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AGT Season 20 Premiere Brings Back Mel B and Unveils More Behind-the-Scenes Access

Producers expanded the show’s focus on backstage interactions to deepen audience engagement in the milestone season.

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Terry Crews attends the "America's Got Talent" Season 20 Red Carpet at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on March 26, 2025 in Pasadena, California.
Terry Crews and the judges for America's Got Talent Season 20
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Overview

  • Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara and Mel B form the Season 20 judging panel, with Mel B replacing Heidi Klum.
  • Terry Crews returns as host for his seventh consecutive season at the helm of the competition.
  • The format now features roughly 40% more backstage footage, including judges’ deliberations and contestant moments offstage.
  • Episodes air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and become available on Peacock the following day, with additional streaming on services like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream.
  • Contestants vie for the series’ signature $1 million prize and a headlining residency on the Las Vegas Strip