‘AGT’ Shakeup: Terry Crews to Host, Julianne Hough, Gabrielle Union Set as New Judges

Mel B and Heidi Klum will depart NBC’s competition series

“America’s Got Talent” is going through a shakeup for its 14th season, with Terry Crews taking over as host from Tyra Banks.

In addition, Gabrielle Union and Julianne Hough will join the judges’ table, alongside the returning Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel. Mel B and Heidi Klum will not return.

NBC is keeping Crews busy. Along with hosting the “Champions” edition of “AGT,” Crews stars on the sixth season of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Banks had hosted “AGT” for the last two seasons after longtime host Nick Cannon left.

“One of the many secrets to the success and longevity of ‘America’s Got Talent’ is its fearless drive to reinvent itself,” said Meredith Ahr, president, Alternative and Reality Group, NBC Entertainment.

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