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Kenan Thompson to Replace Simon Cowell on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Comedian Kenan Thompson will step in as a guest judge for the Quarterfinals Round 3 of America's Got Talent, filling in for Simon Cowell who is recovering from back surgery. This change comes just before the show's crucial round and has caused some temporary confusion among viewers.
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2026-08-28 21:43 UTC
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In a full-circle moment, Kenan Thompson is returning to NBC’s America’s Got Talent as guest judge for the Quarterfinals Round 3 episode on Sept. 1. He will be filling in for judge Simon Cowell, also AGT‘s creator/executive producer, who has been sidelined by back surgery. Cowell wa
2026-08-28 21:48 UTC