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“America’s Got Talent” has found their new host. Emmy Award winner Tyra Banks has joined the popular NBC show as host for the upcoming 12th season. Banks brings with her an impressive television resume. She created and executive produced “America’s Next Top Model” for 23 cycles, headlined her own talk show, is consistently ranked by Time magazine as one of the world’s most influential people and serves as CEO of her own multimillion-dollar beauty company.
“Since I was a little girl, I’ve been obsessed with grandiose acts and performers who make the seemingly impossible possible,” Banks said in a statement. “I love how ‘AGT’ brings that feeling into everyone’s home, capturing the best of people who come out and give it their all to make those big, fierce and outrageous dreams come true. I look forward to connecting with the dreamers, having fun and giving hugs and words of encouragement when needed. And maybe I’ll get one or two performers to smize for the audience!”
“Welcome to the ‘America’s Got Talent’ family, Tyra! This is really exciting,” said Simon Cowell, executive producer, judge and creator of the “Got Talent” format.
Banks replaces host Nick Cannon, who abruptly quit the show reportedly over creative differencesNBC. Banks recently appeared on “The New Celebrity Apprentice with Arnold Schwarzenegger” developing her relationship with NBC/Universal.
Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandell and Mel B. are the panel of judges. Look for “America’s Got Talent” to return this summer on NBC.
