. She then went on to judge America's Got Talent: Champions beginning last year. "I'm so excited to be back at AGT with Simon, Howie and Terry," Klum said. "The fact that Sofia Vergara is joining us is the icing on an already delicious cake," she added.